Audio Recording

Review: Focusrite Scarlett Solo Studio

August 2, 2019 by Elaine Sy Leave a Comment

For just £199 you can have the Focusrite ScarlettSolo Studio bundle which consists of you get the Solo interface, a microphone and a set of headphones. This is the entry-level Scarlett interface. It’s ideal for mobile musicians since it’s handy and portable.

Its interface comes with quality preamp, ‘super stable’ low latency drivers, 111dB dynamic range. The software includes Pro Tools First, Ableton Live Lite 10, Softube, XLN Audio, and Focusrite plug-ins. Moreover, on its front panel, you can find the Direct Monitor option for less latency when recording and playing back. Speaking of playback, the interface is extremely quiet and provides a magnificent outcome for both recording and playback.

Meet ReClouder, a portable recorder that syncs to the cloud

July 30, 2019 by Elaine Sy Leave a Comment

There’s a new device that allows you to automatically back up recordings to the cloud via WiFi. It is called ReClouder. You could manage your recordings better by using its companion mobile app for Android and iOS devices. This would be perfect for those who are into portable recording devices and are always on-the-go.

The device has two mic/line combo inputs: one has phantom power and supports both mono and stereo, while the other goes direct to a PA mixer. The recordings are stored on an SD card and simultaneously backed up online when ReClouder is connected to the internet.

SDCs vs LDCs: Which Condenser Mic Is Right For Me?

July 25, 2019 by Elaine Sy Leave a Comment

With the wide variety of microphones in the market, choosing the right one can seem overwhelming. Every mic and every brand is different, so how will you determine which one is best for you? Well, you need to know what you’re trying to achieve during recording to be able to choose the best mic.

The most sought after microphones by artists and engineers are the condensers. They have the ability to capture top-end better than any other type of microphone. There are two main types of condenser microphones: large diaphragm and small diaphragm. Both are useful in the studio, yet have very different sounds.

Waves Releases Abbey Road Studio 3: The Sound Of The Legendary Studio In Your Headphones

July 22, 2019 by Elaine Sy Leave a Comment

Imagine being able to produce, mix and hear music inside the world’s greatest studio control room wherever you are. The plugin recreates three-dimensional sound over any set of headphones. It costs $99 at launch and the regular price is $199.

The plugin takes the acoustic environment of the legendary Abbey Road Studio 3 control room to your headphones. Hence, you’ll always be confident with the production and mixing decisions you are making. It provides full 7.1 and 5.1 surround sound modeled after the studio’s original surround setup. This is best for those who are always on-the-go.

Capturing Great-Sounding Drums Using Only Four Tracks

July 17, 2019 by Elaine Sy Leave a Comment

Less is more when it comes to recording a great-sounding drum kit. There have been a handful of methods used such as using a mic on each drum. I believe that a drum kit is an ensemble, therefore, it has a “group sound”.

Location is very important and often neglected. You can set up the kit across a corner or by the wall will be just fine. As for the mic placement, watch the drummer play for a while to observe where he places his hands and sticks while going around the kit. This will help you put the mics where he won’t hit them or have to move around them.