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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.

Review: Focusrite Scarlett 3rd Gen

July 26, 2019 by Elaine Sy Leave a Comment

Most companies would take a year or so to release a new product. However, Focusrite has core ranges which they update, so you get half a dozen models and a couple of bundled packages all released at once. Now, let’s talk about their Scarlett range which they claim to be the best-selling range of interfaces.

The Scarlett range is the main USB entry point to Focusrite interfacing. They have models for everyone whether you are a beginner or a professional. In the third generation of Scarletts, the much-needed upgrades among the set were scattered accordingly. They boosted the tech specs, added inputs and improved the whole user experience.

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.

What Is a Digital-to-Analog Converter and How Does It Work?

July 23, 2019 by Elaine Sy Leave a Comment

One of the crucial things that are usually taken for granted in digital audio systems is the conversion of analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog. It’s probably because you are not giving that much thought when playing a digital synthesizer, the digital-to-analog converter that lets you feed audio into an amp.

Compare the sound that comes out of a laptop’s minijack to the sound of a quality outboard converter fed by one of the laptop’s digital ports, such as a USB port, and you’ll hear a major difference. Hence, a converter is indeed important.

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.