When a vocal recording sounds muffled, like the singer/speaker has a box over his/her head, that's usually NOT what we want. So what do we do about muffled vocals? In other words, how do we improve voice clarity? If we can prevent the sound of … [Continue reading] about What To Do About Muffled Vocals – Improve Voice Clarity
Good Equalization and Frequency Basics
Equalization, or EQ for short, is a fundamental concept in audio recording, live sound, or simply listening to audio. For a primer on what it is, see our article What is Equalization, Usually Called EQ? In order to best understand EQ, it is … [Continue reading] about Good Equalization and Frequency Basics
Home Recording Stocking Stuffers
Here are some stocking-stuffer ideas for home recording enthusiasts - small but awesome pieces of audio recording equipment that will definitely put a smile on the face of anyone who works with audio, home studio or not. Check out these ideas for … [Continue reading] about Home Recording Stocking Stuffers
Using Both Types of Guitar Amps In Your Recording – Real and Virtual
For over ten years now, there has been technology out there for playing electric guitar into virtual amps. These amplifier models were available in external hardware boxes at first, like the Line 6 Pod. But now there are hundreds of modeled amps … [Continue reading] about Using Both Types of Guitar Amps In Your Recording – Real and Virtual
What Does Phase Mean In Audio Recording?
Phase is a pretty importance concept in audio recording. It affects how different sounds - like instruments, voices, etc. interact with one another. It also affects how the same wave interacts with other versions of itself, created by delay effects … [Continue reading] about What Does Phase Mean In Audio Recording?