Tech Tips and Advice for Musicians

Can I Record & Mix Music Just Using Headphones?

Posted on Thursday, 09 August 2018 11:43.

Are studio monitor speakers essential for home or mobile studio owners or can you get away with just using headphones?

Live Sound Engineer David Gaumé on Serving the Bands and the Fans

Posted on Monday, 21 May 2018 16:20.

Nearly two-decades of club and touring FOH work inform his take on the audio gear and go-to strategies that please everybody.

How To Mic Guitar Amps and Cabs in the Studio

How to Mic Guitar Amps and Speaker Cabinets in the Studio

Posted on Thursday, 29 March 2018 04:50.

Here are 8 great tips and techniques for miking up guitar amplifiers in the recording studio.

Pictured at the 2017 AES Show in Los Angeles, here's the Aston Microphones Spirit, a multi-pattern condenser, Rycote Custom Shockmount and HALO Reflection filter.

7 Strategies for Better Vocal Recordings

Posted on Thursday, 29 March 2018 10:09.

From simple to sophisticated, these tips will enhance your recorded voice.

Tech Tip: Wattage, Speaker Efficiency, and Amplifier "Loudness"

Posted on Wednesday, 01 November 2017 12:19.

When it comes to volume, a speaker's rated wattage is only part of the equation

How to DJ Weddings and Formal Events: Gear, Tips and More

Posted on Wednesday, 23 May 2018 14:41.

A comprehensive guide for the aspiring wedding DJ, from the necessary pro audio equipment to how to prepare for DJ'ing your first wedding reception.

Miking Techniques with Blue Microphones and Cameron Webb

How to Mic Vocals, Acoustic Guitars and Pianos

Posted on Thursday, 26 April 2018 10:25.

Producer Cameron Webb reveals secrets to choosing the right microphones and positioning them to professionally record your performance.

How to Mic and Mix Your Acoustic Guitar for Stellar Sound

Posted on Thursday, 29 March 2018 13:51.

Vital tips to make your recorded guitar come alive using the right microphones and techniques

Tech Tip: How to Get the Best Guitar Setup

Posted on Saturday, 06 January 2018 18:01.

You finally bought that guitar you've been eyeing for a long time. You open the case, gently remove it from its plush cradle, and hold it in your arms. A fresh pick in your fingers, you begin an elegant and complex arpeggio that ranges across the fretboard. Suddenly, right in the middle of the run, the strings start buzzing. You check your technique and it's fine. So what's the problem?

Audio Compression Settings for Recording Bass Guitar

Tech Tip: Compression Settings for Recording Bass Guitar

Posted on Wednesday, 27 September 2017 12:00.

Need some help getting your bass to come through your mixes? Meet your new best friend, the compressor.