Selecting a Microphone Because the microphone is the piece of gear closest to the source, it stands to reason that selecting the right tool for the job can make all the difference. There are two basic types of microphones to consider when choosing your weapon. 1) Dynamic Microphone – If you attend a live music performance, or … Read more

What are studio monitors for? The big trouble: Since the common soundbox isn’t “flat”, it may smooth out or favor a frequency.  Thus, you’ll always be deceived by what you hear; The consequence: Mixing an “unfaithful” track can be a problem.  When playing it in another device, the sound could come out bad or accentuating certain frequency … Read more

Studio monitors and regular speakers: the technical differences While both categories share common ground in many cases, you’ll generally find a few disparities across the board. Here’s a selection of the main technical differences: Active/passive – studio monitors tend to be active i.e. they have built-in power amplifiers. Hi-fi and other home speakers are generally passive, … Read more