Microphones
Let's look at microphones in this post. We'll get into the specific kinds used to record, and the differences between them. Choosing the...
Expanders and Noise Gates
This post is going to get into expanders and noise gates. If you understand compression, then expanders will be pretty simple. Basically,...
Equalizers Part 1
This post is going to cover the basics for understanding eq. This is another one of the essential mixing controls, right up there with...
Compression Part 2
In part 2 of compressors, I'm going to go through attack, release, and knee controls. These knobs will allow the compressor to treat the...
Compression Part 1
This post is going to teach you about compressors and limiters. Compression is one of the essential recording and mixing tools. It's...
Reverb
In this post, we're going to look at reverb effects. A reverb unit adds the sound reflections of a room to your audio tracks. The room...
Mixing Part 3
Alright, you've now gone through the first two parts on mixing, and you're tracks are set to a nice level with certain ones panned away...
Mixing Part 2
After going through part one on mixing flow, you have a good start to mixing your song. The drums sound great, the bass blends well with...
Mixing Part 1
Today, I'm going to talk about mixing flow. When you've just finished recording 24 tracks of audio, you may be overwhelmed at the thought...
Miking Guitar Amps
Let's look at how to mic a guitar amp. Miking the amp in different ways can drastically change how the guitar will sound in the mix. ...
