In days past, there was a stark difference between an amateur and professional recording gear, with pro studios having vast resources and rows of racks and processors. The landscape has changed with...

Audio interfaces are useful, but they are expensive, and many are able to get by without using one. However, the time may come when using an interface is a necessity rather than a luxury. If you...

Before digital systems, audio was recorded using analog mixers and tape, edited and cut together by some smart engineers. With the advent of digital recording systems, artists and engineers needed to...

Recording a guitar can be challenging. Recording a guitar well requires the right hardware before it requires the right software, so having the right gear is critical for the process. This leads...

If you want audio recording or streaming that has better quality than your computer's built-in mic can produce, then you will need a dedicated audio connection. What if you have already used all...

If you are new to the music, sound, or lighting industry, you may have come across a type of cable or connector known as an ‘XLR.’ These cables are very common in the music industry and can be...