How you can master a song in order to avoid normalizing audio on YouTube and Spotify

Feb 17, 2023 Home recording equipment by John S

When it comes to uploading music to YouTube, it’s important to ensure that the audio is of high quality and meets the platform’s standards. One of the common issues that YouTube creators face is normalization, which can lead to a loss of sound quality and overall poor listening experience for viewers. One way to avoid
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Best studio monitoring headphones you can buy right now

Oct 25, 2017 Home recording equipment by John S

You know those times when you get caught in the moment and the moment lasts all night? You are stuck in a long working session in your home studio and you don’t need any interruption. You definitely do not want your neighbors to hear your loud speakers and call the Police at 4 am, right?
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Best studio monitors that you can buy right now

Oct 22, 2017 Home recording equipment by

Studio monitors are speakers or speaker systems that monitor the sound in a recording studio. They can be connected to the output source of mixers, masters, radio, TV, and more. In most cases, the monitors are extremely important in the mixing and mastering process, since the sound engineer tunes the sound of the songs according
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MXL MIC MATE XLR To USB Preamp for Condenser Microphone Review

Oct 27, 2015 Home recording equipment by

If you are looking for a small device that can replace your recording chain then you should definitely check the MXL MIC MATE XLR To USB Preamp, a cheap device that’s specially created for standard and condenser microphones, a device that’s definitely worth the money and your curiosity. The portable USB preamp was designed with
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Zoom R8: A standalone multi track SD recorder for your home recording studio

Apr 1, 2014 Home recording equipment by

Although most musicians are using a computer to make music in their own home studios, there are many reasons why you should choose a classic standalone multitrack recorder for your projects. First, it provides that analog feel that’s hard to duplicate with a computer or a laptop. Second, it offers a portability and ease of
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How to insulate a home recording studio

Feb 13, 2014 Home recording equipment by

When folks start making a plan to build a home studio, they usually miss a component that’s really important for the way you record and you mix songs. I’m talking about the acoustics of the recording and mixing room. The online stores are packed with audio foam panels, but buying two or three such panels
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How to build a rap / hip hop home recording studio with just $350

Jan 10, 2014 Home recording equipment by

These days it’s easier than ever to become a music star. Of course, there is a lot of “politics” involved in the process, but it’s never been easier to propel yourself from someone who is making music in the bedroom to a world wide phenomenon. The music industry knows it, the radio stations know it
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Akai Professional EIE USB Audio Recording Interface Review

Dec 30, 2013 Home recording equipment by

If you’ll ask me to make a quick recommendation of a great audio interface, I will probably have to pick Focusrite or M-Audio products. Although there are many other audio interface manufacturers out there, I really trust the products created by these two. Few months ago I was scooping in a music shop and I
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A list of useful accessories for a home recording studio

Nov 2, 2013 Home recording equipment by

Although in the last months I've recommended a lot of items that can be acquired in order to build a home recording studio, they are merely the core of it. Buying the proper recording equipment is not enough. If you want to create a complete studio, you need to get your hands on various accessories that will make the difference between a portable rookie studio and a real home studio.
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A complete portable studio setup: Rode NT1-A Cardioid Condenser Microphone Recording Package Review

Oct 5, 2013 Home recording equipment by

If you need a portable studio setup or you plan to build your own recording studio on a tight budget of $500 while still keeping audio standards up, you should probably take Rode NT1-A Recording Package into consideration as one of your best options. This package features everything you need for making music independently: one of the best microphones for a home studio, the Rode NT1-A cardioid condenser microphone, the Presonus Audiobox USB, Sennheiser HD 202-II Studio Headphones and an adjustable mic stand.
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