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Do the automation features in DAW software make old‑school console automation redundant? We canvass opinions from big‑name mix engineers.
Mix engineers used to prefer hardware to software because it sounded better. Is that still true? And if not, is there still a reason to use it?
I’m seeing a lot of conflicting advice about using compression while recording. Some swear by it while others say it’s completely unnecessary with 24‑bit recording and modern converters. Where do you stand on this?
Does it matter how you deliver power to your pedalboard?
Every serious studio can make use of a high‑quality pedalboard, but putting one together that’s truly versatile requires a plan...
The waveform of an audio file looks bizarre when I load it in Adobe Audition, with a curious displacement of the audio...
I have a Tram TR50 lavalier mic with a very low output level. I was thinking about getting an inline gain booster for it, but someone told me that this kind of device was not appropriate for lav mics...
Looking to start a new live music night? We tell you what you’ll need and how to use it.
I keep reading about the use of ‘negative feedback’ to reduce distortion in audio gear. How does this work and how effective is it?
I’m finding that the tweeter in one of my monitors is intermittent. Is the tweeter broken or could something else be going on here?
Intel’s latest CPUs promise big performance gains. But can they topple AMD in our audio benchmarks?
Could you please explain why audio gear uses balanced signals and how they work?
With hundreds of products crowding the marketplace, choosing an orchestral library can be a daunting experience. Sound On Sound's Buyer’s Guide aims to help you find a way through the maze.
I’ve got a 19‑inch rack setup which currently houses six units and I’m wondering if it’s time that I considered powering it in a better way?
I need to align some analogue gear to work with digital audio embedded in a video broadcast... what dBFS should my digital PPM read at the end of the chain?
Is your track ready for mastering? How can you find a manager? Does that sound out of tune?
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The right EQ settings can make a mix — and the wrong ones can make a mess. Our in‑depth guide will help you get more from this all‑important tool.
Is it common to combine an omni mic for LF extension with one or more directional mics for higher up?
I’m a long‑running technical electronics repair and design engineer working in music for film...
The world of music technology has undergone radical democratisation over the last three decades. So is there still a reason to choose high‑end over budget gear?