I’ve not found a way of bypassing an external effect (Boss DD-500) by using automation in Cubase 8.5 Pro. I didn’t want the...
I have a Roland Quad Capture [audio interface], which I’m very happy with. I would like to use the digital inputs in addition to the two analogue inputs. How can I achieve this?
I recently worked at an event where the sound engineer blew up the sound card on a computer, apparently because the sound desk...
What’s the benefit of using phantom power instead of a 9V battery to power an active DI box (specifically the Orchid Classic DI)?
I enjoyed Mark Mynett’s recent Making Modern Metal series in SOS, but didn’t understand why he suggested that when EQ’ing...
Whether it’s classic NS-10s, battered old Auratones or something more esoteric, passive speakers require a power amp — here’s how to choose the right one.
I finally have a spare bedroom into which I can put some studio gear. Assuming I’ve treated my room acoustically and sound leakage is not a concern, what size of monitors would it be worthwhile me considering?
My Soundcraft EFX12 mixer is pretty new, but when I try and use a channel with a microphone, and an insert cable running to an effects loop with various Moog pedals, I get almost no level from the mic. Can you help?
I purchased two Grace Design m201 mic preamps but I’m having trouble understanding how the m201 A‑D converter works...
A ribbon mic would be a very welcome addition to my collection, but would its figure-of-eight pattern mean I pick up more of the room tone compared with a cardioid condenser?
How can I find the frequencies that are making my vocal sound harsh?
There must always be a certain amount of masking going on in any mix, but I just don’t know how much there should be. Can you offer any tips?
I don’t use my [Electro-Voice] RE20 mic all that much, but when I do I find it needs the preamps turned up an awful lot to capture usable audio, and consequently there’s often a hum in the recording...
Is there anything wrong with riding the vocal levels in my mix using clip gain settings rather than fader automation?
I have a slight level mismatch that I don’t know how best to resolve. I want to patch the Dangerous Music Compressor through the inserts on two of an Allen & Heath GL2400 mixer’s input channels. The problem is that the send signal from the mixer is a tad weak for hitting the compressor where it works best...
Loads of people recommend putting up an SM57 on the snare drum, but it just sounds dull and lifeless when I try to do that. Any tips?
I have a set of three-year old PreSonus Eris monitors, one of which has just died. I sent it back to PreSonus to be repaired...
Why is it that I hear about so many producers spending hours riding lead vocal levels. Surely that’s what a compressor’s supposed to do?
I’m in need of some disk space for sample libraries, and wondered if there are any obvious drawbacks to using a USB pen drive over a HDD or SSD?
How do you suggest I name my bounce-downs during the mixing process? I’m tripping over lots of different versions at the moment...