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I double-tracked lead vocals by combining two different vocal takes from the same singer, each recorded on a different mic (a Shure SM7b and an Audio-Technica AT4033a)...

I picked up a couple of (large-diaphragm) AKG C214s, and they sound much more natural. Though that solved my problem, I'm still curious: is there such a thing as a 'soft'-sounding small-diaphragm condenser?

I use a Focusrite ISA Two preamp with a Clarett 4 Thunderbolt interface, but I'm having trouble getting the two meters to match...

We all love vintage mixer EQs and preamps, but it takes a lot of work to rack them up for use in today's studios. Is it worth your time and expense?

Do you advise panning stereo guitar solos close to the centre to enhance definition, or would you ever pan them wider apart?

We cut through the hype to show you what really matters in speaker specifications.

What are your thoughts on recording stereo ambience on location (such as in a forest, supermarket, office, or restaurant) for use in movies, podcasts and so on?

How do I set up my synth collection and computer? I already have everything going through the mixer so I can record audio, but want to have everything working through MIDI...

I recently played a gig where I had a terrible sound and I don't understand why. I have tried to build a bullet-...

I have a very nice domestic CD player with line outs on unbalanced phono connectors, and I want to connect it to the balanced line input of a mixer...

I've been wondering whether my Soundcraft Signature MTK 12 was a defective unit, because it has the aux outputs polarity inverted with respect to the main output section. What is the purpose of such a design choice?

Filmed at SynthFest UK 2019. Everything you always wanted to know about building a Eurorack Modular but were too afraid to...

What's the difference between using bell boosts and using a good old-fashioned high-shelving EQ?

Has anyone at SOS had any success fixing Auralex LENRD bass traps to a soundproof plasterboard wall/ceiling?

SOS's Paul White has been fascinated by guitar synthesizers ever since he first encountered one and has owned or tested most models over the decades. Here's his story...

In the AEA RPQ2 ribbon mic pre review, what exactly did the reviewer mean by "Still has limited ability to remove unwanted subsonic components"?

I've replaced my RADAR II 24-channel multitrack recorder with a RADAR Studio model. Can I reuse the three original D25‑D25 cables on the new machine?

I can't find an all-pass filter plug-in in Logic, or an obvious freeware — can you recommend anything?

Can I get good results on a Dobro that has a Shertler Basik on‑board mic, or will I need a piezo pickup?

I read that 1dB is the minimum difference in volume that can be noticed, but I often end up doing much smaller changes in mixes. Am I fooling myself?