SOUND ON SOUND
I think an unbalanced stereo source will work fine into a balanced TRS input, but only the left channel will be heard. Am I correct?
What is the best tape to use for sticking to mixers and writing down what each channel is being used for?
What should I do if my home studio's window is located at a mirror point?
I have a pair of Focal SM9 monitor speakers and am wanting to add a subwoofer. I’m torn between the Focal Sub‑6 and ADAM Sub‑10 Mk2 for playback/DJ’ing vinyl records in my small, treated home studio...
My Rode NT3 mic was producing a nasty medium‑frequency buzz, and I eventually discovered that it was caused by a cheap battery. Taking the battery out and switching on my audio interface’s phantom power solved the problem...
I want to record my drums at home but am having particular issues with noise annoying a downstairs neighbour!
I read your feature on gain staging a few years ago, but I’ve been following some blogs that say it isn’t at all necessary if you’re just working in software. Who’s right?
Why do so many monitor manufacturers persevere with reflex-loaded active monitors?
I recently watched a YouTube video in which it was recommended that you match the input and output level of every plug-in in a mix session...
In the review of LUFS Meter in June 2018 [you can read the review here:www...
Do you know where I can find a schematic for the TL Audio 5001 mic preamp?
I have a question regarding the Grace Design m201 mic preamp, and specifically its Mid-Sides matrix rotary switch, which...
Following a recent nearfield monitor review of mine in SOS — a product, it’s true to say, that I didn’t find entirely...
For some live recordings I’m doing later this year I will have to place the mic on the stage front and I need to ensure that vibrations up to the mic are minimised...
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’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 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.