What Does Compression Mean?
Of all of the tools in your musical toolbox, compression seems to have an unshakeable mystique. This might be because it is so versatile, with … Read more
Written by: Eduardo Perez
Audio
What is bass, treble, and mid?
You might have seen the words bass, treble, or mid, while setting on your speaker system, guitar amplifier, television, or mobile phone. You might know … Read more
Written by: Eduardo Perez
What is Garageband?
What is GarageBand? Apple calls GarageBand their exclusive music creation studio. It comes preinstalled on Mac devices and iPads. GarageBand was first introduced by Steve … Read more
Written by: Eduardo Perez
What is a Pop Filter Used For?
You don’t need to be a seasoned recording artist to have seen a pop filter at some point. These mesh screens are usually found just … Read more
Written by: Eduardo Perez
Line in vs. Mic in
Whether you’re recording the next great true-crime podcast, working on a rock opera in the basement, or trying to get your record player hooked up … Read more
Written by: Eduardo Perez
What Is the Difference Between Mono and Stereo?
Mono and stereo are two different types of sound, both with their own advantages. Mono, or monaural sound, is an audio system that uses one … Read more
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What is Phantom Power?
If you don’t know anything about home recording, Phantom Power can be confusing. So what is it? Phantom Power is an industry-standard approach of transmitting … Read more
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The Great Debate: MP3 vs M4A
MP3 and M4A are both audio file formats within the same family for digital audio formats. MP3 was developed by the Fraunhofer Society in Germany … Read more
Written by: Eduardo Perez