Vocal Recording

Are you wondering if Audacity is part of the DAW family that includes industry giants like Pro Tools, Ableton Live, FL Studio, and Cubase? Or maybe you’re interested in music production but unsure if Audacity is a good starting point. Well, we’re here to answer … Read more

Are you in the market for a new microphone and need help deciding whether to choose a condenser or a dynamic mic? Or perhaps you’re just wondering how these two types of microphones differ from one another and why. In either scenario, we’re here to … Read more

With the hundreds, if not thousands, of condenser microphones on the market, how do you know which mic is best suited for your vocals? And which one guarantees superb sound clarity and quality while being warm and rich? Even if you have a stunning voice, … Read more

Are you looking for the best DAWs on the market to record your vocals? Do you want your songs to be radio-ready as soon as you finish recording and mixing them? Well, there are plenty of DAWs out there to help you do that. However, … Read more

Are you looking for better sound quality for your computer, laptop, or smartphone but don’t know if you should spend your money on a new DAC or audio interface? We all know that both these devices were specially designed to improve audio quality, so what … Read more

There’s nothing more frustrating than getting ready and excited to use your brand-new microphone only to find out that you can barely hear yourself. Sometimes, your microphone would be operating flawlessly until you hear someone shout “WHAT??” from the other side of the screen or … Read more

The Blue Yeti and the Rode NT-USB are two of the most popular USB condenser microphones used in the world of podcasts and live streaming. With that being said, how do you choose which one to buy? Especially if they’re very similar microphones, built for … Read more

Are you looking for a high-quality microphone to record vocals, play video games, or maybe even just for your Zoom calls but worried that you might not have the budget for one? Well, we’re happy to tell you that you do! We have curated a … Read more

We’re here to finally put an end to the rivalry between the Shure SM58 and the Sennheiser E835. Two highly similar dynamic microphones, both known for their use in live vocal recordings. However, since the Sennheiser E835 is the newbie in the world of live … Read more

A friend of mine—who doesn’t play any musical instruments—asked me the other day about how he could record his singing with background music or instrumentals. Well, it is a given fact that he is endowed with a good voice, and he wants to upload singing … Read more

Even if you have already done acoustic treatment in your recording room and have carefully selected the microphones for your vocal recordings, you would still find your raw vocal recordings not fit for public consumption and mass production. Why? Because you still need to engage … Read more

When it comes to microphones, one of the respected names that come to mind is the Blue, and one offering of this brand is the Blue Snowball Microphone. The most affordable and quality entry-level microphones (Snowball iCE and Snowball). However, some users found that Blue … Read more

If you’re looking for an affordable microphone of high quality, you better check out the Audio Technica AT2020. The AT2020 is a quality cardioid condenser mic that has quickly become the go-to mic worldwide for home studios. This mic comes either in XLR or USB connection models; hence, it is pretty … Read more

Whenever there is a karaoke system, enjoyment and fun are not far behind. This is because we love to sing, and we even want other people to hear and appreciate our singing. Setting up your karaoke system at home is no longer that difficult. Moreover, … Read more

Undoubtedly, echos can be a sure-fire way to infuse a unique edge to your music. However, before you can enjoy the artistic benefits echos offer, you need to know how to add them to your recorded tracks. On this note, we can help.  This article … Read more

The audio interface vs. sound card controversy is one of the most common debates that come up among beginner music production enthusiasts. Indeed, we frequently get questions like ‘what are the differences between an audio interface and a sound card?’ and ‘Does a sound card … Read more

You may be asking yourself why your voice is always out of tune when you sing, and you hate it because you are dreaming of becoming a band vocalist or a professional singer. Besides, you envy those who can sing on key, and given a … Read more

Two of the most popular condenser microphones of Audio Technica are the AT2035 and the AT2040. These two microphones are professional-grade microphones that are great choices if you are looking for a condenser microphone that you can use for recording and broadcasting. Both share some … Read more

If the time ever comes when you need to mic a room, you’ll undoubtedly want to know which room mics are the best. You see, while there are several mics available for capturing live recording in a room, not all of them may give you … Read more

So, you want to become a beatboxer, but you are a bit confused as to which mic would best showcase your beatboxing skills. Well, there are myriads of microphones that you can use for beatboxing. But if you have the most recommended mics at hand, … Read more

Whether you enjoy recording as a hobby or you’re setting out as a professional, you’ll find that a microphone is a crucial piece of equipment. Of course, you’ll also quickly discover that there are numerous types of mics from which you can choose. However, the … Read more

While buffer size is not the rocket science of audio recording, it can be a technical concept to understand. Most people say that it’s because it is mostly abstract. But, not to worry, with proper insight, you’ll see the applications of buffer size when recording … Read more

Even as a solo podcaster, you may feel the need to bring other people to speak on your podcast at some point or the other. Of course, this means you will need additional microphones for your guest. There is also the option of a bi-directional … Read more

Several weeks ago, while mixing our album tracks, my bandmate asked me about which is best between mono and stereo for recording vocals. I had no straight answer to him at that time and casually dismissed his question. Yet, upon second thought, I think his … Read more

Microphones vary in prices; the price range of a most affordable mic is around $15, and the most expensive perch at around $20,000. Thus,, we can say that a microphone would cost you around $15 to $20,000. Moreover, many factors dictate the microphone price. These … Read more

A question I get asked a lot by newbie home studio owners is about whether dynamic microphones need phantom power. They are wary that their dynamic microphones might get damaged if their mixing desks do not have a switchable phantom power for each mic channel. … Read more

Blue Yeti microphone comes with various settings, and It has four pickup pattern options. My ignorance surely prompted me to research more on microphone settings, and I am sharing what I have learned in this post. Understanding Blue Yeti Microphone Settings Yeti is one of … Read more

Have you been using the Blue Yeti microphone and experiencing some problems with its use? If your answer is “yes,” you’re not alone, for some users of Blue Yeti have also contended with some resolvable issues when using Blue Yeti. Of course, even if Blue … Read more

Whether you would use it to add that extra oomph to a celebration or you would simply want to while away your time, a karaoke system will always prove to be valuable equipment at hand. Singing through the karaoke system, of course, adds life to … Read more