The Cloudlifter CL-1 by Cloud Microphones is an inline mic preamp. Its function is to provide a clean gain boost to your dynamic or ribbon microphone’s signal before it gets to your audio interface or mixer. Popular dynamic microphones such as the Shure SM7B or the Rode Pod Mic have a very low signal. That means that ...
ASIO4All is a free Windows tool that provides a generic high-performance audio driver for professional audio production in the absence of an audio interface with a dedicated driver. If you are a Windows user and you are not using a dedicated audio interface (such as a Focusrite Scarlett 4i4Focusrite Scarlett ...
A sound card (or audio interface) is a crucial component of music production. This article takes you through 5 of the best options available, to suit all budgets. This unit has enabled the possibility of music processing through the modern computer in every home and studio across the globe. This article presents ...
You need a good microphone to get great audio recording quality on smule, the popular karaoke app. There are two options: Get a good microphone (options below) and use a device such as the IK Multimedia iRig Pre HD to allow you to connect this to your phone. OR you can get a quality mic like the Shure MV51 ...
This article tells you exactly what you need to know to record songs with background music on either iPhone and iPad, Android, PC, or Mac. You can do this without buying any gear, such as by using the built-in microphone on your phone, or if you want to get better audio quality, you can use an external ...
If you're trying to figure out what the best boom arm stand is for your Rode PodMic then I have an easy answer for you, it's the Rode PSA1 swivel mount mic stand. I own both the mic and boom arm, and they work great together. Although most people getting the Rode PodMic are on a bit of a budget in comparison to the ...
If you want to record with good sound quality then you need an audio interface. This article will take you through some of the best portable audio interfaces that you can easily travel around with. Some of the most important considerations to keep in mind when buying an audio interface are the number of inputs, ...
Pop filters are one of the most iconic pieces of studio gear. They can be vital to ensure a good quality vocal recording. For every type of vocal studio recording, whether it’s music or speech, pop filters are a small, but essential piece of equipment that will help you eliminate unwanted noises from your ...
Studio monitors should be at the top of your list when setting up your music studio. You need to be able to hear your music properly in order to make the correct production and mixing decisions. In this article, we’re going to show you 5 of the best budget studio monitors currently available. Of course, this is not a ...
Looking for a great microphone for ASMR videos? This article goes through some of the best options available. ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) has become a very popular trend over the last few years. People of all ages find the ASMR videos stimulating and relaxing. The tingling sensation and ...
With the rise of the cheap equipment and with the power of computers growing steadily, it's easier than ever to record music and podcasts. USB mixers make this even easier. Because there’s such a high demand for both music and podcasting, and since we’re all locked up in our houses anyway with nothing to do, we’re ...
It's now easier than ever to create your own home recording studio. Check out our round-up of some of the best studio packages. Gone are those days where musicians had to spend most of their time in a commercial recording studio. These used to require huge investments in equipment and training. Whether you're an ...