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Q. WHY CHOOSE A CONDENSER MIC?
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Q. Why choose a condenser mic?
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Why do people recommend a condenser microphone over a dynamic? I know its
an idiot question, but Im new to... PRODUCTION

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Q. Why dont D-A converters have a word-clock output? COMMENT / OPINION

I have a very high quality D-A converter that boasts particularly low clock-jitter
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gures, so I thought it would be an ideal candidate to serve as a master clock
yet it doesnt have a word-clock output socket! PLACE / EVENT
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Q. Why should a snare bottom mic be polarity inverted?

Why does everyone, pros and all, say that the snare bottom mic is out of phase,
and that its polarity must be reversed? Isnt it the top mic that should be
reversed?

Read more Published October 2017

Q. Which of these A&H mixers is best for recording phone calls?

Will the audio quality from an Allen & Heath XB-10 paired with a JK Audio Innkeeper telephone hybrid be better
than the Allen & Heath ZED-10, also paired with an Innkeeper?

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Q. How do I ensure my subwoofer and satellite speakers are phase-

aligned?
In a previous article you mentioned the importance of correct phase between
satellites and subwoofer. Can you tell me whats going on when you cannot hear
any di erence between 0 and 180 degrees?

Read more Published October 2017

Q. Can too hot a signal damage a mic?

Im soon going to be doing my rst recording of live drums and it occurred to me
that I dont know the answer to this question...

Read more Published September 2017

Q. How do I set up a multi-channel analyser in Cubase?

Id like to start using the very helpful Schwa Schope multi-analysis plug-in within
Cubase Pro 9.If I would like to assess the frequency spectrum of, for example,
the kick and bass guitar tracks, how should I set up the routing?

Read more Published September 2017

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Q. Why does reverb sound di erent on headphones?

Why is it that reverb is so much more audible on good headphones than good
speakers? Is it to do with the ambient noise or re ections in the room?

Read more Published August 2017

Q. What are the US and European standards for microphone output

impedance?
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Q. Which DB25 cable do I need?

I recently acquired a Focusrite Control 2802 analogue mixer/DAW controller.
There are numerous connections on the back, including three female DB25
interfaces...
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Q. Can joining two mic cables together cause problems?

If a single mic cable isnt long enough but two plugged together will reach,
should I let that worry me or can I go ahead and sleep easier at nights?

Read more Published June 2017

Q. How best can I split a mic signal?

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Q. Is Crosstalk a good thing?

I think I understand what crosstalk is, but I dont know how it sounds. I cant nd
a proper explanation of how mixes sound with and without it. Also, is crosstalk in
plug-ins something to look out for, or is it a myth?
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Q. How does Mid-Sides encoding/decoding actually work?

Irecently bought a Zoom H6 recorder, and am confused how its Mid-Sides
recording works. Could you explain?

Read more Published April 2017

Q. What should I use to clean connectors?

Most of my connectors and cables were bought second-hand, but some are
blemished and I wonder if you could give a little advice as to what would be the
best way to clean the connectors?

Read more Published April 2017

Q. Should I partition my iMacs SSD?

Ive recently bought an iMac and would be grateful for any advice on how to set
up the hard drives for music...

Read more Published April 2017

Q. Is an Aux and a Bus the same thing?

Please help me to understand the terms aux and bus in the context of amixer.
Is there any di erence between them? Do they perform the same function?

Read more Published March 2017

Q. Is a compressors Hold control di erent from its Release?

I thought I had a handle on this, but seem to have a hard time understanding the
di erence between a compressors Hold and its Release. Can you help explain?

Read more Published March 2017

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