Category: Audio Gear

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The Mono Switch Option on Audio Interfaces

Do you have an audio interface that has a button labelled MONO? Not sure what the purpose is? Let me explain.

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Testing The iSK RF 5R Vocal Booth

Vocal Booths on stands, do they work? Do they reduce room reflections? Do they alter the audio tonality of the microphone? Well, the answer is in my video. I bypass personal opinion and provide you with more measurable results. Watch…

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PreSonus Studio One Prime – Demo Song Mixdown With Guitars

With the volunteer Greg from BLAKHATZ to play the guitar rhythm parts for the demo song, using Studio One Prime and SWAMP SM-11 USB mixer, I now have a mixdown of the song. Next is to add my harmony vocals…

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Tribute Guitars TRI-7SCE Steel Acoustic Guitar Demo

A quick personal review of my new Tribute Guitars TRI-7SCE Steel Acoustic Guitar.

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Recording A Song Using SWAMP Industries SM-11 USB Mixer Audio Interface

WORKSHOP: Recording A Song, from start to finish, using SWAMP Industries SM-11 USB Mixer Audio Interface and PreSonus Studio One Prime Free DAW. Recently I reviewed the SWAMP Industries SM-11, a 3-channel USB Mixer Audio Interface and today I demonstrate…

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Tracktion T6 Workshop – Using the Insert Plugin For Hardware Processing

Since not long ago Tracktion released its T6 for free, I thought I’d demonstrate one of the interesting stock plugin options that not many are aware of. Adding a hardware audio gear track ‘insert’ plugin, that allows you to insert…

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The Best Budget USB Interface Mixer Under $100?

Here is a great USB Interface Mixer for a budget home studio setup for under AU$100. I unbox, evaluate and review the SWAMP Industries SM-11, a 3-channel, Mic, Guitar & Line Level input USB Interface Mixer.

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Presonus Eris E8 Studio Monitor Acoustic Response Test

Apart from having a good audio source and knowing how to process it, the end of the audio chain is the final outcome, the speakers. Just as important as the first two, is having a well balanced and transparent studio…

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iSK CM-20 Small Diaphragm Condenser Mic Try Out and Review

Detailed try out and review of iSK CM-20 small diaphragm condenser microphone.

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Recording Acoustic Drums With Budget Microphones with MAGIX Music Studio 2017

Recording acoustics drums is one of the most challenging jobs a recording engineer can face while recording a song with a band. A demonstration of how to practice recording acoustic drums using a few budget microphones (Behringer Ultravoice XM8500) and…

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Room Acoustic Equalization/Correction with Behringer Ultra-Curve Pro DEQ2496

Apart from having great sounding studio monitor speakers, to achieve a well balanced mix, it is important to have balanced acoustics in a room as well. Even the best speakers will sound different when placed in a different size and…

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How To Setup A Patchbay PX3000 With FCA1616 – A Complete Guide Part 2

In Part 2, I demonstrate the use of a patchbay with physical units, cables, and leads and an in-depth explanation. Please, watch PART 1 first, for it to make sense of my demonstration.