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Mike Metlay (Guest author)
Dr. Mike Metlay is an author, musician, educator, and former Editor of RECORDING Magazine (US). His firm Atomic Words provides writing and editing consultancy in the realms of music, pro audio, technology, and the many places where they intersect. His book SYNTH GEMS 1 is available through bjooks.com.
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What is gain staging? - Beginner's guide
Gain staging is one of those magical terms that pop up everywhere in audio engineering. If something sounds noisy or distorted, the first thing someone will say…
What's the best cable for audio?
Audio cables are everywhere, from the simplest bedroom setups to the most elaborate studio facilities. Sometimes we don’t think about them as much as we should…
What is a tube microphone?
Microphone manufacturers make a big deal about tube mics – You hear language like ‘vintage character’, ‘authentic tone’, and especially ‘tube warmth’. Does any…
Acoustic treatment for recording and mixing
Acoustic treatment is one of those topics in audio that just isn't very sexy. You want to use your precious studio budget for fun stuff like a new keyboard or a…