[Feature Article] Improve Your Microphone IQ - Understanding the Differences Between Mic Types Will Improve Your Mix
If you're not sure of the difference between condenser mics, ribbon mics, and dynamic mics, or what a polar pattern is, here’s a quick overview that will get you up and running when it comes to micro…
[Feature Article] All About Audio Benchmarks - What do audio measurements mean?
At AudioFanzine we invested in equipment that allows us to measure audio performance of products we review. However, it is not always easy to understand the flood of numerical values that can reveal …
[Feature Article] MIDI for Dummies - Difference and Relations between MIDI and Audio
It's not easy for beginners to understand the differences between audio and MIDI since both seem to be useful to make music. But understanding this crucial difference is precisely what distinguishes …
[Feature Article] You Can't Make Magic Without the Basi… - Top 10 Things That Can Never Be Taught Often Enough In Audio
10. Musicians feel most comfortable and play best when they hear what they need to hear on the stage. Of course, the experienced monitor guys and recording guys already know this. But it’s something…
[Feature Article] Tips for Mixing Toward Loudness - Mixing Toward Loudness
Some people want their music really loud, and there’s nothing wrong with that. If loudness is part of their aesthetic and the audience likes it, then I say let’s go for it. In order to deliver the mo…
[Feature Article] The 10 Most Common Questions About Ma… - 10 Questions About Mastering Your Recordings
Mastering is a crucial process, but it's not always all that well understood by the average musician…so let's deal with some of the basic issues.
[Feature Article] DI Boxes Comparative Review - Seven DIs on the Spot
In the studio and on stage, DI boxes are indispensable to match impedances, make re-amping or avoid noises. However, it's not easy to choose a DI box from the multiple options available. So, when Fre…
[Feature Article] When it’s time to mix a recording, yo… - Mixing - The 12 Step Program
Mixing is not only an art, it’s the crucial step that turns a collection of tracks into a finished piece of music. A good mix can bring out the best in your music—it spotlights a composition’s most i…
[Feature Article] Whether for Recording or Live Perform… - Making Equalization Work For You
Equalization is one of the most important and powerful tools in the recording enthusiast’s arsenal, yet too many people adjust equalization with their eyes – not their ears. For example, one time aft…
[Feature Article] How to Choose a Computer for Music Ma… - Mac vs. PC
More controversial than the Stones vs Beatles, more uncompromising than a Bush vs Obama debate, and hotter than the cold war, the Mac vs PC question ignites passions, endless debates and might even b…