Noise Gates are a very useful to when engineering sound. They can be used in a variety of situations to help control the signal and only allow the desired music or sound to be heard. What is a Noise Gate? A Noise Gate is an expansion device that allows signals through the channel only if [...]

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Equalization can be a great tool when engineering sound and used correctly. But it can also be a very dangerous tool and can quickly destroy a mix. It is important to know when you should use EQ and when you should not because it can save you a lot of hassle down the [...]

There is so much about Engineering sound that starts before you even push the record button. I’m going to go over a check list of things you should do before you start recording to make sure that you get the best sound possible. Not every thing on the list will be in your direct control, [...]

When engineering sound, you need to be aware of what your microphones are capable of doing. You are not just going to slap any mic in front of a vocal singer or on a kick drum. Each microphone has its own frequency response which will change the sound as its being picked up by the [...]