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Windscreens vs Pop Filters

When using microphones, you'll probably find you need either windscreens or pop screens at some point. What's the difference and which do you for what purposes? About.com's Joe Shambro explains the difference.

How To Eliminate Monitor Feedback

Feedback is one of the most annoying -- and potentially dangerous -- issues when mixing live sound. In this article, you'll learn, step by step, how to eliminate feedback in a monitoring system. Knowing how to "ring out" your monitors with EQ is the first step to a happy stage.

How To Select an Audio Recording Interface

Building a home studio is really easy, and relatively inexpensive -- and you'll be able to record better quality for a lower price than ever before. In this article, you'll learn the basics of selecting the heart of your recording studio -- the recording interface.

How To Wire an XLR Cable

XLR cables are an absolutely necessary piece to any recording studio or live sound system. They're also expensive -- and making your own can be way cheaper. In this article, you'll be guided through the steps of building your own XLR microphone cables for a fraction of the cost of buying one new.

How To Record (or mix) the Perfect Kick Drum

The kick drum -- or bass drum -- is the heartbeat of the rhythm section. It's not easy to record properly, but when you get it right, it's magic. About.com's Joe Shambro guides you through achieving the perfect kick drum sound in the studio.

Transfer Vinyl To CD

A tutorial on converting vinyl records to CD format in your home studio!