11 Most Common Reverb Mistakes Introduction So what's a reverb? OK, reverberation is all around us all the time. It’s the pure result of sound waves interacting with each surface; hard, soft, tall, short, and every little thing in between. Each sound we hear is informed by the space it's ...

What is Phantom Power? Introduction Phantom power, sound scary, right? If you're new to home recording, this phrase can be complicated. If that is so, we may help. Phantom power was first utilized in copper wire-based landline telephone systems since the introduction of the rotary-dial phone ...

What is SPL? Introduction Many people see the shortened variation of sound pressure level on their manuals for microphones, headphones, speakers, and whatnot - but do not understand what this specification means. Well, now in the era of abbreviations, it is easy to be confused. Here in ...

Tips for Louder Mixes Introduction Do you ever ask yourself "my song is so good, but why cannot I get it louder?!" Believe us, this is one really common question: How do I make my track louder?  You might think it’s a mastering problem, however, it's mixing. Before a master can ...

What Are Decibels? Introduction To understand everything better when it comes to measuring your audio loudness, it is crucial to know the basics and the units that are measuring it. Every sound and its power of it is measured in Decibels, no matter how quiet or loud is it. So let's actually ...

Tips to Improve Mix Translation Introduction Many engineers work and produce their music to the best of their capabilities. And even if they give 100% to their mix, sometimes when checked on different systems, they might not be satisfied with the outcome of the result. As many listeners ...