By Ira Cary Blanco Capturing sound in today’s digital studio requires three components. The first is a microphone to change sound into an electrical audio signal. Second, an Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) to change this electrical audio signal into Read more…
By Mike Metlay The Internet has changed how we handle information in many ways, but perhaps the most exciting is how anyone can communicate their ideas with the world using only a few simple tools and a data connection. One Read more…
by Mike Metlay With the change in home recording habits in recent years, USB products for getting audio in and out of your computer – like USB microphones (with and without built-in headphone outputs), and audio interfaces – are everywhere. Read more…
By Matt Vanacoro With an infusion of both federal and state funding for education, it has become approachable for teachers, administrators, and nonprofits everywhere to equip their spaces for technology driven instruction. When applying for these types of COVID-related grants Read more…
by Mike Metlay When you look at the specs for an audio interface or USB microphone, you will often see the term direct monitoring. It’s reasonable to assume that direct monitoring is a good thing, but what does it do Read more…
It’s that time of the year again. The holidays are over and we are back in Las Vegas for CES 2022. We are very pleased to share four new products that Samson is showcasing at the Consumer Electronics Show. If Read more…
By Matt Vanacoro The process of recording drums has significantly evolved over the years. One of the amazing things about the development of new techniques is that they live comfortably alongside the classics. Yes, there are complex routing, compressing, busing, Read more…
By Matt Vanacoro Teachers today are using technology more than ever. From online streaming to dynamic classroom lessons, tech can both assist the teacher and open new pathways to learning for students. Let’s take a look at my top 3 Read more…
By Bradley Bambarger As podcasting has become all the rage over the past decade, the field has evolved exponentially. This is true in terms of the countless number of podcasts now available and the vast range of subjects they Read more…
By Matt Vanacoro Getting the perfect sounding acoustic guitar ‘sound’ can often be as elusive as my 9-year-old when it’s time to go to the dentist. The ‘holy grail’ tone that you hear on your favorite recordings may seem intimidating Read more…
