By Bradley Bambarger It’s usually better to show rather than just tell, when it comes to demonstrating the value of almost anything. Samson implemented this concept for the launch of its new Q9x microphone. Samson partnered with one of its Read more…
By Mike Metlay Sometimes you’ll see the terms “balanced input” or “balanced output” when reading the specs on a piece of audio gear. What’s the difference, and why does it matter? Put simply, a balanced signal is designed to carry Read more…
Don’t miss this opportunity to enter to win one of our 3 content creator bundles! Just read the contest rules at the bottom of this page and then click the link to our ViralSweep page and submit your details between November 18th Read more…
By Mike Metlay If you work with gear like audio interfaces, home studio mixers, or portable PA systems, you’ve probably seen input jacks marked Hi-Z. You might have heard of these Hi-Z inputs or seen them in spec sheets, and Read more…
Kenneth Reedy, who directs the podcast program, explains how gear donated by Samson enables YAI to create its podcasts in an easy, effective way.By Bradley Bambarger YAI, originally known as the Young Adult Institute, has offered services for children and Read more…
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…
