Recording Music

How to Align Overhead Mics for Drum Recording

By Stewart Cararas

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The overhead microphones are often considered the basis for the sound of the drum kit as a whole. I tend to agree. The placement of the mics are very important to the execution of the desired sound. I will offer insight into obtaining an ... more »

How to Apply 2 Buss Compression to a Mix

By Stewart Cararas

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I am a major proponent of 2-buss compression. I tend to apply it at varying degrees depending upon the dynamics of the song. I enjoy shaping the overall sound of the mix as a whole. 2-buss compression provides greater flexibility when using this ... more »

How to Apply for an ISRC Code

By Stewart Cararas

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The ISRC (International Standard Recording Code) is the international identification system for sound recordings and music-video recordings. Each ISRC is a unique and permanent identifier for a specific recording which can be permanently encoded ... more »

How to Authorize an iLok

By Stewart Cararas

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In 2002, iLok developed a seemingly fail-safe method for minimizing the piracy that had proliferated the software business. An ilok is basically nothing more than a "dongle" which connects to a computer via USB. It conveniently contains all of ... more »

How to Backup Music Recording Sessions

By Stewart Cararas

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I have always been a proponent of having everything I commit to a "hard drive" being backed up in another location. Loosing valuable data is a real tragedy. I've known artists who have lost their entire album to the fate of a failed hard drive. ... more »

How to be Non-Commercial Like the Dixie Chicks

By Staff Expert

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The country singing stars the Dixie Chicks have made a habit of forging their own trails. Instead of putting out album after album of music that all starts to sound like the other songs on the radio, they made the decision to be non-commercial. ... more »

How to Book a Recording Session

By Stewart Cararas

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As simple as it seems, booking time in a recording studio can often require a bit more preparation than expected. Recording studios come in many different flavors. They all meet very different demands. Though there are still a few larger ... more »

How to Build a Home Studio With Microphones

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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You can do most production work from home these days, especially if you're a musician looking to make your audition demo or your own CDs for distribution. Forget about paying for expensive studio time or having to rely on a big music label to ... more »

How to Build a Taping Rig

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Modern digitally recorded live music can sound as real as analogue, except without the hisses and extraneous sounds. Build a taping rig of your own and you can make professional quality recordings of live music... more »

How to build the RIGHT DJ system

By DJMech

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I have been a DJ for approaching 3 decades and I have practiced almost every style and sound of DJing. I was a systems specialist for almost 20 years, so I have helped thousands of DJs pick the right gear for them. What works best for you, does ... more »

How to Burn a CD Rom in iTunes

By svicinanza

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There are several steps to making an audio CD in iTunes. These simples steps will help you navigate the often confusing audio software... more »

How to Buy a Preamp

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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A preamp amplifies an audio signal before it reaches a microphone, instrument or recording equipment. A preamp takes a signal from a guitar, turntable or other musical equipment and drives a voltage gain, but the power amp (such as a guitar ... more »

How to Buy AES/EBU Cables

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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AES/EBU is a professional standard digital audio cable developed by the Audio Engineering Society and the European Broadcast Union, thus the name AES/EBU. The AES/EBU cable is considered the professional counterpart to consumer S/PDIF and ... more »

How to Buy DJ Equipment in the UK

By Edward Mellett

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As the technology behind DJ equipment continues to develop rapidly, to stay ahead of the competition DJ’s need fast access to new products at reasonable prices. Although the cheapest deals are likely to be available in other less expensive ... more »

How to Buy RCA Adapters

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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RCA connectors are common in consumer audio and video electronics. You probably don't have to look very far in your home to find an RCA connector on a DVD player or stereo. Some electronics don't use RCA, though, so you may need to buy an RCA ... more »

How to Buy Speakers for a Professional Recording Studio

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Buying speakers for a professional recording studio can be a big decision. You might want to buy regular speakers or bass speakers if you want to pump out dance or house music. You should gather all the information you need before making this ... more »

How to Buy TT Plugs

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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TT plugs are not very common in the consumer audio world, but you will probably find several in any professional studio. TT plugs, also called bantam plugs, are smaller than 1/4-inch connectors, thus making them a popular choice for areas that do ... more »

How to Buy XLR Audio Adapters

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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XLR connectors are one of the most common audio connectors you will deal with. XLR connectors are found on microphones, speakers, compressors, equalizers and more. Because the XLR connector is so common, there will be many occasions when you need ... more »

How to Calculate Beats per Minute in a Song

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Whether you are in a marching band, dig hip hop, or are the hottest DJ at the club in your town, you need to know how many beats per minute or BPMs are in a song. Here's how to calculate BPMs... more »

How to Calibrate an Analog Device in ProTools

By Stewart Cararas

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Many mix engineers choose to incorporate analog devices into their ProTools setups. The effect is often preferred over the keepin the mix all in-the-box. This allows for a more hybrid approach to mixing and thus furthers the evolution of the ... more »

How to Check a Music Mix Using the MySpace Player

By Stewart Cararas

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For many years recording engineers and enthusiasts have elected to reference their mixes on a vast and often bizarre array of playback systems. When a mix engineer completes a mix in their studio environment it may cause the artist confusion ... more »

How to Choose a Pair of Headphones

By Stewart Cararas

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Headphones come in a variety of styles to accommodate various applications. I will offer information so that you can decide which headphones suit you best... more »

How to Choose a Recording Studio

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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As an artist, your choice of recording studio to capture your art is a vital decision. There is a fine balance when choosing a recording studio between quality and cost. Use the tips in this guide to find a quality recording studio that will help ... more »

How to Choose a Recording Studio Computer

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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The modern recording studio is built around the digital audio workstation, or DAW. Your DAW is the computer and software that you use to record. The computer you choose to use in your recording studio is probably your most important purchase, as ... more »

How to choose a space for a home recording studio

By Marty Alan McGill

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Having set up more than one home recording studios through the years, I learned a lot of do's and dont's along the way. I learned mostly from trial and error, for when I started my first venture into recording, there wasn't a lot of help to be ... more »

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