Volume control

Whether you are in radio, television or music production, it is important to be able to measure and monitor audio levels. For a trained professional, it is second nature, but if you are just starting out, it can be a little tricky. If you are able to master the skill, it will make your professional and personal audio recordings sound... more »

When it comes to music, portability is key. If you have older music equipment that includes cassettes, you don't need to throw it all away and spend a lot of money upgrading. You can play your mp3 player, portable CD player or iPod through your cassette player by using a cassette adapter. They are inexpensive and can be used in home... more »

A car audio system has four major components--the head units, amplifiers, speakers and auxiliary input devices, which are the CD changer or graphic equalizer. The head unit is the main part that makes the audio system work. It is a control panel where the volume and bass controls are and where the radio system resides. In some audio... more »

WAV files are typically uncompressed files and are considered to be one of the purest sound formats, giving listeners a higher sound quality than the popular MP3 and WMV formats. Follow a few steps to learn how to capture, convert and record WAV files. more »

Radios as we know them were developed in the late 19th through the early 20th centuries. Harnessing their power in facilitating communication came down to the realization that radio waves are a form of electromagnetic radiation that can be sent and received and then decoded by the receiver. Today, radios serve an integral purpose to... more »