Put yourself in this scenario: it’s raining, and you’re at home, cozy with a cup of warm coffee. You want to listen to some music. In the mood for some lo-fi tracks with fantastic bass and clarity? No problem. Switch on your JBL Boombox 2 … [Continue reading] about JBL Boombox 2 Review
It seems that there is a misunderstanding between the wattage of a speaker and the volume it outputs. Many people believe that if a loudspeaker can handle a higher number of watts, as a consequence, the sound level should be higher, but that is not … [Continue reading] about Speaker Wattage Explained
When shopping for speakers or microphones, you’ll see on the specifications sheet a spec called SPL measured in dB (Decibels); but what is the meaning of SPL in audio specs? SPL stands for Sound Pressure Level, and it’s a measure used to define … [Continue reading] about What is SPL in Audio
A mixing console is the most critical equipment in live sound setups because it controls all the audio sources before they are sent to the loudspeakers. Knowing the ins and outs of a mixing board and how to use them will make the difference between a … [Continue reading] about Mixing Console Basics
When setting up a sound system for a party, wedding, or live performance, it is critical to choose the correct position for the PA speakers to deliver a pleasant experience to the audience. Positioning the loudspeakers in the right way is not … [Continue reading] about How to Position PA Speakers
There are dozens of portable voice recorders out there that capture quality audio. However, they are designed for podcasts, interviews, or dialogue. If you want to record music, you’ll need a digital audio recorder designed to capture the tones and … [Continue reading] about The Best Portable Recorder for Musicians
In today’s digital age, it is very easy to search for your favorite music on Spotify, iTunes, or any other streaming service. Although those services have huge music libraries, there is a chance that you won’t be able to find the song you are looking … [Continue reading] about Converting Cassette Tapes to Digital
Vinyl records have been around since 1940, and it can be argued that records can deliver superior sound quality than modern digital formats. The reason is because vinyl is recorded in an analog lossless format that provides a wider effective dynamic … [Continue reading] about How to Convert Vinyl Records to MP3
Audacity is an excellent free, open-source Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) that is perfect for anyone who wants to record any audio source to a computer. This software is not only used for recording, but it can also be used for editing and enhancing … [Continue reading] about How to Install Audacity on Windows 10
When setting up a PA system for a party or live event, you’ll see lots of wires going everywhere. Thanks to wireless microphones, fewer cables are used nowadays in setups. Still, speakers always need a signal cable to run from the main audio mixer to … [Continue reading] about How to Make Powered PA Speakers Wireless