Tag DIY recording

Abandoned Studios: An Interview with Michael Micha

Michael Micha owns Abandoned Studios in Johnson City, New York

Not everyone realizes this, but we’re currently living through a stunning revolution in audio production. And it’s something at the forefront of my mind as I sit down to prep for a lengthy and informative interview with Michael Micha, whose…

What is a Stage Snake? Here is Why They’re Useful

What is a stage snake? Are they useful in a home recording studio? We're going to discuss that and more!

While learning about DIY home recording, you’re going to encounter the phrase stage snake (or stage box, or audio snake … they all mean the same thing). And hearing about them will likely stir up a fairly obvious question. What…

Audio Interface vs Mixer: Which One Do You Need?

Audio interface vs mixer: which device do you need in your home recording studio? Or should you get both?

The audio interface vs mixer discussion is an important one when building a home recording studio or otherwise getting involved with DIY recording. These are big investments when shopping for recording gear, and both devices seem complicated. But what are…

Recording Studio Microphones: a Beginner’s Guide

Recording studio microphones come in all manner of shapes and sizes and serve different purposes around your studio

Recording studio microphones will make up a big chunk of most home studio budgets. They’re essential for capturing sound and have a very direct influence over the quality of that sound. And not just because of the quality of the…

How to Record a Full Band on the Cheap

Learning how to record a full band can be a challenge, but this guide aims to walk you through the process from start to finish

At some point in any forward-moving band’s career, you’re going to wonder how to record a full band. And you won’t get too deep into that question before realizing one particularly ugly truth. Recording a full band is flippin’ expensive.…