In this age of tighter budgets, many home studios and even smaller professional studios are beginning to forego providing studio instruments. After all, studios are expensive to build and maintain and often it’s hard to justify buying a piece of gear that the musician will bring, right? Wrong. Read on and see why the studio instrument isn’t a dead trend.
Read MoreSolid State Logic has been an industry leader in the world of professional recording for decades. Their 500 Series VHD Preamp packs a lot of versatility into a small footprint, making it a great contender for engineers looking for a clean-sounding, utilitarian preamp with a couple of tricks up its sleeve.
Read MoreRAID arrays have been used by everyone from video editors to IT professionals for years, but seem to be consistently neglected by the audio engineering community. While RAID isn't new technology, it offers a lot of benefits to the typical recording studio. Check out this guide on applying RAID to audio recording to see how it can help you.
Read MoreWhile AKG is best known for its renowned and diverse microphone line, the company also manufacturers a surprising variety of headphones. The K240 MkII is one of their more popular and moderately priced offerings geared towards recording studios and critical listening.
Read MoreIt’s not as glamorous as large format consoles and vintage analog gear, but as audio engineers we need to give serious thought to how our data is protected. After all, our careers and the reputations of our studios depend on it. Not sure where to start? Read on to find out how to keep your data safe.
Read MoreThe XLR is one of the most commonly used cables in the pro audio industry, and as a result it's important to understand how they work. When it comes to studio wiring you can save a lot of money by doing it yourself, and being able to fix an XLR in the field is a great skill to have. Check out this handy guide for step-by-step instructions on how to build and repair your own XLR cables.
Read MoreAudio-Technica is one of many well-known microphone manufacturers and their 40 series is an incredibly diverse product line, spanning from entry-level to professional models. The AT4050 sits right in the middle of this line, making it a good choice for home and professional studios alike.
Read MoreAs digital recording technology has become more accessible, the amount of choice among audio interfaces is greater than ever and can be overwhelming for someone just getting started. After all, your interface is the hub of your home studio and has to integrate easily into your workflow, while also filling your technical needs. Read on to figure out what audio interface will suit your needs best.
Read MoreWhen it comes to building microphones that are both well designed and affordable, Rode has the market more or less figured out. Their designs tend to prioritize performance over features and the NT1A exemplifies this, making it a great choice for anyone looking for quality sound on a tight budget.
Read MoreNo matter what style of music you make or what you plan to record, you will almost certainly need some form of microphone. With so many different models and manufacturers, choosing the best microphone for the job can be difficult if you’re new to the world of recording. Check out this handy buying guide to find out what mic will work best for you.
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Travis Stoddart is the owner and head engineer of Alleyway Sound, a studio and event production company located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He has over a decade of experience as an audio engineer. He has worked with both emerging and established artists across Canada and the United States, including The Mahones, Basement Revolver, Harrison Kennedy, LTtheMonk, Heart Attack Kids, and Rocket Launcher Records.
As an engineer, Travis specializes in mixing, mastering, and other post-production work. If you’re interested in remote mixing and/or mastering services from Alleyway Sound please click here to contact him.
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