If you record for any length of time, at some point you’ll come across a channel strip. What is it? A channel strip is simply an outboard microphone preamp that has either EQ or compression built in, or both.
These can be AWESOME, because you can begin to shape the sound of your recordings before the [...]
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3 Channel Strip Warnings
Auralex Roominators Project 2 Review [With Audio Examples]
I’ve talked about acoustic treatment a lot here on Home Studio Corner. Why? Because it’s one of the most important components of your home studio (if not the most important).
Everything you do in a studio is centered around audio waves, right? We’re in the business of capturing, manipulating, and reproducing audio waves.
While we audio cowboys are in [...]
HSC Anniversary Giveaway!!!
Home Studio Corner is turning 1 year old on April 22.
In honor of HSC’s birthday, I’m giving away a present to one lucky HSC reader. What is it?
How about FOUR MICROPHONES. And no, these aren’t leftover mics I found in my studio closet. We’re talking a brand new, custom package of four microphones, AND an [...]
Ask Joe #26 – New Gear Purchases and more… [Podcast]
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It’s podcast time, folks.
Got a question for the podcast? Leave a message in the official HSC voicemail. The number is: (615) 852-8472.
Links from the show:
Sennheiser HD650
HSC Newsletter <–For a free copy of 12 Home Studio Necessities
How to Bounce to Disk [VIDEO]
Record to Disk – An Alternative to Bounce to Disk [VIDEO]
Sessions with [...]
What’s Your Next Gear Purchase?
Are you on the market for a new piece of gear? What is it? Why are you looking at it? What are you hoping to gain from it?
If you’ve followed HSC for any given amount of time, you know that I regularly warn against Gear Acquisition Syndrome. However, there’s nothing wrong with getting a new [...]
Headphones: To Mix or Not to Mix
Two days ago I asked you, “Do You Mix With Headphones?”
You posted some really interesting stuff. Here are a few of my favorites:
David S.:
i cater to the most popular form of listening. so far, i’ve found that mixing to headphones and then listening on speakers has worked. i’m not rick rubin, but neither [...]
What’s Your Desert Island Microphone?
Recently I posted the question “What are your favorite plug-ins?”. You guys gave me a lot of great responses. It’s helpful to see what other people are using and why they’re using it.
So today, tell me what’s your favorite microphone and why. This should be your “desert island” mic, the one you would pick if [...]
What Are Your Favorite Plug-ins?
I talked last month about using the stock Pro Tools plug-ins. While the plug-ins that come with your DAW are usually completely adequate, it’s fun to explore other possibilities.
There are hundreds and hundreds of plug-ins out there. Some costing thousands of dollars; others are free. Both have their place in the home studio.
So, what are [...]
