Wireless Systems 101

11/5/2012 12:00:00 AM
IN A WORLD WHERE REMOTE CONTROLS, PHONES, Internet connections, computer keyboards, mice, and head- phones are wireless, it’s surprising to learn that wireless technology is barely 70 years old. More...

In-Ear Monitor Systems

11/1/2012 12:00:00 AM
IN THE NOT-SO-DISTANT FUTURE, WEDGES AND sidefills could disappear from stages large and small, ending up as museum exhibits alongside Shure Vocal Masters and Altec Voice of the Th eater speakers. As in-ear monitoring (IEM) systems drop in price, more working musicians may opt for the benefits of less stage volume, less feedback, and clearer, cleaner monitor mixes. More...

All About Ribbon Mics

11/1/2012 12:00:00 AM
A RIBBON MICROPHONE IS A TYPE OF DYNAMIC mic in which a thin, corrugated strip of aluminum suspended between two poles of a strong magnet serves as the diaphragm and voice coil. More...

Digital Audio Workstations

8/8/2012 12:00:00 AM
MODERN DIGITAL AUDIO WORKSTATIONS— portable computers that are powerful enough to be self-contained multi-track studios—are so ubiquitous that it’s shocking to discover they’ve only been around since the ’90s. More...

Fly-Date Must Haves

8/1/2012 12:00:00 AM
THE CALL COMES IN AT the last minute—they need you to cover a weekend fl y-date out of town. More...

Phoning It In

6/11/2012 12:00:00 AM
HEADPHONES PLAY AN IMPORTANT role in a musician’s life, whether used for monitoring audio in recording sessions, or simply listening to Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon for the 10,000th time. More...

Get the Most From Your Studio Monitors

5/14/2012 12:00:00 AM
MANY BIG, COMMERCIAL RECORDING studios boast scrupulously tuned control rooms, massively expensive monitoring systems, and extremely comfortable listening environments. More...

Get Loopy

3/21/2012 12:00:00 AM
EVER SINCE PRIMITIVE MAN FIRST stood at the mouth of an echoing canyon, sound loops have fascinated and inspired us to create. More...

Portable Multi-Track Recorders

3/21/2012 12:00:00 AM
HOW’S THIS FOR A familiar scenario: You’re messing around on your bass and you stumble upon something cool, maybe even the Riff That Could Make You Rich. More...

Recording Upright Bass, Part 2: Effects & Frequencies

3/9/2012 12:00:00 AM
LAST MONTH IN THIS COLUMN, WE took a look at the mics and pickups and their role in recording upright bass. More...

Say Wha? Hearing Protection 101

3/9/2012 12:00:00 AM
AS BASS PLAYERS, OUR LIST OF TYPICAL job-related hazards includes heavy lifting, late-night driving in less than ideal conditions, playing with substandard drummers, and dodging audience-flung projectiles. More...

Modulation Effects

2/23/2012 12:00:00 AM
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Preamps Demystified

10/13/2011 12:00:00 AM
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Buying An Upright Bass

9/6/2011 12:00:00 AM
SELECTING AN ELECTRIC BASS IS A FAIRLY CUT-ANDdried deal—listen to recordings, learn what your favorite bassists are playing, read reviews, and pull out your credit card. More...

Compression Basics

6/1/2011 1:00:00 AM

HAVE YOU HEARD THE ONE ABOUT the party at Effects Central?

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