Today I have a special treat for you. If you're looking to build your own basement recording studio, then this is the post for you! Below, my buddy Matt from Boston, MA, covers how he (with the help of a few friends) built his own...
Let me start out by saying, at the time of writing this post, I do not have 1,000 Spotify followers. This is an experiment or “live” challenge to follow my goal of hitting that number. I’m starting from zero and covering everything that I do to reach...
The Line 6 Powercab 112 Plus is a powered speaker that works with amp modelers, enabling you to have a traditional "cabinet" style speaker with you on-stage during performances. With amp modelers, you typically have to run a line out to the Front-of-House (FOH) or mixing board....
The MK4 Digital is a large diaphragm condenser microphone that features a USB connection. This allows you to use the microphone to record on your computer, iPad, or iPhone without needing an audio interface to do so. The microphone runs for $400 new and features primarily...
The Blue Baby Bottle is a large diaphragm condenser microphone that runs for around $400 new and is described as having a warm, vintage tone. Does it live up to this description? How does it really sound? In this review, I cover the Baby Bottle in-depth by...
The MXL 770X is a large diaphragm condenser microphone that runs for about $200 new, which puts it in a similar price range as the popular Rode NT1A and Blue Spark. The 770X is the "big brother" to the MXL 770 that runs for $75 and it...
The Eris E44 Studio Monitors are Presonus' answer to creating the perfect sweet spot when it comes to mixing music or even casual listening. The monitors have two 4.5" speakers (and one 1.25" tweeter) as compared to many other similar monitors that only have one. This...
The Presonus Studio 68 is a 4-input audio interface that costs $300 new. The unit is a bit pricier than some similar interfaces by Behringer or even Presonus' own line of Audiobox interfaces that are now discontinued. With that being said, I wanted to see...
If you're in need of a solid pair of over-the-ear, closed-back studio headphones that isolate well and are reasonably priced, you may be looking at three options: The Presonus HD7 Headphones priced at $50 The CAD MH300 Headphones priced at $50 The CAD MH310 Headphones priced...
With Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and networks built specifically for bands such as Bandcamp and ReverbNation, do bands (or solo musicians) even need a standalone website anymore? Deciding to invest in a website for your band can be a serious decision since web development can be costly and a...
