Why Do Audiophiles Hate Bose? (5 Things You Should Know!)

Bose is one of the biggest names in the audio industry. Their products are used by many across the globe. You may be looking at even purchasing a product from Bose but might be having doubts due to the dislike of audiophiles for the brand.  So why do audiophiles hate Bose? After spending enough time going through various forums and speaking to some audiophiles, this is what I have … more

Can You Record Drums with a Condenser Mic? (+ Helpful Tips!)

Condenser mics are one of the most popular mics in the audio industry. They are known for their ability to capture great vocals. Thus, condenser mics are typically used by vocalists and choristers during studio or live sessions. However, can a condenser mic be used to record drums as well?. You can record drums with a condenser mic. Condenser mics are very sensitive and can capture all the subtle … more

Can You Use Bass Amp as a Speaker? All You Need to Know!

If you own a bass amp, then you may have wondered if you can use it as a speaker. You may probably have faced a situation where you needed a PA system urgently but had none available, and all you had was your bass amp. In such a situation, what could you have done differently? Can your bass amp serve as a speaker? Can music be played through bass … more

Integrated Amp vs Separates: Which Is Better? (Explained!)

Integrated amps have been around for many decades. However, many still prefer separate preamp and power amp combinations to integrated amps. And the argument of which is better between integrated amps and preamp/power amp separates has been going on for many years now. But what are the facts? And which is the better option? In general, audio setups made up of separate preamp and power amp usually sound better … more

DI Box & Phantom Power: All You Need to Know (+ Useful Tips)

If you have been around microphones and used them for live programs and other applications, then you may have heard of the term “phantom power.” This is because condenser microphones require phantom power before they can work. What about DI boxes? DI boxes are popular among recording and gigging instrumentalists, particularly bass players. Do DI boxes require phantom power before they can work as well?  What is the relationship … more

Can You Reamp with a DI Box? (With Important Tips!)

Maybe you’ve always wondered if you can use a DI box to reamp your microphone, bass, or guitar. Or perhaps you want to save some cash by using a DI Box for reamping instead of purchasing a reamp box. Whatever your reason, one common topic that musicians and audio engineers seem to talk about quite often is reamping and whether you can do that with a DI box. So … more

RCA vs Banana Plug: What’s the Difference & Which is Better?

RCA and banana plugs are two of the widely used audio cables out there. But what’s the difference between the two, and when do you choose one over the other? After some hours of research, I’ve put together everything I learned about the differences and similarities between RCA and banana plugs in this article. If this is something you’re interested in learning about, then let’s jump straight into it. … more

Line Out vs Direct Out: What’s the Difference? (Solved!)

Audio devices like amplifiers, mixer boards, etc., come with several outputs. A line out and a direct out are just two of these numerous output ports. Between these two output ports, line-outs are the most popular.  If you’ve been around instrumentalists and musicians, then you might have heard the term line out being used. What about the lesser-known direct out port? What do you know about this output port? … more

Can You Use a DAC As a Preamp? (Solved & Explained!)

A digital-to-analog converter (DAC) is a great device. They play a valuable role in the audio industry. DACs are widely known to translate digital data from devices such as laptops into analog form.  Aside from this, can DACs perform any other function? Can you use a dedicated DAC as a preamp? This is the question most audio enthusiasts have been asking, and this article will address it, so read … more

5 Audio Interfaces with Compressor Built-in Reviewed

Compression is a very useful tool for some audio engineers when they are recording. Some prefer compressing vocals, drums, or the bass guitar before the audio signal gets to the Digital Audio Workstation (or DAW). Unfortunately, there are not many audio interfaces with built-in compressors. This is not to say they don’t exist. They do exist. But compression is not a standard feature built into many audio interfaces. So … more