Audio outputs are used to transmit audio signals analog or digital audio signals into the input of other audio devices. However, using the wrong audio output for your audio connection can affect the quality of sound you get from your system. It can lead to weak signal output, poor audio quality, or completely unusable audio. In extreme cases, using the wrong audio output can even result in damaged hardware … Read more
Two standard outputs on mixing consoles, are Main Out and Control Room Out ports. Since every type of output on mixing consoles differ slightly from each other, what are the differences between these two output types, and how do they function? I will address all this in this article so read till the end. The main difference between a main out and a control room out is that, a … Read more
One of the output ports that can be found in both mixing consoles and amplifiers is the Monitor Out port. With mixing consoles and amplifiers performing entirely different functions, does that mean the functionality of their Monitor Out ports and the type of signal they carry vary as well? I will address these and more in this article so read till the end. Functionally, there is no difference between … Read more
Hooking up your AV receiver can be complicated to do due to the different number of ports it comes with. The fact that all of these ports have a specific function and are intended for a specific use makes this task even harder than it has to be for most people. If you look behind your AV receiver, two of the ports you will notice are the “Pre Out” … Read more
One of the most popular and leading online music streaming platforms is Spotify. A great thing about Spotify is that it has a separate app for artists that provides them with valuable tools, analytics, and insights. This app is known as “Spotify for Artists”. It comes with features that provide artists with valuable information. This information it provides, enables artists to understand their fans better and also market themselves … Read more
A mixing console has multiple outputs designed for specific functions. Two of the outputs on mixing consoles are the Sub Out and Main Out ports. Having relevant knowledge of the specific functions of these two outputs is ideal for getting the best from any mixing console you lay your hands on. Therefore, if you have little to no idea about the roles Sub Outs and Main Out ports play … Read more
Amplifiers, mixers, interfaces, and every audio equipment you can think of has some form of output. Most of this audio equipment even come with multiple outputs that serve different purposes. Unfortunately, most people tend to mix up one audio output for the other whenever they need to hook up or do audio connections. This confusion can be attributed to the fact that; they have limited knowledge of these outputs. … Read more
The age-old debate of whether or not musicians are born or made continues to spark controversy and heated discussions among music lovers and experts alike. While some argue that musical talent is an innate gift that cannot be taught, others believe that Anyone can become a musician with proper training and dedication. Some musicians are born with musical talent in their genes, while most musicians are made through consistent … Read more
An argument of whether an equalizer (or EQ) should be used before, during, or after a recording has been around for ages. Some audio engineers prefer to process an audio signal through an EQ before recording the final output. Others prefer to record the sound and apply EQ after. But what’s the practice? Should you add EQ before or during a recording? Or you should use EQ after recording. … Read more
There are lots of audio cables, and all with their unique features and characteristics. One of the factors that make one cable different from another is the concept of whether an audio cable is balanced or unbalanced. If you are an ardent follower of audio cable manufacture and characteristics, you might have little knowledge about whether RCA cables are balanced or not and what exactly this means. However, if … Read more