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. … Read more
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? … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
3.5mm and 1/4 inch jacks remain one of the most used audio jacks in the world. Both jacks are commonly referred to as “headphone jacks,” and they are similar in many regards. But what is the difference between 1/4″ and 3.5mm connectors? That’s what we’ll talk about in this article. What is a 3.5mm Connector? The 3.5mm connector, popularly known as the “headphone-jack,” is common in consumer electronic gadgets. … Read more
Although there are Digital-to-Analog converters (or DACs) built into audio devices such as integrated amps, DVD/CD players, smartphones, and even computers, they are not as great sounding as dedicated standalone DACs. And if you’re an audio enthusiast or consider yourself an audiophile, you probably know this too. So in this article, we’re going to talk about DACs. And not just any DACs, but DACs with XLR output. As you … Read more
Line Out and Monitor Out are two audio output ports found on audio devices, especially professional audio gear. However, not many people know the difference between the two. If you are one of those people, then this article is for you. That’s because, in this article, we’ll cover the difference between Line Out and Monitor Out, and when to choose one over the other. If this is something you’re … Read more
Picks, picks, picks… you’ve probably seen so many guitarists and quite a few bass players use them in so many instances. Functionally, they are used for the same purposes, But are guitar and bass picks the same? Bass and guitar picks are not the same. Dedicated bass picks are slightly thicker and bigger on average than dedicated guitar picks. However, you can use any pick for guitar or bass, … Read more
Perhaps you’re a worship leader, and you’re looking for some easy to sing worship and Christian songs that a congregation can sing along to. Or maybe you’re looking for some simple worship songs you can learn effortlessly. Whatever your reason, knowing how to sing some Christian and worship songs as a Christian can come in handy during moments of prayer, morning devotions, or even when you’re called upon to … Read more
Do you find audio connections complicated as well? Have you spent time flipping through audio ports trying to figure out where to insert what? Then this article is meant for you. This article is going to explain what sub out and LFE connections are. What is a Sub Out? A sub out (or subwoofer output) is an output port on audio receivers designed purposely to connect to active subwoofers. … Read more