Tape Out and Pre Out are two audio ports you’ll find on some audio devices. Pre Out is a more common audio output port but Tape Out isn’t that common. Although, both are audio output ports, they serve different purposes. So, what exactly is the difference between Tape Out and Pre Out? A Tape Out is a line-level output that sends a weak signal that is unaffected by signal … more
Every professional in the audio industry will tell you that adequately sealing speaker and subwoofer cabinets to make them waterproof, is very important. This is because, most speakers are built to have paper diaphragms in their drivers, and other parts that are sensitive to humidity and moisture. Therefore, waterproofing of speaker and subwoofer boxes helps to protect your speakers and subs from any harm that may be caused by … 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” … more
Most modern electrical and lighting cables come with an extra layer or component that protects them from serious harm and further insulates them from interference. This extra layer is referred to as shielding. Shielding is a very useful component in lots of lighting and electrical cables. In the last few decades, some audio cables have been known to come with this shielding as well. Audio cables that are widely … 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 … 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 … more
MIDI keyboards are great tools in the studio. They allow you to play sounds loaded in your DAW, record and control your DAW using the transport control buttons and knobs they come with. But can you use a MIDI keyboard for live performances? Musicians often use MIDI keyboards during live performances. The MIDI keyboard must be connected to a computer running a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software. This software … 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. … more
There is a school of thought that all DACs have a unique sound signature that sets them apart from each other. What this means is, the sound produced by every DAC is different. This belief is mostly fueled by audiophiles, most of whom claim that it is possible to tell the difference between DACs just by hearing them. Is there some amount of truth in this? Can one really … more
There are some differing opinions on which are the easiest keys to play on a piano, as the one that is easiest to learn is not necessarily the easiest one to play when it comes to the natural hand position on the keys. The easiest keys to play on the piano are the keys of C Major or A Minor, as both have the same notes, although they have … more