$60 Microphone vs $700 Microphone (with and without plugins)
Does a microphone that costs 10X more sound 10X better? Does it even sound much different than its cheaper counterpart? And if it does…can plugins make up the difference? That’s what I set out to do in today’s video as I do a shoot out between a $60...Can Guitar Amp Simulators Compete With Real Ones?
With so many great sounding virtual guitar amps on the market these days (both in plugin and hardware form) a common question I get is: do they sound professional enough to use? Or should we just stick with real guitar amps? Today I thought I would let YOU hear the...I can’t believe this thing exists
What if you could compare 300 microphones right now, from the comfort of your home and know which one sounds best to you? Want to hear the real difference between a $4000 microphone and a $150 microphone on the same vocalist, piano, or guitar? Um…yeah that...Don’t Upgrade Your Gear
Today I want to give you permission to not upgrade your home studio. In fact I want you to experience the freedom that comes from not feeling the need to always upgrade. I hate feeling like I’m not in control. This is definitely true when it comes to gear upgrades. ...What Is Phantom Power And Why Do You Need It?
Have you ever seen that little button on your audio interface or microphone preamp labeled 48V and wondered to yourself: What is a “V” and why do I need 48 of them?! That little button (also labeled at times “phantom power”) is a critical thing...About Graham Cochrane
My name is Graham Cochrane and I'm the founder of The Recording Revolution, one of the world's most loved audio recording and mixing blogs with over 200,000 readers each month. Read more...