Archive for tag: preamp
What’s this Class A, Class AB, Class B stuff?
February 24, 2008 Amplification, AmplifiersThis post focuses on the basics of the differences between various amplifier (and preamplifier) types, namely class A, B, and AB. When we first start out learning about audio equipment, there’s an awful lot of terms to sort through. One in particular that escaped me for years was what exactly the various ‘classes’ of amplifiers [...]
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Idea: Rolling Tracking Station
February 12, 2008 DIY, TrackingThis post focuses on an idea I’ve had for a while: a rolling station that can be moved easily around the studio to ease tracking difficulty when working alone. One problem that I’ve run into is that, when working in a studio setup that includes a control room and a tracking room, it becomes very [...]
Read More »How to Record a Snare Drum
January 27, 2008 UncategorizedThis post focuses on tracking the snare drum, both on its own and as part of a kit. I’m going to do a series on recording various instruments, from drums to woodwinds, and I’ve decided to do the snare first. Drums are a tricky bunch of instruments. They’re loud, bleed like hell, and generally don’t [...]
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