What are the different types of compressors?
FET, Opto, VCA, Vari-MU…..you’ve probably heard these names to describe types of compressors, you sort of know which type is good for what, but what...
Category: Gear
Carbon microphones and the Placid Audio Carbonphone
The Carbonphone is undeniably cool. Just the way it looks, screams cool. I’d first heard about Carbon microphones in music history class but it wasn’t...
EMT 250 and the birth of digital audio
My experience with the EMT 250/251 When I started my first internship at Sabella Studios the place was littered with strange things I’d never seen...
What’s more important microphones or preamps?
What do you buy first, a good mic or a good preamp? If you’re a new engineer looking to start building your studio, this is...
The story of the man behind the RCA 44 and 77 ribbon microphones
Harry F. Olson is most likely an unfamiliar name, but I’m sure you’ve heard of one of the 100 plus inventions Olson has patented. His...
Can you tell the difference between real and fake plate reverb?
I wanted to see how difficult it would be to tell real plate reverb from a plug in. I decided to record a few samples...
How 2 guys in New Jersey created the most desirable equalizer: Pultec EQP-1A
Pultec is the holy grail when it comes to equalizers. But, the reason why Pultec is so great can seem elusive. If you asked someone...
The best designed and most enjoyable effects unit ever: Eventide H3000 UltraHarmonizer
When one of the most influential and well regarded electronic musicians praises your effects unit as the best it should really hold some weight. Not...