Blog Posts

Confused between keeping noise out and making your mix sound good? Ethan Blake breaks down the critical differences between soundproofing and acoustic treatment, helping you prioritize your 2026 studio budget effectively.

Stop mixing in a mud-pit. Ethan Blake breaks down the top home studio acoustic treatment kits for 2026, comparing budget PET options against pro-grade fiberglass solutions like Primacoustic and Auralex.

Stuck between the Shure SM7B vs Rode NT1? Discover which heavyweight studio microphone delivers the best vocal performance for your recording setup.

Discover the best vocal microphones for achieving pristine, professional-grade vocal recordings in any home studio environment.

Choosing between USB vs XLR microphones comes down to your need for plug-and-play simplicity versus professional audio interface scalability.

Understanding microphone polar patterns is the fundamental secret to capturing pristine, professional audio in any environment. This deep dive reveals exactly how directional pickup shapes your sound in the recording studio.

Wondering who wins in the large vs small diaphragm showdown? Discover exactly which condenser microphone format rules your 2026 home studio setup.

Discover how to choose the perfect studio microphones for your setup, from understanding condenser vs dynamic models to recording vocals at home with professional clarity.

Master sub-bass monitoring with a properly calibrated studio subwoofer to achieve a flat frequency response and chest-thumping mixes.