The Encyclopedia of Home Recording

A Complete Reference for the Home Studio

Month: November 2011

What Is A Decibel?

November 26, 2011 / / Comments Off on What Is A Decibel?

In the home recording world we use decibels to measure sound pressure as well as to describe relative changes in signal level. Sound confusing? Not to worry, The Encyclopedia of Home Recording is here to help. An excerpt from the book has been published over at AudioTUTS and gives some insight into the meaning and use of decibels. Check the article out here.

decibel level chart for home recording

For more definitions, tips, and advice for recording at home, check out The Encyclopedia of Home Recording, available in trade paperback and Kindle ebook!
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How To Use An Equalizer, Plus EQ Tips

November 12, 2011 / / Comments Off on How To Use An Equalizer, Plus EQ Tips

The equalizer is a very powerful tool in the home studio, but of you don’t know how to use it properly, you can do more harm that good to your sound. AudioTUTS has posted an excerpt from The Encyclopedia of Home Recording that shares information about how equalizers work, as well as some useful tips for getting great results from your equalizer. Check out the book excerpt here.

bell shelf and pass EQ filters in recording

high and low q filters on an equalizer

an eq curve of an audio equalizer

graphic equalizer and parametric equalizer for sound recording

graphic equalizer and eq curve

For more information about equalizers and just about everything else to do with recording in the home studio, check out The Encyclopedia of Home Recording, the ultimate reference for the home studio. Available in trade paperback and Kindle eBook.

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