The Encyclopedia of Home Recording

A Complete Reference for the Home Studio

Month: December 2011

Understanding Phase In Your Recordings

One of the things that gives professionals an advantage over those who record at home is a thorough understanding of how sound works and where problems are likely to arise. The folks over at AudioTUTS, a recording and audio production blog, have posted an excerpt from The Encyclopedia of Home Recording that explains a fundamental element of sound that can cause some big problems, phase.

Taking a moment to read and understand this important aspect of sound can save you a lot of headaches and improve the quality of your recordings. Check out the article here.

phase of an audio signal

phase cancellation in audio recording

For more explanations, tips, and advice on recording in the home studio, check out The Encyclopedia of Home Recording, available in trade paperback and Kindle ebook!
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The Home Recording Guide To Mixing

Mixing is where all the efforts of recording come together. If you don’t know what you’re doing when it comes time to mix, even well recorded tracks can end up muddy and unintelligible.

AudioTUTS, a recording and audio production blog, has posted an excerpt from The Encyclopedia of Home Recording on the subject of mixing. This article will help give you an in depth understanding of the aspects of the mix that you need to think about as well as tips on how to improve your mixes. Check it out here.

mix position for audio recording

For more answers to your recording questions be sure to check out The Encyclopedia of Home Recording, available in trade paperback and Kindle ebook!