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.