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Join us for an in-depth tour of Flux Studios in New York City’s Lower East Side, an eight-room recording facility owned by producer, engineer, and mixer Fab Dupont. Along the way, we explore writing rooms, tracking spaces, Dolby Atmos workflows, vintage gear collections, and the studio’s unique community-driven approach to music production. We also sit down with Fab Dupont and studio manager Daniel Sanint to discuss building a career in audio, finding your sound as an engineer, the future of recording studios, Dolby Atmos mixing, mentorship,
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Gabe shares his favorite budget-friendly synths that you can gift to the music lover in your life, from hybrid analog/digital synths to samplers to drum machines. Stick around for the last one, it might surprise you.
00:00 Introduction
00:33 Roland AIRA Compact S-1
02:11 Waldorf Protein
03:33 Dreadbox Typhon
05:11 Teenage Engineering EP-40
07:03 Arturia MicroFreak
08:01 1010music nanobox fireball
09:25 Korg NTS-1 mkII
11:17 Korg Volca Keys
12:39 Crate Audio BoomChick
14:04 Stylophone Theremin
15:16 Final Thoughts
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
Diving into the world of content creation requires some decent equipment. You don’t need to spend a bunch of money either; sometimes you can get by with some basic stuff just to see if you even enjoy the process of creating content. You don’t want to sound muffled or experience audio issues that could ruin your content. Trust me, I’ve been there before. Whether you are live streaming to an audience, making YouTube videos, TikToks, or anything else, we have a few suggestions to help you find the best mics for gaming and live streaming. Most of
by Trevor Collins · Posted
If you know someone who owns a podcast, you’ll know that it’s their baby, their creative outlet, their place to vent and talk about documentaries that no one watches. Rather than gifting an elevated pine-scented candle or plaid sweater this holiday season, give them something they’ll actually want. We’ve put together a list of our 11 favorite podcast gifts, ranging from budget-friendly to super fancy for those who deserve it. Why did we pick 11? Because it's 1
by Staff Writer · Posted
Learn more about the latest and greatest mics, headphones, recorders, controllers, and more with B&H’s best recs for all things audio.
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Whether you're a professional DJ or hosting a house party, there is a JBL PartyBox speaker for you. Sidney shares which of these speakers will suit your needs.
0:00 - PartyBox Lineup
0:28 - Working DJs & Party Planners (PartyBox 720 & 520)
1:09 - House & Backyard Parties (PartyBox 330 & 130)
1:38 - Portable Speakers (On-The-Go 2 & Encore Essential 2)
2:17 - Batteries
2:31 - Transportation
2:44 - RGB Lights
2:59 - Bluetooth, JBL One App, & More
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by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
It doesn't matter if you're a budding music producer, a seasoned gearhead, or just a music enjoyer: we all know that microphones are the most crucial and intimate component of the recording process. While microphone technology continues to evolve, audio particularly benefits from the technology of yesteryear—many of the most iconic and sought after microphones were first developed decades ago and are still in use to this day!
This entry is a something of a primer where we'll be discussing some of the classics and a few modern gems; it's as
by Steven Esposito · Posted
There comes a time in one’s life when you strongly consider starting a podcast with the people around you. No matter what the topic is, you’re going to need some gear. Microphones, cables, audio interfaces, mixers—thinking about all this gear can be overwhelming, but we’re here to help! Whether you are brand new to this wonderful hobby or a seasoned speaker looking to take your podcast to the next level, we have some suggestions for you.
Microphones For Podcasting
There are three general types of
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a programming language that connects a wide variety of electronic musical instruments, computers, and related devices for playing, editing, and recording music. When we record with MIDI, we capture the performance of how an instrument was played, not the audio waveforms produced by the instrument. This has many benefits because we can add notes, edit velocities, correct the performance, or change the sound of the instrument altogether.
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
If you’re thinking about building a home recording studio or upgrading your existing setup with better gear, there are a plethora of options at B&H that can take your production to the next level (maybe at the cost of fueling your gear-acquisition syndrome). Here are some of our favorite pieces of music technology we have on offer, covering everything you’d need to start working on your own music and recording projects, or bring your productions to the next level.
MIDI Controllers
Novation Launchkey MK4 Series—A Workhorse Controller
The
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Whether you’re in the market for your first podcast microphone or looking to upgrade the one you have, we’ve put together a list of our favorite models to help you on your way. Read on to learn about some of the classic and iconic picks we have in store at B&H!
Best Budget Podcasting Mics
RODE PodMic
Let’s start with the best seller in this category, the Rode PodMic. Designed specifically for
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There’s something magical going on behind the scenes at teenage engineering. Gabe is our resident TE enthusiast, but there’s still so much to learn about how they make their products. Gabe headed to Stockholm, Sweden, to tour the teenage engineering headquarters and sits down with co-founder David Eriksson and longtime team member Tobias von Hofsten to explore the ethos behind their process, from ideation to experimentation to production.
0:00 - From Teenage Engineering Skeptic to Believer
1:15 - Inside Teenage Engineering
2:39 - Teenage
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What makes a Neumann microphone sound like a Neumann? And how did the company’s microphones become a staple of recording studios around the world? Andrew travels to Neumann’s headquarters in Berlin to explore the history, engineering, and philosophy behind some of recording’s most iconic microphones.
00:00 - The Microphones You’ve Heard Your Entire Life
01:49 - Discovering the Neumann Sound
03:00 - What Makes Neumann Microphones Special?
03:34 - How Neumann Got Started
04:37 - How the Classic Mics Evolved
06:12 - What Is the “Neumann Sound”?
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
As a podcaster, life becomes a lot easier when you have the right equipment. If you’re currently stuck with a simple audio interface or portable recorder, you’ll probably benefit from upgrading your setup to a multitasking mixer that can serve every function you may need as your podcast grows and your creative ideas expand. Since content creation has become such a big thing, it’s challenging to sort through all the available products to find which
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
If you’re looking to get into home recording, you’ll need an audio interface. They all do essentially the same thing, so what matters is the number and types of input/output (I/O) they have. In the current market, every manufacturer is looking to set themselves apart from the competition and in this guide, we’ll go over some popular and affordable series of audio interfaces we have in stock at B&H and what to look for depending on what you’re trying to accomplish. Our picks clock in under $500 for the most part so you won’t have to sweat