A sound level meter (sometimes referred to as a sound pressure level meter, decibel meter, or noise meter) is a tool that measures changes in air pressure. Sound level meters typically have four components: a microphone, a preamplifier, a signal…

If you attend live performances like concerts, you’ve probably noticed the various musicians and singers wearing earpieces. These devices are called in-ear monitors (IEMs). When you’re performing, you need to be able to hear what you’re singing or playing clearly.…

Loudspeakers, also known as transducers or drivers, come in various sizes and styles. Their purpose is to turn electrical audio signals into acoustical sound waves that we can hear. The most common design type is the moving coil loudspeaker. It…

Similar to any other electronic device, audio equipment requires some general maintenance to continue working as designed. Unless your headphones or earbuds remain plugged into your device all the time, the jack is probably going to accumulate some dust and…

You have several different options when it comes to wireless connectivity. Which option you choose will depend on a variety of factors, such as the type of wireless audio technology you are using, your applications and goals, and your budget.…

The way we hear things has a lot to do with which way we are facing and our focus. For example, you can be in a room with music playing and tune it out or listen to several things at…

The dream of almost any artist or musician is to play in front of a live audience. If you’ve had your first live audience before, then maybe your goal is to grow your fan base. If you’ve never had a…

So you want to turn some untreated room in your home or other random building into a professional mixing and recording environment, but you probably don’t have an unlimited budget to get it done. Regardless, it’s still possible to acoustically…