Interconnect

A thorough explanation of the 'decibel' (dB) and its applications in recording.

Going Deaf?

loud music and the ears

earstrain part two

Control Room

A last look at how to extend the low bass response of your studio monitors.

PA Hire

how to do it, what to avoid

Ben Duncan explains the language of the specification sheet

find out what the small print means

Line Level

What is 'line level'? What significance do the numbers -10, 0, +4 and +8 have to recording? What does MOL refer to? Plug in to page 48 and find out.

understanding technical terms

The importance of impedance matching at line levels is widely misunderstood. This article attempts to clarify the situation.

Ben Duncan continues the saga.

Ben Duncan passes some of his tried and tested methods of evicting any studio gremlins that may be residing in the mains supply, and also explains the phenomenon of the singing light bulb.

In the second part of this series, Ben Duncan discusses different types of mains filters and their applications.

first part in a guide to successful monitoring of your on-stage sound

Ben Duncan continues his epic voyage into the world of less than perfect mains supplies.

Ben Duncan gives this power amplifier a thorough going over before telling you that he quite likes it.

more tips towards better stage monitoring

In the fourth part of the series, Ben Duncan deals with interference and possible remedies for it.

twenty tools to take on tour