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Category: Mixing & Recording

Micah Johnson started playing music in high school, when he taught himself the bass to join his friend’s band. He added guitar and drums during his twenties playing in local clubs, and along the way, he picked up unique, hands-on experience from hand drums to studio mixers. On Song Simian, he aims to share this knowledge from 20+ years playing and recording music. When not in gearhead mode, he enjoys photography and travel.

The 3 Best Mixers with Phono Preamps – Reviews 2018

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Mixers with phono preamps—in the modern era of digital recording interfaces, a lot of people think of these as anachronisms. The truth is, though, there are still a lot of reasons you might want to have this option on your mixer, whether you’re using it for live DJ performance, amplification of a live band, or […]

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The 4 Best Multitrack USB Mixers – Recording Reviews 2023

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So why get a multitrack USB mixer? Well, mixing and recording tracks with a digital editing software program is for many a lot easier than doing it the analog way, with a board full of knobs and faders. The only problem with this approach is that you’ll still need a way to send analog signals […]

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The 4 Best Preamp Mixers – Reviews 2023

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So why get a preamp mixer? Simple: many devices in the typical recording set-up operate at a level far below the line level of recording equipment. This can cause a lot of issues when you’re trying to get a consistent balance across input channels in your mix. The signal recorded through microphones will usually need […]

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The 4 Best Multitrack Recording Mixers – Reviews 2023

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Getting a multitrack recording mixer (a mixing board that can also function as a multi-track recording interface) can save you space, money, and the hassle of wiring two pieces of equipment. While this is an advantage in any application, it can be especially useful for live multi-track recording, drastically cutting down on your set-up time […]

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Ableton vs FL Studio – Which is Better? (ANSWERED)

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Which wins in a battle of Ableton vs FL Studio is one of the most contentious debates in the broad community of DAW users. There’s no question both of them are powerful pieces of software that can great expand your music making capabilities. The fact that both of them are so thorough in terms of […]

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The 4 Best Battery Powered DJ Mixers – Reviews 2023

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Getting a battery-powered DJ mixer makes a lot of sense if you need convenience and portability out of your equipment. Battery-powered mixers can be tricky to find, though, but they are out there—and they’re surprisingly affordable, which makes them a great back-up or alternative to your main mixer. Battery-powered DJ mixers use less power overall […]

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The 4 Best High End DJ Mixers – Reviews 2023

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So why get a high end DJ mixer? The reason is simple: the mixer is the most important part of any DJ’s set-up. Every audio signal that you work with will pass through your mixer before reaching the speakers, so if you’re looking to upgrade your overall sound, there’s no better way to do it […]

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The 4 Best Cheap Omnidirectional Microphones – Mic Reviews 2023

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So why get a cheap omnidirectional mic? Well, recording equipment can be pretty pricey. This doesn’t mean you can’t get great equipment that’s affordable, but if you’re not an expert in microphones it can be hard to pick out the ones that are a great value from the ones that are just cheap. The main […]

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The 4 Best Cheap Scratch Mixers – DJ Mixer Reviews 2023

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The mixer in your scratching set-up is key for getting the right sound. While things like the EQ, gain controls, and number of channels are important, too, the main thing you need to pay attention to is the fader. It needs to have a sharp cut and be built solidly enough that you can count […]

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The 4 Best One Jack Headsets with Mic – Reviews 2023

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So why get a one jack headset with mic? Well, the basic headset that comes with many gaming systems is functional, but they’ll hardly give you an immersive experience. They’re not comfortable to wear, first of all, and the sound quality is poor, which can make it harder to really get into the game. A […]

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