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New cars are quieter than ever, which means they're soundproof enough to become mobile recording studios. That's not the intent of double-pane windows, laminated windshields, or all the yards of foam, ...

Unlike video tech, which seems to change every 10 years or so, audio has stayed largely the same for decades. If you bought a decent microphone and interface a decade ago or more, there’s a good ...

We have long been in the era of “one man band” media production. Outside of major digital cinema or documentary productions, most video and sound today are recorded with a minimal crew and budget.

A good hook can draw listeners in, but bad sound quality can drive them away. From mics to headphones, here’s the best ...

Essentially anything that uses audio—TV, movies, theater, concerts, and other live events—has an audio producer, an audio production team, or sound engineers. And they use many pieces of equipment to ...

I'm admittedly not content with endlessly scrolling on Spotify. There is something magical about picking out a record, ...

Think about your favorite song: You're probably thinking about the singer's voice, the melody or maybe the backbeat. But what about the crisp sound of the recording? Legendary audio equipment inventor ...