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The Soundboard: Learn about Audio Interfaces

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If, like most home or project studio owners, you’ve opted to use a computer as the center of your studio, then you’ll most likely be hearing a lot about audio interfaces.    For the typical home user, the sound card on your computer is just fine. Unfortunately, for a studio owner, you’ll very quickly find that the onboard sound system is inadequate for your needs. They’re typically noisy, they lack inputs and outputs you’ll most likely need and they can be inefficient in the way they translate analog and digital audio.   That’s where audio interfaces come into the picture. An audio interface is a piece of dedicated hardware that you connect to your computer. In the most basic sense, the interface is the audio middleman between you (the real world) and the computer. 

Joyo AC-20 Acoustic Amplifier review

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An acoustic amplifier can help you get your sound heard over a busy band and reach your audience. This AC-20 by Joyo might be the tool you need.

RØDE Wireless Go II dual microphone system review

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The RØDE Wireless Go II microphone system contains well-engineered products that deliver excellent audio quality in a small, robust package.

Review: Fender Mustang 1 V.2 – The social guitar amplifier

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The Fender Mustang 1 V.2 is more than just a 20 watt practice amp with an 8” speaker and a load of tones and flexibility, it is also a guitarist’s entrance into the online world of social connectivity. The Fender Mustang 1 V.2 is a potent little amplifier that offers you a myriad of sounds and the ability to tweak to your heart’s content, but it also connects to your computer, connects you with other musicians, and connects you with your inner music producer.

Shure SRH840A and SRH440A studio headphones review

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The Shure SRH840A and SRH440A are revisions of classic monitor headphones that will interest audio creators, musicians and podcasters.

Enter for a chance to win a smart Populele 2 Ukulele

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The Populele smart ukulele is a great instrument for anyone to learn how to play music and Best Buy is giving away a couple in this contest.

NAMM 2014: More Yamaha – a potpourri.

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Yamaha’s got a lot to offer! In the last post, I talked about seeing the THR series of guitar amplifiers in action. I’ll cover off the rest of our stay at the Yamaha booth – digital pianos, analog mixers, studio monitors, bass guitars and electronic drums. Not too much to cover…

Gibson Guitars – New Features for 2014

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If you name any prominent rock guitarist, there’s a pretty good chance that they have played or do play a Gibson guitar. Gibson has a long history as an instrument maker and is celebrating their 120th anniversary this year.   To mark the 120th year milestone, Gibson has released their 2014 models with features that help with playability and look great too. 

Roland FP-90X portable digital piano review

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The Roland FP-90X is an excellent keyboard for either home use or live performance. Thanks to its realistic action and sounds, it will serve you well for years to come.

Shure MVX2U Digital Audio Interface review

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Ideal for simple podcast production, Shure's MVX2UI is a single channel audio interface that connects any XLR microphone to a USB-C port on your device.