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monitor port placement guidelines

Front-Port vs Rear-Port Monitors: The Placement Rule Nobody Mentions

When choosing between front-port and rear-port monitors, consider your workspace and device…
monitor placement and distance

Nearfield vs Midfield Monitors: Pick the Right Listening Distance

Find out how choosing between nearfield and midfield monitors impacts your sound experience and discover which listening distance suits your space best.
monitor room compatibility matters

Studio Monitor Size vs Room Size: The Match That Saves Your Low End

Generating a perfect studio sound depends on matching monitor size to room size, and discovering how to optimize this balance is essential.
external clocking considerations needed

Word Clock Explained: Do You Need External Clocking?

I’ll explain whether external word clocking is essential for your setup and how it can improve your audio quality and synchronization.
converter specifications explained clearly

Converter Specs Decoded: Dynamic Range, THD+N, and Marketing Myths

The truth about converter specs—covering dynamic range, THD+N, and marketing myths—reveals what really matters for your audio quality.
mic to converter chain

Studio Gain Staging From Mic to Converter: The Clean Chain Guide

Harness the secrets to a pristine mic-to-converter signal chain—discover how disciplined gain staging prevents distortion and elevates your sound quality.
internal vs external preamps

Interface Preamps vs External Preamps: When an Upgrade Actually Matters

Discover when upgrading from interface preamps to external units truly makes a difference for your sound quality.
easy adat channel expansion

ADAT Expansion Made Simple: Add Channels Without Replacing Gear

Optimize your audio setup by expanding channels with ADAT—discover essential steps to enhance your gear without replacements today.
latency comparison for audio interfaces

USB-C vs Thunderbolt for Audio Interfaces: The Real Latency Truth

Find out the real latency differences between USB-C and Thunderbolt for audio interfaces and discover which connection might impact your sound quality more.
choose proper audio inputs

Stop Buying the Wrong Audio Interface: Inputs vs Outputs Explained

Keen to avoid costly mistakes, learn the crucial differences between inputs and outputs to choose the perfect audio interface for your setup.