Explore the world of sound and audio, including portable audio players like the Ipod and home hi-fi audio systems. Discover how to set up digital music servers at home to have your music collection at your fingertips - or alternatively play an Ipod through your stereo system..
Learn how to make field recordings and location sound for video or own podcasts. Set up a home music recording studio, discover how to edit sound using free software.
Music recording shows how to record a drum kit, the parts that make up a home studio and the cutting edge of electronic musical instrument designs. Find out what radio production is all about.
The section features reviews of audio equipment for real-world experience of items like portable music players, hi-fi, recording equipment and software.
Use a Passive Preamp For Excellent Sound Quality
In: HIFI Stereo
Hi-Fi enthusiasts can save money and boost quality by omitting a traditional pre-amplifier, feeding the CD player or Ipod to their power amp via a passive volume control. more...
How to Record an Interview for Radio or Podcast
In: Analog & Digital Audio (general)
Good audio techniques to make a clear recording that is easy to listen to rather than the low-fi muddy sound and background noise often found in audio on web sites. more...
How to Wire a Stereo XLR to 3 Pin XLR Plugs
Most mixers and audio inputs are single-channel 3-pin XLR sockets. A simple Y cable breaks out one stereo XLR 5 pin socket to two 3-pin plugs. more...
Wiring balanced audio 3-pin XLR connectors is straightforward but it is important to get it right, else phase errors may occur. more...
How to Choose A Separates Hi-Fi System
In: HIFI Stereo
Separates are still the way to get the best sound beyond the budget market, but contrary to popular belief it is not just the loudspeakers that determine audio quality. more...
Logitech Squeezebox Classic Network Music Player
In: HIFI Stereo
Network music players make it easy to play any CD stored on the music server hard disc. No more lost CDs - like an Ipod for the home stereo. more...
Edirol R09HR SD Card Audio Field Recorder
The Edirol R09HR is a small handheld all-in-one recorder and stereo microphone that records onto SD cards with no moving parts. more...
Which Digital Audio Cable, Coaxial Or Toslink?
In: HIFI Stereo
Many consumer audio items offer the choice of Toslink optical cables or coaxial cable digital interconnects. For short (1.5m) runs they are comparable for most uses. more...
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