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What Is Ambient Miking? How Does It Work? (Explained)
I often get asked about ambient microphones and how they work. In this post, I will answer these questions and more about ambient ambient miking.

I often get asked about ambient microphones and how they work. In this post, I will answer these questions and more about ambient ambient miking.

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Microphones, Home studio

What Is a Cardioid Microphone? How Do They Work?
I often get asked about cardioid microphones and how they work. In this post, I'll answer these questions and more about cardioid microphones.

I often get asked about cardioid microphones and how they work. In this post, I’ll answer these questions and more about cardioid microphones.

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Microphones, Home studio

What Is a Boom Microphone? How Does It Work? (Answered)
I often get asked what boom microphones are. In this post, I will answer this question and more about boom mics.

I often get asked what boom microphones are. In this post, I will answer this question and more about boom mics.

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Guitar, Music production

Do You Need a Pop Filter to Record Guitar (Answered)
I often get asked if a pop filter is needed for recording guitar. In this post, I will answer this question and more about where to use a pop filter.

I often get asked if a pop filter is needed for recording guitar. In this post, I will answer this question and more about where to use a pop filter.

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Microphones

What Is a Subcardioid Microphone? (Answered)

I often get asked what a subcardioid microphone is. In this post, I will answer this question and more about how it works and how to use it.

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Music production, Mixing

What Are Decibels? How Does It Work with Music? (Answered)
I often get asked about decibels and how they are measured. In this post, I will answer these questions and more about decibels in recording music.

I often get asked about decibels and how they are measured. In this post, I will answer these questions and more about decibels in recording music.

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Home studio, Microphones

What Is a Condenser Microphone? How Do They Work?
I often get asked about what a condenser microphone is. In this post, I will answer this question and more about how condenser microphones work.

I often get asked about what a condenser microphone is. In this post, I will answer this question and more about how condenser microphones work.

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Music Business

How Much Does Apple Music Pay per Stream? (Answered)
I often get asked how much Apple Music pays per stream. In this post, I will answer this question and more about the streaming music business.

I often get asked how much Apple Music pays per stream. In this post, I will answer this question and more about the streaming music business.

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Music production, Mixing

What Is Audio Compression in Music? (Answered)
I often get asked about audio compression and how it works. In this post, I will answer these questions and more about audio compression.

I often get asked about audio compression and how it works. In this post, I will answer these questions and more about audio compression.

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Home studio, Microphones

What Is a Dynamic Microphone? How do they work? (Answered)
I often get asked what a dynamic microphone is. In this post, I will answer this question and explain more about their type and how they work.

I often get asked what a dynamic microphone is. In this post, I will answer this question and explain more about their type and how they work.

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Music production, Mixing

What Are VST Plugins? How To Use Them (Explained)
I often get asked, what are vst plugins. In this post, I will answer these questions and more about vst plugins.

I often get asked, what are vst plugins. In this post, I will answer these questions and more about vst plugins.

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Microphones, Home studio

What Is a Microphone? How Do They Work? (Answered)
I often get asked what a microphone is. In this post, I will answer this question and explain more about microphones and how they work.

I often get asked what a microphone is. In this post, I will answer this question and explain more about microphones and how they work.

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Headphones, Home studio

What Are Headphones? How do they work? (Answered)
I often get asked what headphones are. In this post, I will answer this question and talk more about the types of headphones and how they are used.

I often get asked what headphones are. In this post, I will answer this question and talk more about the types of headphones and how they are used.

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Monitors, Home studio

10 Critical Things to Look for When Buying Studio Monitors
If you're in the market for some monitors, strap in because, In just a few minutes, you will learn what to look for when buying studio monitors.

If you’re in the market for some monitors, strap in because, In just a few minutes, you will learn what to look for when buying studio monitors.

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MIDI Synth, Music production

KORG MicroKORG S Synthesizer and Vocoder Review
Is the KORG MicroKORG S Synthesizer and Vocoder Review worth buying? In this post, I will answer this question and more about the MicroKORG S.

Is the KORG MicroKORG S Synthesizer and Vocoder Review worth buying? In this post, I will answer this question and more about the MicroKORG S.

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Music Business

Can You Make Money with A Home Studio (The Best Way to Earn)
I often get asked if making money with a home studio is possible. In this post, I will answer this question and more about music production in a home studio.

I often get asked if making money with a home studio is possible. In this post, I will answer this question and more about music production in a home studio.

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Music Business

How to Get Your Music Played on The Radio? (Answered)
I often get asked how to get music played on the radio. In this post, I will answer this question and more about playing and recording music.

I often get asked how to get music played on the radio. In this post, I will answer this question and more about playing and recording music.

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Music production

How to Recording a Band On the TASCAM Portastudio 414 MKII
If you have an old TASCAM 414 MKII portastudio lying around, you might want to use it to record a band. Read on to explore the TASCAM 414 MKII.

If you have an old TASCAM 414 MKII portastudio lying around, you might want to use it to record a band. Read on to explore the TASCAM 414 MKII.

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MIDI Synth, Music production

Can a Midi Controller Be Used as A Keyboard? (Answered)
I often get asked if a MIDI controller can be used as a keyboard. In this post, I will answer this question and provide some additional info about MIDIs.

I often get asked if a MIDI controller can be used as a keyboard. In this post, I will answer this question and provide some additional info about MIDIs.

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Music production

Should Vocals Be Recorded in Mono or Stereo? (Which is Best)
I often get asked if vocals should be recorded in mono or stereo. In this post, I will answer this question and provide some tips for recording vocals.

I often get asked if vocals should be recorded in mono or stereo. In this post, I will answer this question and provide some tips for recording vocals.

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Welcome to Audio Apartment | Home recording studios and music production

I often get asked about ambient microphones and how they work. In this post, I will answer these questions and more about ambient ambient miking.

I often get asked about cardioid microphones and how they work. In this post, I'll answer these questions and more about cardioid microphones.

I often get asked what boom microphones are. In this post, I will answer this question and more about boom mics.

I often get asked if a pop filter is needed for recording guitar. In this post, I will answer this question and more about where to use a pop filter.

I often get asked about decibels and how they are measured. In this post, I will answer these questions and more about decibels in recording music.

I often get asked about what a condenser microphone is. In this post, I will answer this question and more about how condenser microphones work.

I often get asked how much Apple Music pays per stream. In this post, I will answer this question and more about the streaming music business.

I often get asked about audio compression and how it works. In this post, I will answer these questions and more about audio compression.

I often get asked what a dynamic microphone is. In this post, I will answer this question and explain more about their type and how they work.

I often get asked, what are vst plugins. In this post, I will answer these questions and more about vst plugins.

I often get asked what a microphone is. In this post, I will answer this question and explain more about microphones and how they work.

I often get asked what headphones are. In this post, I will answer this question and talk more about the types of headphones and how they are used.

If you're in the market for some monitors, strap in because, In just a few minutes, you will learn what to look for when buying studio monitors.

Is the KORG MicroKORG S Synthesizer and Vocoder Review worth buying? In this post, I will answer this question and more about the MicroKORG S.

I often get asked if making money with a home studio is possible. In this post, I will answer this question and more about music production in a home studio.

I often get asked how to get music played on the radio. In this post, I will answer this question and more about playing and recording music.

If you have an old TASCAM 414 MKII portastudio lying around, you might want to use it to record a band. Read on to explore the TASCAM 414 MKII.

I often get asked if a MIDI controller can be used as a keyboard. In this post, I will answer this question and provide some additional info about MIDIs.

I often get asked if vocals should be recorded in mono or stereo. In this post, I will answer this question and provide some tips for recording vocals.

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