When we were all initially sent home at the start of the pandemic, some people had it lucky; a spare room, an office, even a quiet living room to work out of. I live in a two-bedroom apartment with my amazing wife, two young kids and an extremely needy dog. No spare room, no office, not even a desk, just my dining table and whatever section of the couch I could claim as my own. The first thought going… Read More
Which room is best suited for recording your voice at home? It’s most likely going to be your bedroom. You’ve got things like your mattress, probably some curtains and also a wardrobe. It might seem a bit silly, but if you can sit in your wardrobe, you cannot only get lost in the void but also get a really good quality recording. The clothes work as a dampener to alleviate any echo and help with soundproofing. Plenty of people… Read More
Your loved ones deserve only the best, which is why we composed a handy seasonal gift guide. Turntable Always a great eyecatcher, the AT-LPW40WN is an ideal candidate if you want to gift a high-quality turntable that sounds and looks great. The fully manual, belt-drive turntable has a beautiful wood finish and a straight tonearm. It comes with the AT-VM95E dual moving magnet cartridge as well as a built-in phono preamp. This allows him to hook… Read More
Audio-Technica Australia is proud to announce its partnership with the team at I Speak Giant, a Dungeons & Dragons podcast based out of Sydney, Australia. From the very first episode the team has been using Audio-Technica products to capture the excitement, horror and hilarity of their various adventures. Now over 150 episodes deep, I Speak Giant has solidified themselves as not only one of the premier D’n’D podcasts, but a group of content creators taking the tabletop world… Read More
Whether you want to record a podcast, stream or music at home, you will eventually get to the point where you want to look into XLR microphones. Why? Because there is an abundance of XLR microphones on the market compared to a more limited amount of USB microphones. Other reasons might be that it is easier to record multiple audio sources (vocals, or instruments) at a time compared to using several USB microphones. Also, the sky is the limit… Read More
Having a brand-new record player is great, but there are ways to make sure your records always sound their best. Here are seven simple steps to improve and maintain your setup. 1. Place your record player on a piece of furniture Having a small table or shelf for your turntable reduces vibration from people and pets moving around the room – the floor or uneven surfaces are a no go. 2. Make sure your turntable is level To… Read More
Starting your own podcast can be relatively simple; you get a topic in mind, your hosts organised, a nice quiet room, set up an account with Buzzsprout and now your show is ready to be uploaded to streaming services for all to hear. However, there is one crucial element that so often goes unnoticed. The Sound. As a podcast host myself (of a true-crime podcast Best Served Cold), it was absolutely paramount for me to sound… Read More
Get the most out of your new headphones with the Audio-Technica Connect app. Out of the box, the buttons on the ATH-ANC300TW allow you to use the most important features such as pause/play media, manage volume, turn on the hear-through function and answer calls. However, if you want to find out what your headphones are capable of, we suggest looking into this helpful guide. To start, make sure your headphones are connected to your phone, you’ve downloaded… Read More
About to start your first stream? Worried about your sound once you hit record? Well, we’ve got your covered. From polar patterns to pop filters, Twitch streams to Microsoft Teams, get a grasp on all the gear, tips and tricks you’ll need before you go live!There’s never been a better or more important time to start broadcasting or recording from the comforts of your own home, and whilst this can seem a little daunting at first, we’ve assembled a… Read More
The Glebe Youth Service has been a staple for 30 years in one of the most diverse communities of Sydney. We were able to provide audio equipment for their new music area. The recording setup includes two AT-LP120x-USB direct-drive turntables, a number of M-series monitoring headphones, AT2020 microphones, AT9934USB microphones as well as an Allen and Heath ZEDi 10 mixer and a QSC K10 speaker. Michael Coleman, Program Manager at Glebe Youth Services, contacted Technical Audio Group with… Read More
