Studio & recording

How to choose an audio interface: number of inputs, preamps, phantom power, instrument inputs, sample rate, latency, monitoring and connections.

How dynamic and condenser microphones differ, which suits vocals, podcasts, guitar amps and drums, and why your room matters as much as the mic.

The essential gear for a home recording studio, in the order to buy it: computer and DAW, audio interface, microphone, headphones, monitors and room treatment.

When to use closed-back and open-back headphones in a studio, how impedance affects what you can plug into, and what to look for in studio headphones.