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In parts 1 & 2 of this guide we looked at the basics of selecting control room, live room and cue monitoring systems. In this final instalment we’re going to take a look at some considerations when choosing studio headphones...

by Michael McMenemy | @michaelmcmenemy In a matter of weeks, tours, local shows, festivals and public appearances have been cancelled across the board as the international music community comes to a standstill. We face an uncertain future, and with entire...

The Funky Junk Guide to Immersive AudioTo start our look at microphone preamplifiers (Mic-Pres), it’s worth reminding ourselves of the basics before we get into the multitudes of contenders for your hard-earned cash. A good performance, in a suitable acoustic...

In this guide we’re going to look at the basics of selecting a monitoring system for your space/to meet your needs. At Funky Junk, we’ve run countless demo’s and loaned numerous pairs of monitors out for assessment over our 30...

Nearfield Monitors – What to listen forWith more people than ever producing music from home (or away from purpose designed acoustic spaces), demand for high quality nearfield monitors has never been greater. Positioned up close to the listener and at...

What EQ can do and what it can’t… EQ can be used to create or correct sounds, but is not the only way to do either. When well used at the recording stage EQ can produce sounds characterised as full,...

Desk for Multitrack recording in a small setupToday’s recordists are a different breed from yesteryear. Many work in small production rooms or have sophisticated rigs at home, often without machine rooms, three phase electricity or air conditioning. Nevertheless, master quality...

The three generations of U87sThe Neumann U87 is possibly the most famous and widely used vocal mic in the world.Countless classic tracks have been cut using the U87 for vocals, guitars, pianos and even wobble-board. In short, it’s one of...

Small Desks – NeveWhen I was a young child, my grandmother took me to the Halifax Odeon to see a movie called ‘The Incredible Shrinking Man’. I remember it clearly for two reasons; firstly, it was one of the first...

The Eccentric back-of-a-large-envelope guide to analogue mixing consolesMore and more clients and potential clients are calling to ask my advice about buying an analogue console. While I understand the desire to return to the golden age of sonic splendour, I...