Unlike video tech, which seems to change every 10 years or so, audio has stayed largely the same for decades. If you bought a decent microphone and interface a decade ago or more, there’s a good ...

I was told recently to use (at least) a 24 bit sample width during close-up recording of an acoustic instrument, in order to have sufficient headway (dynamic range) before any compression. I can see ...

We have long been in the era of “one man band” media production. Outside of major digital cinema or documentary productions, most video and sound today are recorded with a minimal crew and budget.

We've rounded up some of the best (and still affordable) products for you to get the most bang for your buck. Read now Encoding has always been part of digital audio. Lossless formats encode ...

Having one of the best microphones can instantly upgrade you from barely audible to professional and pristine-sounding. Sure, your favorite laptop’s built-in mic might be just fine for quick calls, ...

The size of digital audio samples. Converting voice from analog to digital is typically done with 4-bit and 8-bit samples at 6 or 8 kHz. The standard CD sampling is 16 bits at 44 kHz; however, higher ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. It’s been almost 20 years since Audio-Technica launched its ...

Creative Labs’ Sound BlasterX AE-5 has a message for PC gamers: The sound card isn’t dead. Unveiled on Monday morning, this is the company’s first discrete product in more than five years, made ...