I use a SoundBlaster Play! 3 to record from an external analog (mono) audio source. This interface can sample in 24 bits at 48kHz. On Mac this is configured via the "Audio MIDI Setup" program. I don't ...

Audacity provides an effective, minimally destructive way to lower the bit rate of an audio file. Lowering the bit rate lessens the quality of the audio file, but also decreases the file size. This ...

You’re looking to dive into the world of audiophilia, and you’re instantly bombarded with terms that you don’t know. Hey, it happens to all of us! The best thing to do is to start slow and get your ...

The absolute lowest MP3 bit rate you should consider is 128kbps. This was often referred to as being CD quality, but it's far from being so. This bit rate will allow you to get much more music on to ...

Canon has announced three new camcorders in their high-definition VIXIA range, including both flash-based and HDD-based models. The flash camcorder is the VIXIA HF11, which combines an internal 32GB ...

Since I started recording audio as a trainee sound recordist back in the late 80s, the brand Sennheiser has been synonymous with microphones and headphones. Over the years, I’ve encountered Sennheiser ...