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Discussing the XFO Audio DCVx3 Power Supply Unit

Discussing the XFO Audio DCVx3 Power Supply Unit

I designed the PSU precisely to the optimum specifications of the datasheets of the voltage regulators as well as other "best practices" for PSU's. Additional design and component inspiration come...

Discussing the XFO Audio DCVx3 Power Supply Unit

I designed the PSU precisely to the optimum specifications of the datasheets of the voltage regulators as well as other "best practices" for PSU's. Additional design and component inspiration come...

Home Studio Tip: What is 48V "phantom power" an...

When you see "phantom power" and/or 48V on a piece of audio gear, it is for one purpose:Powering condenser microphones that are plugged into a microphone preamp.There are some exceptions...

Home Studio Tip: What is 48V "phantom power" an...

When you see "phantom power" and/or 48V on a piece of audio gear, it is for one purpose:Powering condenser microphones that are plugged into a microphone preamp.There are some exceptions...

Why use an external microphone preamp?

As a life long home-studio owner, I've built strong opinions about what the critical components are that create a good recording. High quality recording equipment can quickly become an absolute...

Why use an external microphone preamp?

As a life long home-studio owner, I've built strong opinions about what the critical components are that create a good recording. High quality recording equipment can quickly become an absolute...

Gain Staging

Gain staging is the one topic in recording and live sound that I think most beginners in the industry need to know more about.Vocabulary is important! You'll want a good...

Gain Staging

Gain staging is the one topic in recording and live sound that I think most beginners in the industry need to know more about.Vocabulary is important! You'll want a good...