Home Brew Audio – Home Recording Studio

Recording Music At Home in 2026

Ken Theriot — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:56:00 +0000

Hello everyone out there in audio recording land. In deciding on a topic for a recent episode of the Home Brew Audio Podcast, I realized that most of the episodes from the past year or so have focused on spoken recording. For things like podcasts, voiceovers, audiobooks, and video narration. But that is really only […]

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High-End Mic But Recorded Audio Sounds Bad?

Ken Theriot — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 22:50:59 +0000

One of my regular readers contacted me with a strange problem. He had purchased a VERY good microphone – a RODE NT1. And since that is a standard (XLR) mic, it needs a recording interface, which he also had purchased. A Focusrite Scarlett Solo. The Problem But his recordings sounded really bad. They were very […]

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Review of Samson Q9U USB/XLR Microphone

Ken Theriot — Thu, 22 May 2025 22:46:03 +0000

Here is my review of the Samson Q9U USB/XLR (you choose!) microphone. It was a good time to test it out because the house was still empty and very echo-y. So you’ll hear how that can sound, and how it can be improved. Whether you’re a podcaster, content creator, or musician, this review will help […]

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Create a Sound Panel Shortcut in Windows Ten

Ken Theriot — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 22:21:50 +0000

Hey there! I recently stumbled upon a handy trick I can’t believe I didn’t know sooner. If you’re using Windows 10 for audio recording, you might find it challenging (if not impossible) to access the sound panel quickly. But you really should be able to get to the panel, especially if you record with USB […]

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My Review of the SonicPresence SP15 Binaural Microphone

Ken Theriot — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 01:18:52 +0000

This thing is pretty cool. The SonicPresence SP15 binaural microphone is a unique tool designed to capture sound in an immersive way. Unlike traditional microphones that primarily record the speaker’s voice, the SP15 is tailored to record the surrounding audio experiences, making it ideal for various settings from live music events to nature walks. Let’s […]

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How to Improve Podcast Sound Quality

Ken Theriot — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 21:50:12 +0000

If you’re looking to elevate your podcast’s sound quality, you’ve landed in the right place. The audio experience is crucial for engaging your listeners and ensuring they stick around for your content. In this blog post, we’ll explore various methods to improve podcast sound quality, focusing on practical tips that anyone can implement, whether you’re […]

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Dive Into Echo: A Guide to Different Kinds of Reverb

Ken Theriot — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 22:02:17 +0000

Let’s talk about reverb—an echoey effect that adds depth and atmosphere to the sound. The title of this post uses the word “echo.” Isn’t that a different thing? Actually no! They are both time-based audio effects resulting from the reflection of sound on hard surfaces. We think of echo as the sound you get after […]

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Shortcut To Windows “Manage Audio Devices” Panel

Ken Theriot — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 23:32:43 +0000

I just learned something recently (way too recently :-P) that I should have known about a long time ago, and I wanna share it with everyone who uses Windows 10 or 11 to do audio recording and editing. I’m talking about how to quickly get to something called the Manage Audio Devices panel in Windows. […]

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Podcast Recording – Some Microphone Basics

Ken Theriot — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 22:04:36 +0000

Let’s talk about 2 kinds of mics. There are: USB Mics If you are on a budget, a USB mic is a great and convenient way to record your podcast. And yes, it is basically a case of plug it into your computer, press “Record” in a recording program, and talk into the mic. Done. […]

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How to Make My Recording Sound Professional Quickly

Ken Theriot — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:08:14 +0000

This may sound like one of those click-bait headlines. But of the many ways to make a home audio recording sound professional, there really is one fastest (like immediate) way. And you can do it right now. Podcast and Voice-Over Recording Probably the most basic and most common kind of recording is the spoken voice. […]

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