Zoom Livetrak L-8 has an auto punch feature but it can only be manually operated. In other words, it is not possible to set a punch-in and a punch-out markerContinue readingNo auto punch in the Zoom Livetrak L-8 (plus, a few bonus quirks)

I asked Line 6 support if it is possible to connect a pre-amped microphone to the UX2 line-inputs located in the back of the device. They said this is possibleContinue readingUsing Line 6 UX2 & UX8 Line Inputs with Preamped Microphones

When using Apple Garage Band’s pre-count feature, keep in mind that the recording starts exactly on the first beat of the measure. Therefore, if your take starts earlier, let’s say,Continue readingBeware of Garage Band’s Pre-Count

Here are three raw, unedited samples of a flamenco piece recorded in CD-quality with a t.Bone SCT-2000 Large Diaphragm Condenser Mic and a Zoom H6. As the SCT-2000 is multipattern,Continue readingThe t.Bone SCT-2000. An incredible microphone!

Zoom H6 is a very capable multi-track recorder, but its interface is not exactly friendly one and the user manual doesn’t always explain how to handle a specific feature. OverdubbingContinue readingZoom H6: the hidden overdubbing feature