Gain Staging
Everything published on Viyolens under Gain Staging — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Waves Plugins for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Overwhelmed by Waves plugins? Here's the sensible, no-panic way in: one plugin at a time, a simple signal chain, and real attention to gain staging.
Common Rode Mic Mistakes to Avoid
Most disappointing recordings aren't the microphone's fault. Here are the Rode mic mistakes that come up again and again, and how to fix each one.
Common Dynamic Mics Mistakes to Avoid
The mistakes almost everyone makes with a dynamic mic at some point, from blaming a quiet recording on the wrong thing to skipping the stand, and the quick fixes for each.
Common U 87 Neumann Mistakes to Avoid
None of these are exotic problems. They're the everyday slips that cost a session time, and every one is a five-minute fix once you know to spot it.
Common Presonus Mistakes to Avoid
None of these mistakes are stupid, just easy to make once. Here's what actually trips people up with PreSonus gear.
How to Set Up and Use Dj Set
Got the gear? Here's exactly how to connect a DJ set, set your gains properly, and play your first clean mix without anything clipping or going silent.
Rcf Audio Speakers for Beginners: A Complete Guide
No need for the wattage wall of noise yet. Here's the plain-English way to set up your first RCF speaker and actually get it right.
The Complete Guide to Microphone And Mixer
Connect a microphone to a mixer correctly and understand signal flow, gain staging and phantom power. Learn proper setup for clean, professional audio.
Common Sound System Mistakes to Avoid
No sales pitch here, just the honest list of habits that trip up sound system setups again and again, and the straightforward fix for each one.
How to Set Up and Use Mic to Xlr
The exact order that avoids pops, blown speakers and confused troubleshooting — gain down, connect, power up only if needed, gain up.
Common Microphone Mistakes to Avoid
Most recording quality problems aren't caused by the microphone itself — they come from setup and usage errors that are easy to fix once identified.
How to Set Up and Use Xlr
The order you plug in, gain up and switch on phantom power actually matters. Here's the exact step-by-step sequence for setting up XLR safely.
Rode for Beginners: A Complete Guide
New microphone sitting on your desk, and no idea where to start? That's completely normal. Let's go through this calmly, one step at a time.
Common Preamp Amp Mistakes to Avoid
Most preamp amp problems trace back to a handful of repeat offenders. Here they are, why they happen, and the quick fix for each.
Sp 404 for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The pads and the menus look intimidating from the outside. Here's a calm, step-by-step start with the SP-404 for a genuine first-timer.
Common Apogee Electronics Mistakes to Avoid
Most disappointing recordings aren't the gear's fault. Here are the avoidable habits that quietly undersell an Apogee Electronics interface.
Common Mixcraft Mistakes to Avoid
From the wrong edition to skipped gain staging — here are the avoidable mistakes that trip up Mixcraft users most, and how to fix them.
Common Recording Microphone Mistakes to Avoid
Most home recording problems are not equipment failures — they are setup and technique mistakes. Here are the most common recording microphone errors and how to fix each one.
Everything You Need to Know About Summing Mixer
A summing mixer consolidates multiple tracks into a stereo output. Understand hardware versus software, submix organisation, and gain staging for professional results.
Common Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Mistakes to Avoid
The recurring habits that cause most Scarlett 2i2 frustration, and the quick fix for each, from someone who's seen them all.
Common Ssl Audio Interface Mistakes to Avoid
From skipping the Windows ASIO driver to misunderstanding the blend knob, the most common SSL audio interface mistakes are straightforward to prevent once identified.
Common Zoom Recorder Mistakes to Avoid
None of these mean you bought the wrong recorder. Here are the small habits I see most often, and how to fix each one in seconds.
Allen and Heath Mixer for Beginners: A Complete Guide
It looks like a wall of knobs, but the concepts underneath are genuinely simple once someone walks you through them properly.
Common Sp 404 Mistakes to Avoid
Most of these have nothing to do with the machine itself — they're just habits worth unlearning early. Here's what actually trips people up.
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