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 ...

I was told recently to use (at least) a 24 bit sample width during close-up recording of an acoustic instrument, in order to have sufficient headway (dynamic range) before any compression. I can see ...

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 ...

I've been a contributing editor for PCMag since 2011. Before that, I was PCMag's lead audio analyst from 2006 to 2011. Even though I'm a freelancer now, PCMag has been my home for well over a decade, ...