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A few weeks ago, we here at PAL did a feature on portable recorders. We had a few from various brands such as Sony and Line 6, but one of the best bang for your buck recorders was undoubtedly the H2N by Zoom. At only $200, the H2N packed plenty of features inside a package no bigger than a standard...

MXR Vintage '74 Phase 90 – An Essential for Any Pedal Board! Written By: Robert Cavuoto Here is a perfect example of a forgotten and underrated guitar pedal that should be an essential pedal in everyone’s board, the MXR Vintage 1974 Phase 90. If you don’t have one, you’re probably wondering what it does and how it can benefit your...

Know the differences between dynamic and condenser mics? Ever even heard of a ribbon microphone? Not a problem, read through our quick little guide and you’ll no longer be wondering why your brand new GEMINI II Dual Valve sounds worse on-stage than nails on a chalkboard!   Dynamic Microphones Probably the best known and most recognizable type of microphone on...

It seems like in today’s technologically crazy smartphone world, the smaller you make something, the better. Not only that, companies stuff these little gadgets  harder than clowns inside a tiny car, adding features most full-sized variants could have only dreamed of half a decade ago. Music gear is no different, especially when it comes to portable recording units. There was...

Guitar Pickups 101 Series: Part 3 We continue our Guitar Pickups 101 Series with Part 3 on pickup location and the humbucker vs. single coil discussion. Make sure you start at the beginning and read Part 1 on pickup basics, and Part 2 which explains pickup output. Why Two of the Same Pickups Can Sound Different The location of a...