Frequently Asked Questions
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I have seen the terms "line level", "instrument level", and "mic level" used. What do they mean?
These levels refer to the relative strength of the signal carrying the audio information within an electronic circuit. These levels are expressed in units of decibels (dB), which i -
What is a MIDI Controller?
A MIDI Controller is a device that can be played by a musician and puts out MIDI signals to control synthesizers or sound modules. Typically, it will be a keyboard, although they m -
I've seen a couple different options for drum kit woods. How do I know which one is for me?
Drumsets are made out of several different wood types. However, the three most commom woods are mahogany, birch, and maple. Another wood that you may find on some entry level kits -
What is the difference between wood and plastic clarinets or oboes?
Most advanced or professional clarinets and oboes are made out of Grenadilla wood. Grenadilla has a beautiful sound that only wood can create. Wood is very sensitive and these inst -
My microphone clip does not fit on my mic stand. What's the problem?
Many microphone clips (especially those from European manufacturers) are shipped with an adapter for European stands screwed into them. To get the mic clip to fit on your stand, si -
What's the best way to mic my drum set?
Miking an instrument as complex as a drum set can be quite a daunting task. The simplest way to capture the essence of the drums is to employ a pair of high-quality condenser mics, -
What is a modular synthesizer?
The earliest synthesizers made were not made in a self contained unit like the modern day synthesizer is. Each unit, instead, was self-contained in an individual box (a module, hen -
What is a monophonic keyboard?
Monophonic (One-sound). A synthesizer that can only play one note or sound at a time is said to be monophonic. An example would be the original mini-moog synth. -
I just placed an internet order and realized that some of the information is incorrect and/or needs to be changed. What do I do?
Internet orders take about 10-15 minutes to process into our main order database. At that time we may make any corrections necessary to the order. Please wait for the order to proc -
My order arrived damaged. What do I do?
If your order appears to have been damaged in shipping, you should contact the carrier that delivered your package. UPS - 1-800-PICK-UPS (1-800-742-5877). Fed-Ex - 1-800-GO-FEDEX (
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