POV AUDIO LLC
Frank Verderosa
Casting • Mixing • Sound Design • Radio

You see a button or knob for direct monitoring on so many interfaces- but what is it doing?

I'm not going to sugar-coat it! Your sound might suck, and that's why you're not getting booked.

People are often confused by the terms interface and preamp, so I thought I would take a moment to explain the two. An interface (Focusrite Scarlett Solo, Apollo Twin, etc) converts your audio signal to a digital stream for your computer. It also converts the computer audio back to your headphones (or speakers) so you can hear it. A preamp is designed to amplify the relatively low signal from your microphone into something usable. It's that simple! At the studio I work for (

Whether you're starting out or looking to up your game- these are the tools you need. Most of these are currently on sale, or bundled in...

People often ask me what audio interface I recommend. I always answer with two questions: “What are you recording?” and “What’s your...