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Let’s be honest — the “monitors vs headphones” debate has been going on forever. And depending on who you ask, you’ll get wildly different answers. As sound engineers, we’ve been in both corners. We’ve done critical mixes on pro-grade nearfields in acoustically treated rooms… and we’ve also finished mixes on headphones in hotel rooms at […]

Let’s be honest—working in a music studio can feel like stepping into a creative black hole. You walk in thinking, “I’ll finish that mix today,” and suddenly it’s midnight, you’re deep into tweaking hi-hats on a totally different track, and the original mix? Still untouched. We’ve all been there. Whether you’re producing, mixing, writing, or just

If you’ve ever worked or been to a music studio, you know the struggle of constantly reaching behind gear, rerouting cables and trying to remember which signal is going where? It’s a Jungle of cables back there. This is exactly why many Sound engineers rely on a humble but powerful tool: PATCHBAY. What is a Patchbay?

Since decades, the music industry, and Sound Engineers were getting drowned in Loudness War. A relentless battle where tracks were pushed to extreme volumes through heavy compression and limiting, which eventually was killing the Dynamics and Musicality of the music.But slowly a revolution of Sound Engineers and Artists is underway. Streaming normalization and evolving listener

Enquire Now INDUSTRY The Sound Engineering Behind LRAD Technology At the intersection of acoustic physics and audio technology lies the fascinating world of Long Range Acoustic Devices (LRAD). While often discussed in security contexts, these sophisticated systems represent remarkable achievements in sound engineering, drawing on principles that audio professionals and acousticians have refined over decades.

Enquire Now INDUSTRY How Gray Spark Audio Created the Music, Sound Design, and Mixing for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 The ICC Champions Trophy 2025  At Gray Spark Audio, we were honored to take on the challenge of creating the complete audio package that would resonate with millions of cricket fans worldwide. The Video Project Through

INDUSTRY How To Actually Make Money In Music The music industry offers far more opportunities for sustainable income than most people realize. Beyond the glamour of performing artists, there’s a thriving ecosystem of professionals who build rewarding careers through various specialized roles and services.   t the foundation of the industry lies music production and

Enquire Now INDUSTRY Live Sound Engineering: Beyond the Basics The world of live sound presents unique challenges that require specialized training beyond traditional sound engineering courses. At Gray Spark Audio Academy, our sound engineering degree program includes extensive live sound training, setting us apart from other sound engineer colleges.   Our music engineering course covers

Enquire Now INDUSTRY Top 5 must have plugins in 2025: At Gray Spark Audio, we believe in empowering music producers with the tools they need to create exceptional soundscapes. While premium plugins offer an array of features, we understand that budget constraints can sometimes limit access to these resources. That’s why we’ve curated a list

Enquire Now INDUSTRY 3 Best DAWs For Audio Engineers and Music Producers Digital Audio Workstation, also known as DAW, is music production/ post production software that allows users to record audio on a personal computer. These DAWs work on both the Mac and Windows operating systems. It is used for all aspects of Sound engineering