Ted S.

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Ted Schmitz (aka Wanderingted) is both a seasoned tech expert with over 10 years experience in the industry and a working songwriter and performer. Armed with music degrees from Northwestern University and the Manhattan School of Music, Ted’s reviews go beyond specs and features, connecting audio technology with the actual enjoyment and creation of music.

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Piano Marvel Review

Overview: Piano Marvel Review Introduction: Piano Marvel Review The piano has so much to offer. Few instruments can play percussion, melody, and harmony all at the same time. No other

Headphones for Electric Guitar

Best Headphones for Electric Guitar

It’s not always practical to plug your axe into a Marshall stack when practicing at home. And monitoring from your guitar amp with the free earbuds that came with your

Martin Acoustic Guitar

How to Record Acoustic Guitar

Intro: How to record Acoustic Guitar How do you record an acoustic guitar? How do you skin a cat? These riddles have a myriad of answers. This post is here

Townsend Labs Sphere L22

Townsend Labs Sphere L22 Review

Townsend Labs Sphere L22 Review: Overview Introducing the Sphere L22 There once was a time when digital modeling was lame. Advances in technology have taken away this lameness, however, making

Three Types of Microphones

Types of Microphones & How They Work

The little capsule in a microphone interprets the sound of the moment you are in. Sometimes you need sensitivity, sometimes you wish it wasn’t so sensitive, or maybe you wish

Neumann TLM 102 and 103

Neumann TLM 102 vs 103

Summary and Rating: Neumann TLM 102 vs 103 Intro A common misconception is that the TLM 102 and TLM 103 are the most closely related mics in the Neumann line

Neumann TLM 103 Microphone

Neumann TLM 103 Review

The Neumann U87 is the famous gold-standard large-diaphragm condenser mic used in countless recordings. The problem is that a U87 costs around $3700. Enter the Neumann TLM 103, a repackaged U87 at one-third the cost.