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Erick Finn

Erick Finn writes SoundForgePro guides about audio editing, restoration and mastering using documented product information.

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A rack-width audio interface on a workbench with five of its eight front inputs connected to cream XLR cables.

RecordingSep 2026

How Many Inputs Do You Need on an Audio Interface?

Count the audio interface inputs you need from the largest session you will record at once, then match mic preamps, line and instrument channels.

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Three spools of copper speaker wire in different thicknesses with stripped ends, brass banana plugs and a wire stripper on a workbench.

Audio ToolsSep 2026

Speaker Wire Size Calculator: AWG by Length and Ohms

Choose speaker wire gauge from one-way run length, nominal impedance and conductor material, then inspect resistance, level change and estimated power separately.

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A hardware sampler with cream rubber pads and brass knobs on a walnut desk beside floppy disks and a closed laptop.

Audio ToolsSep 2026

Best Sampler Software by Workflow: Chopping, Instruments, Drums and Mobile

Choose sampler software by the work you need to finish: loop chopping, multisampled instruments, drums, layered sound design, mobile capture or free library playback.

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A walnut and brass stereo amplifier with two large tone knobs, a brass triangle and a felt bass-drum mallet on a marble counter.

Audio FundamentalsSep 2026

Bass vs Treble: What They Change and How to Balance Them

A practical guide to bass, treble and tone controls, with approximate frequency ranges and a flat-first method for better settings.

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A condenser microphone with its mesh head removed to show the gold capsule, beside a screwdriver and a soft brush on a workbench.

RecordingSep 2026

What Is a Condenser Microphone? How It Works and When to Use One

A practical explanation of condenser capsules, power, specifications and the recording situations where this microphone type makes sense.

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Two studio monitors on walnut stands angled inward on an oak floor, with a cream string stretched toward a low stool.

Audio ToolsSep 2026

Speaker Placement Calculator: Stereo Starting Positions

Calculate a practical starting position for two stereo speakers, then use the diagram and listening checklist to refine the setup.

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A brass-cased hard drive, a blank CD in a jewel case and a small flash drive on cream cards on a walnut sideboard.

Audio FundamentalsSep 2026

WAV vs FLAC vs MP3 for Editing, Mastering and Archive

A practical guide to choosing WAV, FLAC or MP3 for active editing, mastering, long-term storage, client handoff and listening copies.

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A shotgun microphone on a boom stand aimed into an empty room corner with an oak chair, a linen curtain and a rug.

RecordingSep 2026

Room Tone: Record, Edit and Use It in Sound Forge

A practical Sound Forge workflow for recording matching room tone, filling dialogue gaps and hiding edit boundaries without obvious loops.

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A closed laptop and earbuds on a birch side table in front of an oak desk with an audio interface and small walnut monitors.

ComparisonsSep 2026

Ocenaudio vs Sound Forge: Free Simplicity or Pro Workflow?

A practical Ocenaudio vs Sound Forge comparison for choosing between free cross-platform editing and a deeper Windows production workflow.

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A small cube speaker on a brass stand in front of a pair of larger walnut stereo monitors on a walnut desk.

Audio FundamentalsSep 2026

Mono Compatibility and Phase Correlation in Sound Forge

A practical Sound Forge workflow for spotting phase cancellation, checking a real mono fold-down and repairing the source without losing useful stereo width.

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A condenser microphone angled behind a round brass mesh pop filter, with a pencil and blank paper on an oak desk.

Sound Forge Restoration GuidesSep 2026

How to Reduce Sibilance in Sound Forge Without Dulling the Voice

A practical de-essing workflow for harsh S, SH and Z sounds, from local syllable repair to Dynamic EQ and dedicated VST3 tools.

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An audio interface with a guitar cable plugged in, a closed laptop and a brass stopwatch on an oak workbench.

Audio ToolsSep 2026

Audio Latency Calculator: Samples to Milliseconds

Convert buffer samples to milliseconds, compare sample rates and interpret input, output and round-trip latency with the limits made clear.

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