tech faq

How do I set up my USB microphone?

  • Here is a helpful video showing you how to change your audio inputs on a PC or a Mac 

What happens if I don’t have an external microphone? 

  • No sweat! Using the built-in internal microphone on either your phone or computer will work just fine! No need to buy an expensive microphone in order to get quality results.

Where should I put my microphone when I’m ready to record? 

  • Knowing where to place your microphone can be the difference between a good recording and a great recording (also, a terrible recording).

  • Follow this link to a playlist to learn more about where to place your microphone based on which instrument you play (don’t worry about the specific mics used here) 

BandLab? What’s that? 

  • BandLab is a free, online Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) that allows you to record yourself and collaborate on projects with your fellow students. We’ll also be using BandLab’s Education platform to send you assignments, help guide you through the recording process, and get you sounding your best even from afar! 

  • Note: BandLab for Education will only work with the Google Chrome browser. 

How do I set up my BandLab account? 

  • Follow this link for a video tutorial on how to set up your BandLab account and join virtual schools and gain access to the classes and assignments created there

How do I record using BandLab? 

  • First time using a DAW? No problem! Follow this link for a video on how to set up all of the necessary components to record yourself in BandLab and complete your first assignment

  • Note: While there is a BandLab mobile app, connecting it to BandLab for Education is tricky and not recommended 

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