To complement the magazine article on desktop recording, here are links to some Web sites with helpful background and tips. It's also a good idea to visit the sites of hardware and software manufacturers; many provide a wealth of information and user forums.
| C|Net Download.com | Hundreds of shareware and freeware audio programs, many with user ratings. |
| Digital Domain | Links, technical papers, tutorials, and more. Run by Grammy-winning mastering engineer Bob Katz, this site just keeps getting better and better. |
| Harmony Central | Tutorials, gear reviews, and oodles of links. |
| Home Recording | Just what the name implies. Check out the Web ring for collaborators, tutorials, and more. |
| Home Recording at About.com | Tutorials, discussions, and links. |
| Microphones for Your Home Studio | Great introduction to microphones and how to use them. |
| PC Recording.com | FAQs, tips, and reviews. |
| Stereo Microphone Techniques | An extremely technical discussion of the theory behind stereo miking techniques, drawn from an upcoming textbook. Impress your friends. |
| Sweetwater's Word for the Day | An excellent glossary of audio terms. While you're there, check out the Technical Tip of the Day archives. |
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