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Author: SWAMP Industries Date Posted: 6 September 2026
Free structured courses from the SWAMP team. Short written lessons that build from fundamentals to real-world confidence.
Updating the Firmware for SWAMP SDM16i WiFi Digital Mixer
Date Posted: 10 December 2019
Easy to follow steps to update the firmware for the SWAMP SDM16i WiFi Digital Mixer
Signal Flow
Author: SWAMP Industries Date Posted: 6 September 2026
Trace the audio path from source to speaker: signal types, gain staging, and what happens inside the mixing desk. Lesson 1 of the SWAMP audio production course.
Audio Connections
Author: SWAMP Industries Date Posted: 6 September 2026
The main cable types and connectors, balanced vs unbalanced, and connecting instruments to a PA cleanly. Lesson 2 of the SWAMP audio production course.
Audio Interfaces
Author: SWAMP Industries Date Posted: 6 September 2026
What an interface does, which specs matter, and building a home studio around one. Lesson 3 of the SWAMP audio production course.
Mixing and Effects
Author: SWAMP Industries Date Posted: 6 September 2026
The three tools that do most of the work in any mix, on hardware or in a DAW. Lesson 4 of the SWAMP audio production course.
Live Sound
Author: SWAMP Industries Date Posted: 6 September 2026
Applying the course on stage: PA selection, monitoring, feedback control, mixer placement and signal routing. Lesson 5 of the SWAMP audio production course.
Troubleshooting
Author: SWAMP Industries Date Posted: 6 September 2026
The five faults every system develops and how to fix them fast, plus gear maintenance basics. Lesson 6 of the SWAMP audio production course.
Advanced Topics
Author: SWAMP Industries Date Posted: 6 September 2026
MIDI controllers, spatial effects and DSP speaker management: where to go after the fundamentals. The final lesson of the SWAMP audio production course.
Updating the Firmware for Soundking DM20 Digital Mixing Console
Date Posted: 24 May 2018
Easy to follow steps to update the firmware for the Soundking DM20 Digital Mixing Console, and the Soundking DB20P Digital Rack Mixer.
Setup Guide for the Home Vocal Recording Packages
Date Posted: 25 August 2013
If you have just received your home recording package from SWAMP and are looking for some simple step by step instructions to the setup process, check out our latest guide. We run through everything from setting up the stand, mounting the vocal booth and
Mic Level Signals Explained – Balanced, Low Impedance
Date Posted: 22 August 2013
Explore the fundamentals of mic level signals, their low impedance characteristics, and the importance of balanced connections in professional audio setups. Learn how proper impedance matching and signal balancing ensure optimal sound quality.
Line Level Signals Explained
Date Posted: 13 September 2013
Learn what a line level signal is, how it compares to mic and speaker signals, the difference between consumer and professional standards, how to avoid impedance mismatches, and how to choose the right cables and connectors for your gear.
