Jay Goodman

Jay Goodman is a musician, gear-head, and sandwich-lover based in Brooklyn, NY. He graduated from NYU with focuses in jazz performance, music technology, music business, and computer science. Jay is an active touring musician and has traveled the world performing with numerous acts on bass, guitar, and synths. While touring, Jay loves exploring local culture through food and cuisine, especially sandwiches. Between tours, jay has worked as a pro-audio tech, general manager and music director of a music school, app developer, SEM and SEO, graphic designer, social media manager, and as a journalist. Jay is also the co-founder of Mystery Buildings LLC, which is an independent record label and publishing company. Currently, Jay owns and runs a boutique-recording studio in Brooklyn that specializes in commercial work as well as analog sounds. Jay is incredibly passionate about pro-audio equipment and is always asking, “How and why does this work?” Take full advantage of Jay’s inquisitive mind as he shares his tips and tricks here at Adorama.

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Recording Interview Audio for All Budgets

Depending on what you have heard, recording interview audio may seem daunting or as simple as plugging a...
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6 Simple Hacks for Home Audio

There are a lot of ways to improve your home audio experience without dropping big bucks on fancy...

Biggest EQ Mistakes for Performing Artists

EQ plays a large role in how artists sound. The blend of low, mid, and high frequencies need...

Seven Tips to Make Your Recording Studio Computer Run Faster

The computer is the heart and brain of any recording studio. When your computer starts to run slow...

What You Need to Know About Buying a PA System in 2018

To help you get your bearings in the world of PA systems we will discuss the three basic...

Buying Guide: Best Microphones for Live Sound

Musicians and sound engineers are constantly trying to figure out how to create the quintessential live sound experience....

DJ 101: The Essential Gear List

A guide to  live  DJ setups and the equipment you need to get the dance floor moving.

A Practical Guide to Buying Your Next TV

When it comes to buying a new TV, there is a lot of new technology on the market...

Buying Guide to Home Theater Sound Systems

Home theaters are no longer reserved for the super wealthy. Big screen televisions and home theater sound systems...

Buying Guide: Shotgun Microphones

Regardless of your budget, there is a shotgun microphone that can work for you and your video projects.

How to Get Started in Pro Tools

While there are currently countless DAW options on the market, one name has always been at the top...

Recording Podcast Audio: How to Get Started

Adorama audio expert Jay Goodman provides information on entry-level options to start recording audio for podcasts.

Recording Interview Audio for All Budgets

Adorama audio expert Jay Goodman discusses different types of microphones and how to best use them for interviews. In...

Universal Audio: Evolution of Recording Technology

The Universal Audio name has been synonymous with innovative recording products since 1958. Adorama Audio Expert, Jay Goodman,...

AES 2015 Highlights and Wrap-Up

This past weekend was the AES version of Comic Con: The 139th International AES Convention. I don’t blame you...

A Buying Guide to Affordable Studio Monitors

Shopping for studio monitors can be intimidating as they often have very expensiveprice tags. Howvever, there are affordable...

Buying Guide for the Pro Audio Creative

Choosing the perfect gift for someone special is never easy. It is even more difficult when that special...

Buying Guide for the Entertainment Tech

People have always loved their gadgets and gizmos. As the rate of technological advancement accelerates exponentially, it is...

A Buying Guide to Outboard Gear

Outboard equipment can be up to ten times the cost of the relative plug-in. As we build our...

Unboxing the Zoom F8

The Zoom F8 has all the features of a professional field recorder and it is less than one...

Best of Bose 2015

Pro Audio expert Jay Goodman explores the latest and greatest products from Bose.
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Unboxing the RME Babyface Pro

RME generously sent us their newest evolution of pro audio interfaces: The Babyface Pro ($749). This precision crafted aluminum device...

Roundup from Apple’s September 2015 Special Event

We take a closer look at the roundup of new products from Apple.
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Most Versatile Microphones for the Recording Engineer

Early on in my studio life, I had a strange feeling while I was putting up a pair...

Yamaha Introduces MusicCast: HiFi and Home Theater Wireless Sound Performance

It is such an exciting time to be a music listener. Thanks to streaming music, we have a...

Pro Headphones Buying Guide

Shopping for the perfect pair of pro headphones can feel overwhelming. There are so many brands and each...