How to Optimize a PC for Audio Recording
Learn how to optimize a PC for audio recording with practical settings that reduce latency, protect sessions, and keep your DAW stable under load daily.
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Moving From Mac to PC for Music Production
Moving from Mac to PC for music production? Learn what changes, what improves, and how to avoid latency, plugin, and workflow issues.
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Best CPU for DAW Work in 2026
Choosing the best cpu for daw work means balancing cores, clock speed, latency, and stability for recording, mixing, and virtual instruments.
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How to Prevent Audio Dropouts in Sessions
Learn how to prevent audio dropouts with practical fixes for buffer size, drivers, storage, plugins, and Windows DAW system stability.
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Choosing the Right NVMe Drive for Audio Production
Choosing the Right NVMe Drive for Audio Production: Standard vs. High Performance Samsung 990 Pro vs. 9100 Pro Gen 5 At PCAudioLabs, we know that every component in your DAW system plays a role in your creative workflow—especially your storage drive. With today’s audio projects pushing hundreds of tracks, high-res samples, and real-time processing, storage
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Pro Audio Laptop CPU comparison: Intel Ultra 9 275HX vs Apple M4 Pro
Intel Ultra 9 275HX vs Apple M4 Pro – Which is better for pro audio, video, and DJing? In this article, we’ll explore the comparison between the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and Apple M4 Pro CPUs, specifically comparing our Rok Box MC Mobile X PRO laptop to the Apple M4 and MacBook options.
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DPC Latency: What is it, Does PCAudioLabs Test for DPC Latency?
DPC Latency: What is it, Does PCAudioLabs Test for DPC Latency? Updated: 4/10/2026 DPC latency is, simply put, the enemy of music production. In this article, we’ll talk about what DPC latency is, if PCAudioLabs tests for DPC latency, and how our Rok Box Pro Audio PCs are better at ensuring that DPC latency is
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How to install your Rok Box GPU
Your PCAL Rok Box may arrive with its Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) not installed. This is to protect it during shipment. As a result, the GPU will need to be installed when your system arrives. To do this: 1. Remove the case side of the PC to access the inside of the PC where the
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My Thunderbolt device is not recognized on my PCAudioLabs PC
If your Thunderbolt device isn’t recognized on your PCAL pro audio PC, there are some troubleshooting steps to check. First, check that your Thunderbolt add-in card is properly installed in the correct PCIe slot on your motherboard. You can do this by opening your PCAL system and looking at the motherboard. In MC X systems,
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How to update the BIOS on a PCAudioLabs Laptop
The following is an overview of the BIOS update and steps necessary. Please note; updating your BIOS is not suggested, and not needed in most conditions. Please do NOT use any third-party BIOS files for your laptop — if you do, it will void your warranty. Please ONLY use BIOS files sent to you by PCAL. In
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