Posts with tag microphone-recording-tips

Tutorial | Sep 01, 2016 by Joe Albano

Before you reach for your EQ and compression plugins to shape the sound of your snare drum consider adjusting the character by using multiple microphones and mixing those. It's a powerful way.

Review | Aug 16, 2016 by Joe Albano

Planning a recording session? Here's 7 of the most popular studio condenser microphones that most producers and engineers covet and yearn for. Do you agree?

News | Aug 15, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

It's an impossible question to answer outright, but judging by user reactions the new Townsend Sphere L22 mic and plug-in system could be the most advanced mic modelling system to date.

Tutorial | Aug 07, 2016 by Joe Albano

The key to getting a good recording is not only dependent on the microphone you use. The preamp can have a major impact too. Here's seven of the best mic pre's for recording musicians and engineers.

News | Aug 05, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Lauten adds LA-220 Solid-state vocal condenser and LA-120 small diaphragm instrument pair to the "Series Black" microphone line aimed at budding (and budget?) recording musicians and producers.

Tutorial | Jul 22, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

The large diaphragm condenser microphone is the most common choice for vocal recording. But do you NEED to spend a fortune? Joe Albano explores the mic choices that won't necessarily bankrupt you.

News | Jun 30, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

The Aston Microphones Custom Rycote shock mount makes use of Rycote's patented vibration-resistant Lyre mount and makes it easy to quickly mount all Aston microphones. And it's purple!

Tutorial | Jun 03, 2016 by Joe Albano

Live recording'"especially multitrack live recording'"can present its own particular set of challenges, over and above the ones we normally face in the studio. Here's 5 live recording mistakes to avoid.

Review | Jun 02, 2016 by Matt Vanacoro

If you're looking for clip-on lavalier microphone, with a quality external signal converter, Apogee & Sennheiser's ClipMic digital brings pro mobile recording for iOS devices. Here's our video review.

Tutorial | May 01, 2016 by Joe Albano

A common question for recording musicians and engineers is whether to use a dynamic or condenser microphone. In this article, Joe Albano explores conventional advice to see whether they hold true.

News | Jan 29, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

A good reflection filter can solve a lot of issues when recording vocals in an untreated room like your bedroom. Aston have announced their new Aston Halo, a reflection filter with some great tech.

News | Dec 02, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

If you want 20 of the world's best studio microphones without buying/storing them all... IK Multimedia's T-RackS Mic Room is for you. It brings new mic-modelling features to your PC/Mac based DAW.

Review | Oct 23, 2015 by Matt Vanacoro

When choosing the right headset microphone, one of the most important aspects is capturing the voice well without noisy environments. This video review pits DPA, Countryman & Shure against each other.

News | Sep 20, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Watch sound designer Diego Stocco reveal his field & studio recording microphone technique for capturing dynamics and resonances more intimately than with a standard setup. Sound designers take note.

Review | Aug 26, 2014 by Hollin Jones

Getting a good matched pair of microphones when recording audio in stereo is crucial. sE Electronics' sE5 provides a solid base from which to start and at a price that won't hurt your wallet.