Posts with tag recording-vocals-microphone

Tutorial | Mar 07, 2019 by Joe Albano

Even vocals that have been performed well can sometimes struggle to sit in a mix. Joe Albano shows you some of his pro tips for coping in these situations.

Review | Feb 20, 2019 by Joe Albano

Antelope's Edge family of mics offers huge flexibility, with mic modelling, variable pattern control and much more. Joe Albano put them to the test and here's what he found.

Tip | Dec 31, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Here are 5 things you can try to make sure you get a great vocal take, and also to make your vocals more interesting, from how you stand to recording before you press record...

News | Dec 20, 2018 by Hollin Jones

RØDE's extensive family of mics gets a new member with this updated PodMic, designed to perform all your podcasting needs. Here's what you need to know.

News | Dec 18, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Aston's latest mic has 4 switchable voices, phantom power autodetect and built-in preamp. It could be the only mic you ever need - and the price may surprise you...

Tutorial | Dec 13, 2018 by Joe Albano

We all know the importance of having a good mic selection, but what about all the mic accessories that can make or break a session? Joe Albano hails the unsung heroes of the studio cupboard.

Review | Nov 12, 2018 by Joe Albano

This high-end large-diaphragm cardioid condenser inspired by the Ela M 251 has a serious pedigree, but how does it sound? Joe Albano put it to the test and was suitably impressed.

Review | Sep 05, 2018 by Hollin Jones

This microphone from Lewitt Audio has 8 switchable polar patterns for almost any recording task you can think of. But does it sound as good as it looks?

Review | Jun 20, 2018 by Hollin Jones

The best way to shape your sounds is at the source and this unique, hand-crafted lo-fi microphone is an excellent way to do it, as Hollin Jones discovered.

News | May 13, 2018 by Hollin Jones

This is a serious handheld mic for live performance, and now those living in the US can easily get their hands on one.

Tutorial | Dec 07, 2017 by Matt Vanacoro

Getting a great vocal performance isn't just about your technical skills, all kinds of human factors play a part too. Matt Vanacoro shares his experiences with these 8 top tips.

Review | Aug 08, 2017 by Lynda Arnold

The ISOVOX 2 really takes things to the next level as far as acoustic isolation is concerned, providing an all-round solution for serious acoustic treatment. Lynda Arnold gave it a whirl.

News | Feb 10, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

The new Auteur MKII preamp circuitry from Black Lion Audio offers detail and nuance along with vintage vibe, available in two-channel, half-rack 1RU or single-channel 500 series configurations.

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.