We’ve put together a list of 15 studio microphones that have captured a good sound, are reliable, and don’t cost a fortune. A “workhorse” microphone list for home and project studios. …
I first used this kick drum recording technique when we hired Eddie Kramer to teach a workshop for some of our students (which, honestly was a trip and a half …
What mic should I buy? Buying and comparing microphones is probably one of the most subtle art forms out there when starting a recording studio or home studio. Truth is… …
As an audio engineer, recording drums can be both the best and worst part of a recording session. If you get a great drum sound the entire album can sound …
You’re recording electric guitars. First you need to have a basic idea of mic placement on the guitar amplifier. … that and have a good head and cabinet. If the sound …
Disclaimer: there’s no insinuation here that any of these recording techniques will actually get you the sound you want – they’re just some things I’ve done in the past for fun …
When recording an acoustic guitar your fist choice is: record in stereo or in mono? For purposes of this post we’ll talk only about stereo mic techniques for an acoustic …
Related Recording Tips: How to Record Drums Drum hi-hats can sizzle, crash, shwoosh, and clang… they can make a song mix sound great or like an audio disaster. Sometimes it …
Tips how to record vocals with a pop filter I wrote about using a pencil as a pop filter by taping it (or use a rubber band) across the center of …
Home recording studio on a budget? …or even if not and you have a lot of cash to spend on gear – we thought it would be cool to make …
If you’re in a professional recording studio, working out of your bedroom, or have a home studio that’s somewhere in between, a lot of recording tips are universal. It’s true …
Old terms to new, we’ve compiled a big ‘ole list of audio and audio engineering terms. Search away: Absorption The loss of energy from a sound wave caused by friction with …