How to get the best results when you record vocals - 12 Tips for Better Vocal Tracks
LearningNo matter the genre, a lead vocal track is always the focal point of a song. As a result, you should approach recording vocals with forethought and planning. If you want the best results, you need to…
Recording electric guitar - Hardware - The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 74
LearningIn this new installment I will suggest some mics and DIs to record electric guitar. By no means is this list meant to be an exhaustive one. As usual, I will stick to the standard solutions which have…
Talking mics - The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 61
LearningA series like this wouldn't be complete if it didn't have an article dedicated exclusively to the recording tool by excellence: the microphone. For a change, I'll start today with some theory and the…
Classic Gear Spotlight: The Versatile and Durable Shure… - The Legendary SM57
LearningThe Shure SM57 arrived on the scene in 1965 and quickly became a fixture in the pro audio world. The versatile, solidly built, yet inexpensive dynamic mic is great for guitar cabinets, snare drums, h…
Q&A: Telefunken Engineer Ryan Loftus - A peek inside a legendary mic manufacturer
LearningAudiofanzine met up with Ryan Loftus ─ engineer at Telefunken Eletroakustik ─ to talk about the high-end microphones the company manufactures.
Improve Your Microphone IQ - Understanding the Differences Between Mic Types Will Improve Your Mix
LearningIf you're not sure of the difference between condenser mics, ribbon mics, and dynamic mics, or what a polar pattern is, here’s a quick overview that will get you up and running when it comes to micro…
Best Large-Diaphragm Condenser Mics from $150 to $300 (… - The top large-diaphragm condenser microphones between $150 and $300 (€100 and €200)
LearningAn indispensable tool in any studio, condenser mics allows us to record vocals as well acoustic instruments. Today, many brands offer large-diaphragm FET condenser mics for home studios on moderate b…
The Best Large Diaphragm Condenser Mics Under $150/€100 - The Top Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphones Under $150/€100
LearningAn indispensable tool in any studio, condenser mics allows us to record vocals as well acoustic instruments. Today, many brands offer large-diaphragm FET condenser mics for home studios on limited bu…
Top 8 reference dynamic microphones - The best dynamic microphones
LearningHere is a selection of 8 dynamic mics for recording drums, guitars, voice and any other instrument.
A Survey of Kick Drum Microphones - The Mighty Kick Drum Microphone: Part 2
LearningOur survey of kick drum microphones through the years continues....
A Love Affair With Channel One - The Mighty Kick Drum Microphone: Part 1
LearningThough there are other conventions, it is generally agreed that the kick drum goes into the first channel of the console, and for time immemorial, inordinate efforts have gone into tediously adjustin…
Microphone Types - Microphones: How to choose
LearningLong the role of the professional sound engineer, choosing the appropriate microphone has now become, with the proliferation of the home studio, the task of the amateur and even the beginner. This ch…
