Here we will discuss recording electric guitar by miking the front and back of an amp as well as using a room mic. The front microphone is obviously going to give you the direct sound of the amplifier. By blending in the back side of the amp, you get a full picture of...
Take a listen to the Warm Audio WA-84 SDC microphone. Utilizing a high-quality acoustic guitar, offering a fundamental response, as well as some complexity – in particular, a James Goodall approach to bracing is an ideal choice. We’re going to process the...
Some of the most frequently asked questions here at the shop are “Where do I start?”, “How do I get into recording my guitar that I just purchased?”, or “Hey I’m getting into recording, where do I begin?”. An acoustic guitar is a really good place to start....
In today’s installment of gear tips, we’re going to be talking about 500 series and more specifically how to install and remove modules in your chassis. If you’re not careful you might actually cause some damage to your gear, so this is what we do...
In this microphone shootout, we’ve focused on four of our favorite and most commonly used ribbon microphones. The Shure KSM 313, the Royer R121, the Coles 4038, and the AEA R84. A reminder, these microphones are eligible for our free Try Before You Buy, demo program....
Today we’re going to discuss drum overheads. We’re starting out with 3 different types of microphones – things really typical to see in drum overheads. You’ve got a FET Large Diaphragm Condenser (LDC) with the Neumann U87. You’ve got a FET Small Diaphragm...
Today we are covering the XY mic technique. The XY micing technique utilizes two microphones that are positioned so that they come together at the point of the diaphragm. The benefit of this is that it allows you to put two microphones in the same place in...
Today we’re focusing on specific techniques for mic’ing and recording nylon-stringed instruments. We’re starting with the Schoeps CMC-6 bodies, with MK2H capsules on them. These are omni capsules with a slight high-frequency extension. They provide a nice warm,...
The Rupert Neve designs 5211 is a stereo solid-state pre-designed by Rupert Neve that’s a bit of a departure for Rupert Neve designs in that it features a transformerless input stage. This allows you to keep things fairly transparent on the front end, but also...
Today we’re discussing some great alternatives to recording guitars through micing up your guitar cabinet in a large studio that you may not have access to. Particularly, if you lack the variety of microphones to use for that situation. In these circumstances, we...
What you’ll need Packing tape – Moving or packing tape is preferred, Things like duct tape, electrical tape, other tape may not hold on to the box well enough during shipping. Scrap cardboard or foam – This will be used to insulate the gear from the inside of...
Recording at home is not as daunting as it seems. While some aspire to record using a home studio, others may want to record practice sessions or write a song. Fortunately, not a lot of gear is needed. Here is an overview of what is needed to begin your recording...
