While it might be more common to see a dynamic mic on a kick drum, in this shootout we’ve put three LDCs to the test with a little help from pro audio specialist David Barrett. The contenders include: The Neumann U 47, the Bock Audio iFET, and the Soyuz SU-019....
In the market for a higher-end LDC mic that sounds great on vocals? Then check out this shootout where we put four LDC mics head to head on male vocals with the help of pro audio specialist Marc Kuzio. The contenders include: The Neumann U87Ai, the Neumann U 47,...
If you are looking for a budget-friendly SDC (Small Diaphragm Condenser) microphone, make sure you check out this blind test we made on acoustic guitar between the Lauten LA-120 vs the Peluso CEMC6 vs. the Avantone CK-1. All of the microphones have cardioid capsules,...
Drummers who have an ear for tone and desire multiple options when playing live or recording in the studio know that a drum’s tone is dependent not only on its material, but on how that material is made into a drum. Metal snare drums offer entirely different tonal...
In this comparison between 4 FET vocal microphones, we’ve blind-tested some of our favorite budget FET mics, and put them head to head on male vocals with a little help from pro audio specialist Marc Kuzio. The contending microphones are the Lauten Audio...
In this shootout, we’ve compared 2 different types of microphones and put them head to head on male vocals with a little help from pro audio specialist Marc Kuzio. The contenders include: The LA-320 and the LA-220. Each mic brings a different sound to the table,...
In this shootout, we’ve rounded up 3 microphones from the Lauten Series Black and put them head to head on male vocals with a little help from pro audio specialist Marc Kuzio. The contenders include: The LA-120 SDC, the LA-220 LDC, and the LA-320 LDC. These...
In this shootout, we’ve rounded up 3 of our favorite 87-style mics and put them head to head on male vocals with a little help from pro audio specialist Marc Kuzio. The contenders include: The Warm Audio WA87, the Peluso P87, and the Neumann U87Ai. The three...
In this shootout, we’ve rounded up 3 of our favorite 87-style mics and put them head to head on female vocals with a little help from Ayisa Adderley of the band Eyes Eat Suns. The contenders include: The Warm Audio WA87, the Peluso P87, and the Neumann...
In this shootout, we’ve rounded up 4 different types of microphones and put them head to head on female vocals with a little help from Ayisa Adderley of the band Eyes Eat Suns. The contenders include: The Shure SM7B, the AEA R44 CXE, the Manley Ref C, and...
In this shootout, we’ve rounded up 4 of our favorite LDC mics in the 2k price point and put them head to head on female vocals with a little help from Ayisa Adderley of the band Eyes Eat Suns. The contenders include: The Telefunken Elektroakustik AR-51,...
In this Sound Pure Gear Tip, guitar specialist Michael Buckley runs us through his process for changing strings using locking tuners. Michael explains that the most important thing about changing strings is making sure everything is taught and running in line. You’ll...
