21 Guitar Amp Mics – Take a Listen!
We all know that guitarists are obsessive about their tone, and rightfully so. They audition everything from guitars to amps, tubes, speakers,... Read more »
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Sep 4, 2025, 2:13 PM
Sep 3, 2025, 1:27 PM
3 Ways to Make Your Acoustic Guitar Sound Better
Let’s face it, there aren’t many variables in the sound of an acoustic guitar, and few that are easily changed. String and pick choice are the... Read more »
May 6, 2025, 4:59 PM
How to Mic a Drum Kit
There are lots of ways to mic a drum set. So, let’s walk through how to mic a drum kit — all the way from the kick and snare to the toms,... Read more »
Dec 8, 2021, 11:00 AM
Underrated Studio Gear You Should Know
For every widely recognized microphone, compressor, studio monitor, mic preamp, or any other studio tool, there are many more that will do an... Read more »
Sep 5, 2019, 12:00 PM
PRS SE Angelus A50E Acoustic-electric Guitar Demo
More videos like this PRS SE Angelus A50E guitar demo Shop for the PRS SE Angelus A50E at Sweetwater Shop for the Audio-Technica AT5045... Read more »
Jun 28, 2018, 5:00 PM
Sanctus Real – Confidence (Live at Sweetwater)
Two-time GRAMMY nominated and GMA Dove Award-winning Christian rock band Sanctus Real performs an acoustic version of their song “Confidence”... Read more »
Apr 30, 2018, 8:00 AM
Top Picks: Desert Island Mics of the Pros
As engineers, producers, and musicians, we love our tools. Some would say we love our “toys.” But the truth is that the tools in our toolbox not... Read more »
Sep 25, 2017, 9:25 AM
Best Small-diaphragm Condenser Mics for Acoustic Guitar
You’re recording acoustic guitar and wondering which microphone you should use. Perhaps you’ve heard that small-diaphragm condenser microphoness... Read more »
Feb 10, 2017, 11:06 AM
Drum Mic Shootout with Mike Johnston of MikesLessons.com
Mike Johnston of mikeslessons.com demonstrates the dual Audio-Technica 5045 drum microphone setup that he uses for his online lessons and shows... Read more »
May 25, 2016, 10:16 AM
6 Tips for Getting Great Acoustic Guitar Sounds by Sweetwater
Mitch Gallagher and Don Carr present six tried-and-true techniques for capturing great acoustic guitar tones, using the Audio-Technica AT5045... Read more »