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 »
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May 6, 2025, 4:59 PM
May 1, 2025, 8:18 AM
Choosing the Best Microphone for Acoustic Guitar – 32 Mic Shootout
When Don Carr and I went into the studio back in 2017 to record sound clips for the article “Best Small-diaphragm Condenser Mics for Acoustic... Read more »
Jul 1, 2022, 8:48 AM
Fresh Pots! – Dissecting Dave Grohl’s Nirvana Drum Sound
Though he would reject the title, Dave Grohl is a living drum god who has encouraged countless drummers to take up sticks and beat the living... Read more »
Feb 22, 2021, 12:00 PM
8 Unique Mic Placement Tricks of the Pros
Want to make better-sounding recordings? Having the right gear is a solid starting point — but learning how to use it to its greatest advantage... Read more »
Jan 1, 2021, 8:00 AM
Home Studio Essentials Under $600
This year, you took the dive and finally set up your home studio, whether you really wanted to or not. You invested in a good interface and a... Read more »
Jun 19, 2020, 9:18 AM
Making Records in the Golden Age of Analog
By the dawn of the 1980s, the Golden Age of Analog was in full bloom. The majestic-sounding Neve 8078, representing the pinnacle of handwired... 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 »
Jun 29, 2005, 9:43 AM
Sound Just Like Dave Matthews
Ever wonder what happens to all those mics and other equipment that manufacturers loan to big shows and festivals? Sweetwater picks them up and... Read more »
May 16, 2002, 12:00 AM
AKG C451B Review
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to audition and use one of the most popular microphones of all time, the small diaphragm AKG C451B. The... Read more »