How to Mic a Snare Drum
Choosing a snare drum mic is important, as I discussed in “Best Mics for Recording Snare Drums,” but positioning the mic is equally important.... Read more »
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50 Cheap Things Every Studio Should Have – But Some Don’t!
You think you have a full-service studio? We’ll see about that. Sweetwater’s Shawn Dealey and I were chatting over lunch about all the things... 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 »
Jul 17, 2017, 12:00 PM
Best Preamps for Snare Drum
As much as I enjoy comparing mics on snare, as discussed in Best Mics for Recording Snare Drums, I love exploring the differences a preamp can... Read more »
Mar 1, 2016, 12:00 AM
Complete Your Live Sound Kit with 10 Must-have Accessories
Sometimes they’re toolboxes, sometimes they’re old army bags or converted equipment racks, but one thing’s for sure, every seasoned live sound... Read more »
Nov 24, 2015, 2:01 PM
Polarity – Does It Really Matter?
Polarity: What is it? And does it matter…really? Polarity, when it comes to recording, means having the speaker move in the same direction that... Read more »
Dec 15, 1999, 12:00 AM
How to figure out speaker wiring polarity when cables aren’t labeled
Speaker polarity is critically important, and fortunately it’s not all that hard to get it right.“What is the best way to make sure that the... Read more »