Best Condenser Mics Under $1,000
The number of high-quality condenser microphones under $1,000 has exploded over the last several years, with new manufacturers and legacy... Read more »
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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 »
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 »
Dec 27, 2022, 8:00 AM
Best Mics for Baritone Saxophone — with Sound Samples
The baritone saxophone has played a significant role in jazz and even rock music. It’s a sound that most people recognize, even if they can’t... Read more »
Oct 7, 2022, 11:00 AM
Shure Vocal Microphones for Stage and Studio: Which Is the Best for You?
Shure has been building industry-standard microphones for the better part of a century, and their products are found on top-level concert stages... Read more »
Aug 2, 2022, 2:49 PM
Best Mics for Flugelhorn – Take a Listen
The flugelhorn. For those who were listening to radio in the ’70s, it may bring back memories of the biggest flugelhorn hit in recent memory:... Read more »
Jul 10, 2022, 6:00 AM
How to Mic a Choir – With Sound Samples!
The human voice. It was the very first instrument. No other musical instrument is capable of such complexity and expression. Now take one voice... Read more »
Jul 9, 2022, 8:00 AM
11 Tips for Better Voice-over Recording
When recording a voice-over — whether it’s a single sentence or a whole audio book — there are several things that you can do to improve the... Read more »
Apr 18, 2022, 3:30 PM
Recording the Banjo
Quite a number of people (some of whom aren’t even banjo players) consider the banjo to be the only truly American instrument. Though the roots... Read more »
Apr 5, 2022, 12:00 PM
Best Mics for Piccolo Trumpet — Take a Listen
The piccolo trumpet — what an iconic sound! Mention it, and most musicians alive today think of one song: “Penny Lane.” That trumpet solo... Read more »