12 Ribbon Mics for Electric Guitar – Take a Listen
Most engineers know that ribbon mics and electric guitars are a match made in heaven. But which ribbon mic is right for you? Which one will... Read more »
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Sep 12, 2025, 9:28 AM
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 »
May 23, 2023, 10:42 AM
GIVEAWAY 🎁 Time Is Running Out | AEA R44CE Ribbon Microphone
HOW TO ENTER the May YouTube Monthly Giveaway: 1. ✅ Subscribe to the Sweetwater YouTube channel. 2. “Like” this YouTube video. 3. ✏️ Comment... Read more »
May 1, 2023, 10:00 AM
GIVEAWAY 🎁 — AEA R44CE Ribbon Microphone ✅ — YouTube Giveaway!
HOW TO ENTER the May YouTube Monthly Giveaway: 1. ✅ Subscribe to the Sweetwater YouTube channel. 2. “Like” this YouTube video. 3. ✏️ Comment... 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 »
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 »
Apr 22, 2022, 8:00 AM
12 Top-of-the-line Ribbon Microphones
As the ribbon microphone celebrates its 100th birthday, we thought we’d take a look back at its illustrious history, even as we shine a light on... 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 »
Feb 19, 2022, 3:00 PM
Best Mics for Saxophone – with Sound Samples
Saxophone. It’s such an iconic-sounding instrument. From Paul Desmond’s timeless melody on the biggest-selling jazz single of all time, Dave... Read more »
Jan 28, 2022, 5:36 PM
Choosing the Best Mic for Upright Bass – with Sound Samples
There are lots of instruments that are challenging to mic and record. For me, the upright bass (or double bass) is right up near the top of that... Read more »