Best Mics for Rap Vocals in 2022
Hip-hop has become highly prominent in mainstream music over the years, so much so that it’s influenced the world of production, mixing, and... Read more »
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Jul 29, 2026, 9:02 AM
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Mic or Preamp: Which Should You Upgrade First?
Which came first: The chicken or the egg? Nobody seems to know the answer to this age-old question. Likewise, many recordists wonder which gear... Read more »
Jul 22, 2026, 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 »
Jul 20, 2026, 10:19 AM
Legendary Mics That Have Stood the Test of Time
Condenser microphones are commonplace today, and there are hundreds of choices available from dozens of manufacturers; but prior to World War... Read more »
Jul 20, 2026, 8:00 AM
Stunning Studio Gear That Will Stop You in Your Tracks
These days, you can get great sounds out of not-so-deep pockets. It’s astonishing what you can produce with a $300 microphone, a laptop, and a... Read more »
Jul 19, 2026, 10:00 AM
How a Microphone Works
From handheld stage dynamics to high-dollar large-diaphragm studio condensers to tour-ready contemporary ribbons, there are lots of microphones... Read more »
Jul 17, 2026, 12:00 PM
Mics of the Masters, Part 2
Your studio’s mic locker is like an artist’s palette that lets you paint with sound. A grand simile, perhaps; but true. Different mics have... Read more »
Jun 15, 2026, 10:17 AM
Neumann U 87 Ai: The Industry Standard for World-class Sound
Few mics have been able to stake out a legacy like Neumann’s vaunted U87 condenser microphone. Since its first introduction in 1967, its... Read more »
Oct 30, 2025, 1:00 PM
PRS Tempest GS Tube Amp Demo ft. Paul Reed Smith: The Perfect Sonic Storm | Sweetwater Exclusive
Showing off the PRS Tempest GS 50 and GS 100 amp heads, Paul Reed Smith himself joins Sweetwater’s sultan of soul Don Carr for an exclusive demo... Read more »
Sep 4, 2025, 2:13 PM
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 »