5 Must-have Live Microphones Under $500
Is it time to step up the quality in your live mic locker? If you have the budget to invest in a great live microphone, then you’ll find no... Read more »
Recording News
May 13, 2016, 7:57 AM
May 13, 2016, 7:32 AM
Hi-Fi Lo-Fi ?
Lo-fi high fidelity; it sounds like a contradiction, doesn’t it? Lots of guitar pedals, software effects, and hardware units offer to “lo-fi”... Read more »
May 12, 2016, 5:33 PM
How Hot Should I Record My Vocals?
In the old days of analog-tape recording, you wanted to record your vocals as “hot” (close to maximum level) as you could, because less level... Read more »
May 12, 2016, 10:16 AM
Ribbon Mics: How Do They Work?
Mitch Gallagher explains how ribbon microphones work and the types of applications they excel at. After the video, learn more about popular... Read more »
May 11, 2016, 6:37 PM
When in Doubt, Start with the “Longest Dimension Rule” for Mic Placement
When you’re miking up acoustic instruments, experimentation and using your ears are the names of the game when finding the perfect mic... Read more »
May 11, 2016, 6:34 PM
Pre-GearFest Amplified Workshops
Back by popular demand! Sweetwater’s Amplified Workshops take place the day before GearFest officially starts — on June 16, right here on the... Read more »
May 10, 2016, 10:16 AM
How to Get a Great Snare Drum Sound by Sweetwater
Mark Hornsby and Nick D’Virgilio share some techniques for capturing great snare drum tones. For this video, Mark has chosen a Telefunken M80... Read more »
May 9, 2016, 7:30 PM
How to Tighten Up a Recording Without Quantizing
It can be discouraging when you love the feel of a particular performance but it somehow sounds a bit off; things aren’t as tight as they could... Read more »
May 9, 2016, 7:28 PM
Little Labs MONOTOR
Little Labs has announced their MONOTOR source analyzing professional headphone amp. Designed for professional use, MONOTOR offers audiophile... Read more »
May 9, 2016, 7:28 PM
Billboard Releases Top 2015 Money-makers List
Billboard magazine has released their list of the top money-making musicians/bands for 2015. It’s an interesting list both from the obvious... Read more »