Monitor headphones, sometimes called studio headphones, are built to reproduce sound as close to the studio recording as possible. You may have seen them used in recording studios for monitoring and mixing, but they are just as useful for the … Read more
What’s the difference between condenser vs dynamic microphones, and when would you use one vs the other? In this post we dig into all the answers.
Drums are notoriously difficult to mic. There’s just a lot more sonic action going on inside a drum than in most other instruments, and they create a layering of harmonic overtones with every note. This helps the drums sound good … Read more
If you’re just getting started recording your music or performing live, you may not want to spend a ton of money on a microphone. And if you’re serious about recording music, you need a well-rounded studio with a well-stocked microphone locker. The most common type of microphone in studios is the condenser microphone. But the…
Whether you’re playing live or recording in the studio, it’s important to have a microphone that can give you a clear and accurate representation of your lyrics. The problem is that there are thousands of great vocal microphones to fit … Read more
Let’s face it, we can’t all afford to start off with a multi-million dollar studio or a live sound rig worthy of Carnegie Hall. As much as we all dream of owning boutique and high-end microphones, it’s not always realistic … Read more
As recording technology continues to become more affordable, gaining access to high-quality condenser microphones is easier than ever. Brands like Neumann, Audio-Technica, AKG, and MXL are releasing quality mics at prices we couldn’t have imagined ten years ago. The problem … Read more