We always want the cleanest audio in the recording stage. This applies equally to laying down some vocal tracks or recording speech for a podcast, video, etc. One of simplest keys to attaining clean audio is to mitigate the plosive sounds, meaning those spikes in the 150Hz range on a voice when it enunciates a […]
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It goes without saying that home recording has come a long way since it became available. You could go back to the 70’s or even 60’s to find the true origins of home recording, albeit with 4 track recorders. As digital audio workstations first became available and subsequently practical for musicians and audio producers more
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There are all kinds of setups for recording drums with different microphones, but oftentimes your setup might come down to the gear you have. This extends both to the number of microphones you have as well as the number of inputs your recording hardware can simultaneously capture at once. Recording drums with two microphones in
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I’ve been talking more about the best practices for miking and recording drums as of late because the better your recordings sound, the better your mixes will sound. Over the years I’ve referred to the kick drum as the anchor for your entire mix. The kick establishes the timing, rhythm, even vibe of your mix,
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I recently did an overview on the best vocal mics for every budget, and in comparing different microphones I often cited their frequency responses. Let’s identify what is a microphone’s frequency response, what it means, and why it matters. What is a Microphone’s Frequency Response A microphone’s frequency response is the frequency range that microphone
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