As the choices out there for that next new mic grow by the year, choosing a single does-it-all option gets harder. We on the blog have been keeping an eye on developments new and not-so-new - here are five of our favourites for any occasion.
The Advantage Of Modern Multi Pattern Mics
Committing to a sound at the recording stage is usually a good idea but choice of polar pattern can potentially make much more difference than compression tweaks and the like. In this article Julian looks at the multi pattern mic and considers some of the modern designs which allow polar pattern choice to be a mix decision.
Audio Production Things We Loved In February 2024
With 2024 in full swing, many engineers will be looking out their window (hopefully) to see the joys of spring or autumn. Back inside, what new things landed at the blog to improve the view? Read on to find out as we round up our February favourites…
Microphone Specifications Explained
Microphone specs can look confusing, but ultimately it is possible to understand the numbers once you know what the values are telling you. This guide will help you make sense of them and help you to select the right microphone for the job.
We Name Our Favourite Mic Preamps For Any Flavour
Although a mic preamplifier’s influence on sounds is less transformative than some might think, the right one can still complement everything else. Here we list some of our top choices from pristine to less-than-clean.
Why Use EQ When You Can Use A Mic?
Reaching for the EQ is almost muscle memory when it comes to shaping signals. That said there is a whole world of sounds out there that can be had simply by knowing how a mic will sound and what it can bring. Here we talk about using the mic as the ultimate sculptor of sound in place of EQ.
My Fantasy Audio Christmas Present - SoundField Ambisonics Microphone
There is one microphone Mike Thornton has always wanted but never could justify buying as the price was so high, making the Soundfield microphone an ideal candidate for our fantasy Christmas present series.
5 Fresh Music Production Ideas You Should Try
In a rut? Need to find new ways to express your musical ideas? It happens to the best of us, sometimes it can simply be that you’re not exercising all your musical muscles and so you’re not able to stretch your ideas as you would like. Here, we offer five techniques that might not be staples in your current repertoire but hold the potential to transform your approach to music production.
My Fantasy Audio Christmas Present - Neumann U48
In the first of a series of articles running until Christmas, we asked the Experts team what audio product they would like to find under the tree. Either something unattainable or something from the past they wished they had owned, or owned again. The U47 was anticipated as being on someone’s fantasy Christmas list but William Wittman went in a slightly different direction with its less famous sibling the U48.
Pro Mic Versus Homemade Mic - Tested
Microphones all sound different. If you’ve ever wondered what creates the differences between mics this video is an interesting start to answering that question.
Record Acoustic Guitar - An In Depth Guide
One of the most commonly recorded instruments is acoustic guitar, It’s not hard to get a good acoustic sound but there are so many ways to approach it beyond pointing a mic at the 12th fret. Here we share five ways to capture acoustic sounds for the better - see and hear them for yourself.
5 Amazing Mic Modelling Systems For 2023
Why spend a fortune on high-end and vintage microphones when you can emulate all manner of the things at a fraction of the cost using one of these ingenious modelling platforms? Let’s open the virtual locker…
Audio Professionals Talk About Their Mic Choices
In this article Julian collates opinions from the team and beyond on the ‘first call’ mics of several working professionals. The mics you put up for a session and change out if you feel you need to. What similarities are there across a range of sources and what does that say about the nature of those instruments?
Royer Labs FlexBar Dual Microphone Utility Bar Announced
Royer Labs, a well-known manufacturer of high-quality ribbon microphones, has unveiled its latest innovation - the FlexBar Dual Microphone Utility Bar.
Five Audio Production Things We Loved In July 2023
Whether summer means the beach or the ski slope, some engineers will still be in the studio taking in the sights and sounds of the newest gear and software from names big and small. Here we round up our favourite pieces from July.
How To Hide a Lavalier Mic Under a T-Shirt
Lavalier microphones clipped to T-Shirts look awful on screen, it’s bad enough for corporate work, but they must be hidden for TV and movies. Here’s how to hide one.
6 Essential Mic Types To Have In Your Studio
A well-chosen small set of mics for the studio can outlive some of the extravagant ones that can come and go. Here we list our six essential studio mics by type that we think deserve a place in your mic cupboard, and why you need them.
Five Mics To Have In Your Location Filming Kit
Capturing high-quality audio should be one of the primary considerations when embarking on any kind of film shoot. In this article, Paul Maunder considers the top 5 microphone types to have in your filming kit to cover you in a wide variety of situations.
Lewitt PURE TUBE Microphone Released
Microphone manufacturer LEWITT, has announced Pure Tube, which they say is aimed at vocal recording. We have the details.
Recording Keyboard? To Get The Best Then Start Here
While many keyboard instruments live completely inside the DAW, being able to record anything with real keys on is an essential skill. Whatever the recording situation, the good news is that a bit of listening and pragmatism can go a long way.