We’ve put together a list of 15 studio microphones that have captured a good sound, are reliable, and don’t cost a fortune. A “workhorse” microphone list for home and project studios. …

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These vocal recording tips are intended both for the singer and the audio engineer… and maybe producer if they’re not currently on the phone self-promoting. ;) This article does not give …

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If you’re in a professional recording studio, working out of your bedroom, or have a home studio that’s somewhere in between, a lot of recording tips are universal. It’s true …

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Yes… I’m going there: the never-ending analog vs. digital debate. Even after all these years, and all the improvements to digital audio processing, I remain a staunch advocate of having …

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Related Singer Tip: How to Sing with Emotion So you want to be a better singer? Probably heard yourself in a recording and went “Wow! Why do I sound worse …

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Being willing to listen, really listen to the audio, and not just “feeling the song” is the most important if you are an engineer, but that’s not something that falls …

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Recording Studio Design Ideas and Considerations Sarit Bruno manages content and editorial line for Audiofanzine  The magic of the recording studio has often mystified even the most seasoned professionals. With all …

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I might be a little harsh on this one, but I blame it on reality TV, youtube, and Simon Cowell. Why most people don’t sound good when their voice is …

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Related Article: Recording Vocals, Proximity Effect When recording vocals you generally want them to sound full, but in a mix that often results in getting too much bass / low …

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What mic should I buy? Buying and comparing microphones is probably one of the most subtle art forms out there when starting a recording studio or home studio. Truth is… …

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We get a lot of people asking about setting up a home studio, so like some other topics, we’ll try and combine some tips to make it easier to find …

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Related Articles: Getting a good vocal sound recording: sibilance and proximity effect Recording vocals: how to use a pop filter Recording vocals: using a pencil as a pop filter Recording vocals in …

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Live sound isn’t easy. I grant that. I totally admire people who are really good at it. The good ones are amazing. But live sound is also not easy in …

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When there’s an un-flagged description of Pink Floyd’s influence on music on wikipedia like: “Pink Floyd are one of the most commercially successful and influential rock music groups of all time.” … …

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Photos of home recording studios to give ideas for your own home studio set up. A description and comments about each home recording studio idea is located below the gallery identified by …

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Van Halen returns with Roth in a new music video Feels a bit strange, doesn’t it? Hot for teacher rings differently when sung by David Lee Roth and Val Halen …

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Led Zeppelin. Songs & Style. Led the way for modern rock music. Even though Led Zeppelin‘s first band name was the “New Yardbirds” (whaaa?), the British band really did define …

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Recording vocal tips: proximity effect (too much bass), polisives (pops of air), sibilance (“s” and “sh” are too strong), and the ever illusive “capturing a great vocal performance”. Successfully recording …

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Commercially speaking, the sound quality of digital audio is not as important as is used to be. Most people don’t care about the differences between high quality digital audio recording …

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Tips how to record vocals with a pop filter I wrote about using a pencil as a pop filter by taping it (or use a rubber band) across the center of …

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We’ve done a couple down and dirty home recording gear posts, so thought it was time to make a list for those who might want to get some actual work from …

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Home recording studio on a budget? …or even if not and you have a lot of cash to spend on gear – we thought it would be cool to make …

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Black Sabbath is a hard band to not love… and now reuniting, recording a new record and going on tour again in 2012! Even for someone who might not really …

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How to make stems or sub groups in Pro Tools is a relatively easy process so long as you remember some key audio engineering terms so that you remember what should be done for …

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I’ve been lucky enough to work in recording studios that had some amazing gear, which no matter what anyone tells you, does make getting a good sound just that much …

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Get rid of plosives when recording vocals if you don’t have a pop filter. At first it might sound strange, but having a spare pencil, and a couple rubber bands …

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Because we all should learn from mistakes, right? There are a million things that can go wrong in a recording session (just as there are a million and one things …

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There’s a lot of different ways to approach recording vocals, what we’ll focus on here is workflow and set up in Pro Tools. These are tips for the audio engineer …

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