Disclaimer: there’s no insinuation here that any of these recording techniques will actually get you the sound you want – they’re just some things I’ve done in the past for fun …
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 …
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 …
When recording an acoustic guitar your fist choice is: record in stereo or in mono? For purposes of this post we’ll talk only about stereo mic techniques for an acoustic …
If Vladimir Putin ran for the US Senate – would he win? (Given some of the crowd-rousing comments at CPAC this year, it seems he would.) Put Putin on a …
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 …
The long, never-ending, always depends on who you ask debate about starting a career in “the music business” as an audio engineer: should I go to a recording school? Personally, …
You’re recording electric guitars. First you need to have a basic idea of mic placement on the guitar amplifier. … that and have a good head and cabinet. If the sound …
Should you go to a recording school or not? If you are a hard worker who will exploit your time at a recording school by going to every single class, …
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 …
Live sound tricks are many, but real live sound tips are sometimes few and far between. Look here for three things that can make live sound easier. There’s also a good …
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