Once mic users understand microphone polar patterns, they can intelligently choose mics positioned for stereo recording. (Of course there are also microphones available with stereo capsules, but many ...

Microphones come in two forms: dynamic or condenser. Dynamic mics are relatively cheap, more resistant to feedback and better for live performances. Condenser microphones are self-powered and work ...

Although it requires more effort than doing everything in the box, recording 'real' instruments into your DAW can be extremely rewarding, giving your productions a more organic, human touch. Once ...

Grateful as some are that Apple builds microphones into the iMac and its laptops, no one with a fully-functioning set of ears would claim that the results of recordings undertaken with these built-in ...

An interesting stereo mic technique involves the coincident pairing of a cardioid and a bi-directional (figure-of-eight) mic. This is called the M-S or mid-side technique and provides good mono ...