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Mid-Side Stereo Microphone Recording Technique
Posted on October 25, 2011 | No CommentsMy last article “Ribbon Mics for the Rest of Us” mentioned specific mics’ usefulness as the “Side” mic in a “Mid/Side” stereo recording setup. A... -
Mic Preamps on a Budget
Posted on April 26, 2011 | No CommentsFinding the right mic preamp for vocals can be tedious and time consuming. Setting your budget is probably one of the most problematic aspects of... -
Why Master Your Music?
Posted on November 30, 2010 | No CommentsThe process of mastering (or more precisely pre-mastering), is the last creative step in the recording process and the first step in CD or album... -
Before You Go Into the Studio
Posted on August 31, 2010 | No CommentsIn the good old days, the clientele for small local studios was pretty straight-forward -- just local bands looking to make a quick demo. Bands with actual label support were sent into world-class recording facilities with big-time record producers, and that was just the way it worked. What?s changed since then is almost everything, including the music business itself!
