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- Holiday Season 2009 Buying Guide: Top 5 Stocking Stuffers for Recor…Created: 2009-11-16 @ 02:12:31 EST Updated: 2009-11-16 @ 13:01:46 EST
This year, if you've got a musician, aspiring recording engineer, or live sound engineer on your gift list, check out this list of the Top 5 Stocking Stuffers for these hard-to-buy-for music and so… - Review: Sennheiser E904 Drum MicrophoneCreated: 2009-09-28 @ 01:39:30 EDT Updated: 2009-09-28 @ 01:43:17 EDT
The Sennheiser E904 is a superior-quality drum microphone, best suited for toms and snare. While it's not the cheapest, it offers performance reminiscent of Sennheiser's famous MD441 at a fraction… - Review: Z-Bar Microphone Mounting BracketCreated: 2009-09-20 @ 22:30:23 EDT
The Z-Bar is an absolute must-have accessory for any musician or recording studio; it's inexpensive, built well, and fixes the common problem of difficult microphone mounting situations for speake… - What is an in-ear monitor?Created: 2009-09-15 @ 03:11:17 EDT
Are you looking at in-ear monitoring as an option for your band or in the studio? In this article, you'll learn what in-ear monitors are, what they're used for, and how to get started using them y… - Home Recording Glossary: Omnidirectional MicrophoneCreated: 2009-09-02 @ 00:30:25 EDT
What is an omnidirectional microphone? Omni microphones are some of the most natural sounding mics you can buy -- and the most expensive! Find out why at the Home Recording Glossary… - How to Buy a Microphone -- Buying Tips for Studio & Stage MicrophonesCreated: 2009-08-12 @ 01:38:11 EDT
If you're new to recording or performing live, you'll probably be buying microphones for your studio or stage. Finding the right microphone is easy, as long as you keep in mind a few simple tips! … - Review: Microphome Microphone Sanitizer & DeodorizerCreated: 2009-08-03 @ 00:49:52 EDT Updated: 2009-08-03 @ 01:06:59 EDT
Microphome is an answer to a lot of musicians' prayers -- a portable, affordable, and high-quality product designed for one very (unpleasant) job: cleaning up the built-up gunk and germs from your… - NAMM Show Coverage: What does NAMM stand for?Created: 2009-07-22 @ 01:38:34 EDT
What does NAMM stand for, and why is the NAMM Show so important to the music industry? In this article, you'll learn everything you need to know about this fantastic industry-only event… - Home Recording: Configuring you PC to Record at Home…Updated: 2009-12-13 @ 03:34:31 EST
If you're setting up a home studio, the first thing you'll need to do is get your computer ready to record. Check out this list of things you'll need to remember to do before starting to record to… - About.com : How to Spot a Fake Shure Microphone - How to tell if yo…Updated: 2009-12-04 @ 00:05:38 EST
In the market for a Shure SM57 or SM58? Beware of fakes! This guide will show you how to spot a fake Shure SM57 or SM58 microphone, two of the most common microphones ever sold. … - About.com Review: Shanghai ShuaiYin SYC-100 Condenser MicrophoneUpdated: 2009-11-30 @ 02:20:34 EST
As inexpensive condenser microphones become even more inexpensive, the quality level continues to rise. Check out this review of the latest entry from Shanghai ShuaiYin Electronics, a popular OEM … - Setting Up a Bedroom or Dorm Room Studio: Recording on the CheapUpdated: 2009-11-23 @ 01:43:10 EST
Are you a college student looking to record your music? Setting up a bedroom or dorm room studio doesn't have to be expensive, and making music on a college budget isn't hard! Check out this deta… - Modify the Nady RSM-4 Ribbon Microphone -- Transformer ModUpdated: 2009-11-13 @ 05:28:48 EST
The Nady RSM-4 ribbon microphone is a fantastic value; it's cheap, it sounds great, and it's extremely useful. But believe it or not, it can be even better for not much money! Check out these ve… - Five Things Every Studio Needs: A Guide to Stocking Your StudioUpdated: 2009-11-05 @ 02:51:28 EST
If you're starting your own recording studio, chances are you've already picked out your interface, microphones, and cables. But what about the few must-have accessories you might have forgotten? … - Buying Guide: Top 5 Sound & Recording iPhone Apps for Musicians & Au…Updated: 2009-11-05 @ 02:47:37 EST
If you're an avid iPhone user, you probably know the joy of downloading apps and expanding the iPhone's capabilities even further. In this article, you'll learn about the top 5 iPhone applications… - How Fast Does Sound Travel? -- All About The Speed of SoundUpdated: 2009-11-03 @ 17:08:54 EST
It's one of the most common questions in the sound world: how fast does sound travel? Finding out what the speed of sound is -- and why it can be faster or slower -- is the first step to learning… - Review: Sensaphonics 2X-S Custom Monitors - In-Ear EarphonesUpdated: 2009-11-03 @ 01:25:53 EST
The Sensaphonics 2X-S custom monitors are one of the top choices in custom-fit monitoring for both musicians on stage and audiophiles looking for superior reproduction. The Senesaphonics 2X-S are … - How to Sell Your Music: A Guide to Duplicating, Replication, and Di…Updated: 2009-11-01 @ 03:50:20 EST
Now that you've finished your musical masterpiece, how will you package and sell it? As a working musician, your goal is always to support yourself with your music. In this guide, you'll learn ho… - How To Record and Mix Vocals - A Guide to Mixing Vocals in Pro ToolsUpdated: 2009-10-22 @ 03:28:48 EDT
Recording and mixing vocals in Pro Tools isn't as hard as it looks! Check out our free tutorial on mixing vocals, complete with a downloadable session file for Pro Tools. You'll learn how to comp… - Stereo Microphone Techniques - A Guide to Stereo Mic Methods For Liv…Updated: 2009-10-22 @ 02:30:23 EDT
Looking to record an instrument in stereo, or tape a concert with a stereo pair of microphones? Check out our guide to using the XY, ORTF, NOS, and A/B stereo microphone techniques… - Review: Marshall MXL V67G Large Diaphragm Condenser MicrophoneUpdated: 2009-10-21 @ 02:38:04 EDT
A full review of the Marshall MXL V67G Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone, a $99, value-priced microphone that packs a high-dollar punch -- perfect for vocals, drum overheads, and acoustic guitar… - Review: Shure Beta 98 D/S Drum Microphone - Shure Beta 98 ReviewUpdated: 2009-10-19 @ 04:01:56 EDT
Recording drums -- and mixing live drums -- is always a challenge, but with great tools, it becomes a lot easier! The Shure Beta 98 D/S is a fantastic microphone for toms, snare, and anything else… - Review: Behringer ADA8000 Ultragain Pro-8 Digital - 8 Channel Microp…Updated: 2009-10-12 @ 12:49:01 EDT
A review (with audio clips) of the Behringer ADA8000, a value-priced, 8-channel microphone preamp with ADAT digital output. While it's feature-packed, does the low price (and Behringer's reputatio… - Microphones: Condenser Microphones versus Dynamic MicrophonesUpdated: 2009-10-07 @ 00:39:01 EDT
If you're recording or mixing live sound, you'll need to select microphones for every purpose. In this guide, you'll learn the difference between condenser microphones and dynamic microphones, and… - Review - Karma K-Micro Miniature Condenser MicrophoneUpdated: 2009-09-20 @ 22:32:34 EDT
A review of the Karma K-Micro, a value-priced. It may be cheap, but it certainly doesn't sound like it! Check out this full review of this amazing little mic… - How Our Ears Work: Hearing Conservation for MusiciansUpdated: 2009-08-29 @ 02:47:52 EDT
As a musician or sound engineer, your best asset isn't your expensive guitar or microphone -- it's your ears! In this article, you'll learn how your ears work, and how you can keep them working th… - Perfect Low End: How To Record Bass GuitarUpdated: 2009-08-19 @ 02:17:02 EDT
Getting the perfect low end on your song isn't so hard! In this article, you'll learn the ins and outs of recording bass; no matter what your style of music, it's a lot easier than you think to g…