Have You Maxed Out Your Microphones?
You know what intrigues me about the top dog recording engineers? They know their microphones inside and out. They know how certain mics work well on certain instruments or types of voices. They also...
View ArticleLessons Learned From My Band’s Latest EP
So just this week my band released our most recent EP entitled Lower. It’s a simple 5 song album that was tracked, mixed, and mastered in my own project studio. I thought today I would not only share...
View ArticleRecording Great Vocals In Two Steps [Video]
Well recorded vocals can make or break song. The good news? It’s not really that hard to capture a great vocal recording. In fact there are basically two main steps you need to follow. In today’s video...
View ArticleA Backwards And Surprising Kick Drum Mic Technique [Video]
Sometimes the best place to mic up your kick drum is the last place you’d expect. That’s what happened in a recent drum tracking session. We wanted a really punchy, deep, and airy kick drum sound, but...
View ArticleThe Studio Detox: Pick Only Two Microphones
Admit it, you have an obsession with microphones. We all do. The most important tool for the recording engineer, microphones hold much mysterious power over us. So much so that we think if we could...
View ArticleMy Favorite Affordable Home Studio Microphones
Looking for some great sounding and affordable microphones for your home studio? Here are some of my all time favorites. You can build a great sounding and versatile mic locker without breaking the...
View ArticleRecording Vocals That Sit Just Right In The Mix (One Song One Month Challenge...
Have you ever wondered how to record that perfect, upfront, radio-ready vocal sound without any outboard compression or EQ? Today, in Part 4 of the One Song One Month Challenge I’m going to show you...
View ArticleRecording Acoustic Guitar (My Foolproof Method)
Here is my absolute favorite way to record acoustic guitar. It’s simple, impossible to mess up, and most importantly it sounds great. All you need is one microphone, a little bit of common sense and...
View ArticleHow To Find The Perfect Vocal Mic For Recording
Want better vocal recordings? Then find the best mic…for your voice. That’s right – not the best mic in the world, but the best microphone for YOUR voice. (Or your client’s voice) Today I’m going to do...
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