How A Cardioid Microphone Really Works

This article is provided by Bartlett Audio. As if by magic, cardioid microphones can pick up… Read More

Helping Clients Make The Most Of Studio Time Whether Mixing Or Recording

"We can't afford to record in a studio, so we'll record everything on our sanctuary and you can mix it". Sound familiar? Read More

A Hollow Quality: Exploring Comb Filtering & Flanging

Imagine that you’re miking a singing guitarist. There’s a mic on the singer and another on the guitar. When you mix those two signals together,… Read More

Not As Simple As They Look?

Besides sound quality, there really isn’t much to think about when it comes to microphones, right? Well, guess again! Like all elements of a sound… Read More

Church Sound: EQ Basics & Essentials

This article is provided by Bartlett Audio. Suppose you’re listening to the house sound system reproducing… Read More

In The Studio: Microphone Leakage—How It Sounds & How To Control It

Suppose you’re recording a jazz session, close-miking a drum kit and a piano at the same time (Figure 1, below). When soloing the drum mics,… Read More

A Beautiful Sonic Treat: Microphone Approaches For Acoustic Performances

Take a breath of fresh air on a country morning. That’s the sensation you get from a well-amplified acoustic ensemble. Guitar, upright bass, mandolin, dulcimer,… Read More

Capturing The Moment: Microphone Techniques For Live Recording

Perhaps the most exciting type of recording comes in the live realm, whether it be in a club or concert hall or stadium. Many musicians… Read More

Lessons Learned: Adventures In Mixing A Jazz Festival

Festivals always serve to teach new tricks to even the most experienced of sound professionals among us, as I learn every year when setting up… Read More

Mic Techniques For Taming The Live Stage

Approaches for controlling feedback and leakage as well as fostering delivery of clean, natural sound Read More

Capturing The Stage: Microphone Approaches For The Performing Arts

The live sound world goes well beyond the concert realm into areas such as the performing arts, including theatrical plays, musicals, and opera. It also… Read More

“We Need More Power, Captain!” But Just How Much Amplifier Power Is Needed?

There are two goals: Power the loudspeakers so they play as loudly as possible without burning out; achieve a certain loudness in a certain venue. Here's an exhaustive overview covering both topics and much more. Read More

Microphone Technique Basics For Musical Instruments

Suppose you’re going to mike a singer, a sax, or a guitar. Which mic should you choose? Where should you place it? Your mic technique… Read More

In The Studio: Simple Guide To Recording Keyboards

This article is provided by Bartlett Audio. Some of the most popular instruments in many genres of music… Read More

From Simple to Complex: The Wide World Of Drum Microphone Techniques

Drum sound can enhance or degrade an entire mix, so be sure to pay it due diligence Read More