Recording Techniques

Practical recording technique — mic placement, gain staging, tracking vocals and instruments, and capturing great takes.

Vocal Recording Tips for Better Takes

Practical vocal recording tips for home studios — mic choice and placement, levels, controlling plosives and room, and getting better…
How to Record with Two Microphones

Learn how to record with two mics — stereo pairs like XY, ORTF and spaced, plus dual-mic mono techniques —…
How to Reduce Background Noise When Recording

Learn how to reduce background noise recording at home — quiet the source, choose the right mic and placement, treat…
How to Record a Full Band at Home

Learn how to record a band at home, whether live off the floor or one instrument at a time. Plan…
How to Record Piano and Keys

Learn how to record piano and keys at home, from MIDI and digital pianos via USB to miking an acoustic…
How to Record Bass Guitar

Learn how to record bass guitar at home using DI, amp, or both. Get a clean, punchy low end with…
How to Record Drums at Home

Learn how to record drums at home with simple mic setups, from a single overhead to a four-mic kit. Get…
Microphone Placement Basics for Vocals

Get cleaner, more professional vocal recordings with these microphone placement fundamentals – distance, angle, plosives and the proximity effect.
Gain Staging Explained: Get Clean Recordings Every Time

Gain staging is the secret to clean, noise-free recordings and mixes. Here’s how to set healthy levels at every stage…
How to Record Vocals at Home: A Step-by-Step Guide

Record clean, professional-sounding vocals at home with this step-by-step guide – from setup and levels to mic placement and comping…