Recording Techniques

Capture great takes at the source. Mic placement, gain staging, signal flow and practical recording techniques for vocals and instruments.Start here: Gain Staging Explained: Get Clean Recordings Every Time · What Is a DI Box (And When to Use One)? · What Is Reamping? · What Is Overdubbing?.

Best Voice Recorders for Music and Notes

Pick the best voice recorder for song ideas, rehearsals, lectures or interviews: Zoom, Tascam, Sony and Olympus models compared with…
How to Record Clean Electric Guitar at Home

Record clean electric guitar with clarity: DI plus amp, SM57 placement, gain staging to -12 dBFS, and amp-sim reamping for…
How to Record a Band Live in One Room

Record a band in one room with control: mic placement, bleed management, gain staging to -12 dBFS, and a headphone…
How to Record a Song from Start to Finish

Learn to record a song start to finish at home: mic placement, gain staging to -12 dBFS, tracking order, and…
Record Vocals Without a Pop Filter

Learn how to record vocals without pop filter gear using mic angle, distance and DIY tricks to stop plosives and…
How to Record a Live Band With Two Mics

Learn how to record a band with two mics using stereo techniques, smart placement and gain targets to capture a…
How to Record Guitar Into a Computer

Learn how to record guitar into a computer at home: the right input, gain and buffer settings, mic placement for…
How to Record a Kick Drum at Home

Learn how to record a kick drum at home: inside vs outside mic placement in cm, blending click and thump,…
How to Record Hi-Hats and Cymbals at Home

Learn how to record cymbals and hi-hats at home: mic choice, placement in cm, angle away from bleed, safe dBFS…
How to Record Room Tone (and Why It Matters)

Learn how to record room tone at home: capture 30-60 seconds of silence, match mic and gain, and use it…