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?.
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How to Record Cello
How to record cello at home — mic choice and placement around the bridge and f-holes, capturing warm low end…
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How to Record Trumpet
How to record trumpet at home — mic choice and placement, how to handle a loud directional bell, managing brightness,…
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How to Mic a Drum Kit
How to mic a drum kit at home — minimal and full multi-mic setups, kick, snare and overhead placement, phase,…
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How to Record Spoken Word
How to record spoken word at home — choose the right mic, set your distance and levels, control room noise…
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How to Record Saxophone
How to record saxophone at home — choosing a mic, where to place it relative to the bell and keys,…
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How to Record Violin
How to record violin at home — the best mic choice, where to place it, how to set levels, and…
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How to Make a Song Louder (Free) — Without Clipping
Learn how to make a song louder free without clipping. Normalize and boost volume in your browser, or master to…
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How to Record an Audiobook at Home
Learn how to record an audiobook at home — gear, room setup, mic technique, ACX-ready settings and editing — so…
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Stereo Recording Techniques Explained
A plain-English guide to stereo recording techniques — XY, ORTF, spaced pair, Mid-Side and Blumlein — with mic placement tips…
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What Is Close Miking?
What is close miking? Learn how close miking works, its pros and cons, the proximity effect, and when to use…