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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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…
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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 —…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Microphone Placement Basics for Vocals
Get cleaner, more professional vocal recordings with these microphone placement fundamentals – distance, angle, plosives and the proximity effect.
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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…
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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…