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 Guitar Without an Amp
How to record guitar without an amp: use your audio interface, amp-sim plugins or modellers to get great electric guitar…
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What Is Reamping?
What is reamping? Learn how to send a recorded DI guitar back out to an amp, the gear you need,…
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What Is a DI Box (And When to Use One)?
What is a DI box? Learn how a direct injection box works, the difference between active and passive types, and…
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How to Record Backing Vocals
Learn how to record backing vocals that sit behind the lead: arranging harmonies, doubling, mic technique, layering and mixing tips…
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How to Record Vocals on iPhone
Learn how to record vocals on iPhone with clean, usable quality, from app and mic choices to room setup, levels…
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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…