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Here we expand on some of our magazine’s informative reviews. Read the review, see how we tested the gear, and see/hear it in action for yourself!
Interview: GRAMMY Award-nominated Singer-Songwriter and Producer Michael Omartian
Tracking Vocals!
• Time-tested Techniques
• How to Talk to the Talent
15 New Reviews
API • Baby Audio • Earthworks • Flock Audio • Korg
LEWITT • Monheim • oeksound • Ohma • RØDE • SPL
TELEFUNKEN • Toontrack • Vanguard Audio Labs
FEATURED REVIEW
Ohma World Ribbon Microphone
A look, style and sound that’s all yours
Ohma World was founded in 2023 in East Los Angeles, CA, by a group of audio engineers and musicians with years of microphone-building and design experience. Ohma World currently offers two models: a ribbon mic and a condenser mic, both of which use the same body. And that is just the beginning of the story…
FEATURED ARTICLE
A Vocalist On Recording Vocals
An insider’s viewpoint on the vocal tracking process, with great dos and don’ts
“I guess you’re a cheap date,” he said, smiling.
I shrugged my shoulders and laughed, taking a few more sips of water and honey tea before continuing.
Yes, you’re reading the correct article. And, no, I don’t drink tea on dates… usually.
Recording’s Readers’ Tracks is where respected engineer and producer Marty Peters listens to your recordings and critiques them, pointing out where and how you can make them better. Listen to the songs, read the reviews, and submit your own materials online via upload.
Artist Name: Conor & The Wild Hunt Title: Lavender Genre: Pop/Psychedelic
“Lavender” is a three-movement progressive Americana piece written by Conor Brendan and released by Conor & The Wild Hunt. Conor plays guitar, bass and banjo, and sings lead and background vocals. Chris Elvidge is the drummer and background vocalist. Max Brown plays electric guitar, Kait El plays violins, and Joanne Dodds adds background vocals. “Lavender” was produced and engineered by Conor’s dad, Bill Mueller.
REC’s six monthly Sound Advice bulletins offer great advice:
- On Vocals: Useful advice on recording the best vocals.
- On Guitars: Miked or direct, electric or acoustic, ways to capture great guitar sounds.
- On Drums: Great techniques for recording drums.
- On Mastering & Mixing: Practical mastering topics for at-home users and tips on how to mix better songs.
- On Acoustics: Learn how to make your room sound better.
- On Digital Audio: All about digital and computer audio.