Miking the Hammond and Leslie
Multiple miking setups explore the possibilities of organ and rotating speaker
By Dave Martin
I’ve always loved the sound of a Hammond organ. A ... Read More...
Fiddle Fiddle Big And Little
By Paul Stamler
"Men as thick as fiddlers in Purgatory..."—John Lord, “Frontier Dust,” 1926
Since their invention by the Persians several cent... Read More...
Miking The Horn Section
Mic choices, placement, and effects to make your horns sing
By Michael Schulze
A horn section can give a unique emotional impact to an otherwi... Read More...
A Beginner’s Guide to Miking Drums
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Spank the Plank
Common problems and solutions when recording electric guitar
By Paul Stamler
Most electric guitar recording articles start with mics a... Read More...
DI Recording and Reamping
Take your time getting tone by miking your amp after the fact
By Darwin Grosse
The recording options for electric guitar players chang... Read More...
Hearing Voices
A well-prepared vocalist plus a well-chosen mic equals a perfect recording
By Paul Stamler
The human voice—the universal constant. All... Read More...
OCTOBER 2017: Mojave Audio MA-1000 Condenser Mic
By Paul Vnuk Jr.
Mojave Audio is helmed by engineer and 3-string bass player Dusty Wakeman, and showcases the condenser mic designs of David Royer ... Read More...
Understanding The Piano
Whether acoustic or electronic, this is a complex instrument, and knowing about its quirks will help you record it at its best
By Alex Case
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Miking the Not So Great Piano
Make that old up-right sound good—or at least unique!
By Jon Bare
In today’s world of piano sample libraries and synths that try to sound like... Read More...