Mic Techniques Archives

What is the Best Modeling Mic? Top Models Compared (UAD, Antelope, Slate)

September 5th, 2024 by Justin Colletti

Introduction: What is the Best Modeling Mic for You?

What is the best modeling mic on the market? I gathered together more than a half dozen modeling microphones in my studio (and auditioned some more outside the studio), all to help answer that question.

Currently, there are three major players Read more...

2 Microphones, 1 Skateboard, a Complete Production?

Recording Piano: Best Mic Placements and Principles

July 22nd, 2022 by SonicScoop

There’s more than one “best way” to record piano.

Choosing the right microphone placements and approaches depends heavily on the genre and context your piano is meant to fit into.

There are several core mic techniques that can perform absolutely brilliantly (or terribly) depending on what kind of sound you Read more...