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codyhanlon · 5 years

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Did something way outside of my comfort zone and recorded drums the other day. I've been wanting to play drums on a song for over a decade now and it feels great to finally have the confidence to do it. I'm actually fairly pleased with how it's sounding so far, especially for being a song I had just started writing a few days prior. I have no idea if/when this song will ever be officially released anywhere, but that's not really why I did it to begin with. As far as the nerdy aspects, I was using my usual setup of my 70's Pearl kit (22, 13, 16) with a Ludeig Supraphonic snare. Cymbals were all Zildjian. 14" New Beat hats, 18" medium thin crash, 22" Ping Ride, and a 21" Sweet Ride as a crash. Mics were fairly standard as well. Audix D6 on the kick, MD421 on the rack, CAD M179 on the floor. I stuck with a 57 on the snare top, but tried a Samson C02 on the bottom. Hats were an SM7b, overheads were a spaced pair of 1990s Røde NT-2's, and the room mics were the usual setup of a pair of Cascade Fatheads running into an ART Pro MPA and VLA, although I went a little bit more extreme with the compression on the VLA. Hopefully I'll be posting some clips soon! . . . . . . . . . . . #Recording #Drums #HomeStudio #HomeRecording #Drumming #PearlDrums #Zildjian #Ludwig #LudwigSupraphonic #Supraphonic #LM402 #PingRide #SweetRide #Shure #SM57 #SamsonC02 #SM7B #Sennheiser #MD421 #CAD #M179 #Audix #D6 #Røde #NT2 #CascadeFathead #ARTProMPA #ARTProVLA #Studio #LiveDrums #Music #MusicProduction #Producer #Studio331 (at Studio 33:1 Productions) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxvtxvpg3UA/?igshid=76cyqlbxvz29

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jessicakmatt · 5 years

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Buying Your First Mic: The 4 Step Guide

Buying Your First Mic: The 4 Step Guide: via LANDR Blog

So you finally put together the basics of your home recording studio. You have your audio interface, your monitors or headphones and your DAW.

Unless you’re making your music exclusively with sample packs or VST synths, you’ll need one more thing to get sounds into your DAW: a microphone.

Buying your first microphone is a big moment. It’s your first step into the world of capturing sound. But there’s a huge range of microphones out there, and a lot to know about mic’ing.

What are the best microphones? What are the main microphone types? How do you choose the right mic to get started with?

Ask yourself these four important questions and you’ll be able to narrow your choices down a lot and find the right mic for your sound–and most importantly, avoid buying something you don’t need…

So to help you find the mic you’ll like, here’s everything you need to make the right mic selection.

1. Decide on your budget

Your microphone budget is a big factor when it comes to buying your first mic.

Figure out your budget before you get too far into shopping. That way you’ll get the most for your money.

In this guide I’ll offer suggestions for beginner, intermediate and pro budgets. Now that you’ve figured out your budget, let’s get started!

2. Figure out what you’ll be recording most often

Decide what you want to record. You need to take advantage of the strengths of the first mic you add to your collection and make sure it fits all your needs.

You need to take advantage of the strengths of the first mic you add to your collection.

So think about what you’re planning to record the most. The good news is that there are some common microphone choices for certain studio tasks.

Here’s some go-to mic choices for common recording situations:

Electric guitar

Electric guitarists are lucky when it comes to recording. One of the all time classics for mic’ing up amps is the essential Shure SM57 We’ve said a lot about this mic before, but it’s worth repeating that it’s a perfect choice for electric guitar.

While you can certainly spend a lot more money on guitar amp mics, don’t think for a second that the SM57 isn’t a pro choice—you might find it’s all you need!

Beginner Budget: Shure SM57

Intermediate Budget: Heil PR30

Pro Budget: Royer R-121

Acoustic instruments

If you’re looking to make realistic recordings of acoustic instruments or a live band playing, small diaphragm condenser microphones might be the right choice.

It’s bending the rules a tiny bit, but small diaphragm condensers are often sold in matched pairs specifically meant for stereo recording.

A pair of small diaphragm condensers is perfect for capturing a realistic sense of a space and intimate acoustic performances.

Beginner Budget: AKG P170

Intermediate Budget: Oktava MK-012 or Rode NT-5

Pro Budget: Neumann KM184

…Everything?

If you have to choose one mic to cover multiple duties there are a few microphones known for their ability to handle multiple sources effectively.

There are a few microphones known for their ability to handle multiple sources effectively.

They’re mainly large diaphragm condensers with selectable polar patterns. Having access to different polar patterns makes a mic much more adaptable to different recording situations.

Beginner Budget: CAD m179

Intermediate Budget: Audio Technica AT4050

Pro Budget: AKG C414

Of course, a huge number of musicians are mainly looking to record vocals. That’s where things get a bit trickier…

2. Match your mic to your singing style

It may seem obvious, but not all mics work well for metal screamers as they do for jazz singers. Different styles of singing sometimes require different types of microphone.

Unfortunately, there’s no way to recommend the perfect mic for a specific singer without some experimentation.

You’ll just have to try some out! Our list of the best microphones is a good place to find some options.

To give you some ideas, here are some microphone characteristics associated with common vocal styles:

Breathy female vocal: A mic with smooth top end that doesn’t get sibilant

Baritone male vocal: A mic that can capture warm low mids clearly

Screaming or aggressive vocal styles: A mic that can handle the high SPL and intense transients of a screamed performance

Rapping: A mic that’s not too sensitive to loud plosives from spoken syllables

Check out our guide to the different microphone types if you want to know the general sonic characteristics of different microphones and what they do best.

3. Think about your recording environment

Any seasoned engineer will tell you that the environment where you record is just as important as your gear—if not more!

Where you plan to record makes a big impact on what kind of mic you should choose.

Here are a few of the types of recording environments that may affect your mic choice.

Untreated room

If you’re working in a less than ideal environment, choosing a mic that minimizes the effects of a bad sounding room can help you out a lot—especially if you’re tracking vocals.

The best choices to downplay the effect of bad rooms are dynamic mics. And you can still get great results on vocals with mics like the Shure SM7B or Electrovoice RE20.

DIY vocal booth

You’ve got slightly more leeway in a DIY vocal booth—even if it’s just a closet with towels on the walls.

Here you can get all the detail of a condenser mic without having to worry too much about reflections from the room.

That means you can check out the classic choices for vocal large diaphragm condensers.

Beginner Budget: Rode NT1A

Intermediate Budget: Neumann TLM 102

Pro Budget: Neumann U87ai

Nice Sounding Acoustic Space

Not all spaces needed to be treated to sound good.

If you happen to have a room that naturally sounds good, you’ll be able to take advantage of it and do some distance micing!

Break out a pair of small diaphragm condensers or a nice ribbon if you’re recording live instruments like drums or acoustic guitar.

First Mic Aid

Buying your first mic should be an exciting occasion—not something to stress over.

If you take the time to ask yourself the questions in these four steps, you’ll know how to take your first step into recording with microphones.

So now that you have some choices, go out there and get excited about making your first mic purchase—it probably won’t be your last!

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from LANDR Blog https://blog.landr.com/how-choose-microphone/ via https://www.youtube.com/user/corporatethief/playlists from Steve Hart https://stevehartcom.tumblr.com/post/181846795829

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jimmyether · 12 years

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I do a demonstration of the CAD M179 continuously variable polar pattern large diaphragm condenser microphone... first as a blumlein pair on a drum and guitar combo recorded live in the same room, then showing an array of possible polar pattern combinations on acoustic and vocals.

#CAD M179 #Blumlein #Audio Recording #Microphones #Jimmy Ether

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jessicakmatt · 5 years

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The 30 Best Microphones on the Market Today

The 30 Best Microphones on the Market Today: via LANDR Blog

The sounds in your tracks can come from so many different sources. Sample packs, VST synths and audio effects make up a big part of modern music production.

But for sounds that live outside of the digital world, the only way into your DAW is through a microphone.

Microphones are the main tools we have to interface with sounds in the real world, and they’re some of the most exciting pieces of equipment for recording engineers.

But there’s so many mics out there. Sifting through hundreds of pages to find the best mics for your project can be pretty frustrating and uninspiring…

Of course, the right microphone depends on so many factors. This list includes mics that are available on the market today and focuses on some of the best choices to get you started on your microphone journey.

Here’s the thirty best microphones currently in production—why they’re good and what they do best.

1. Shure SM57

The Shure SM57 is an indispensable studio and stage classic dynamic microphone. No list of the best microphones would be complete without the versatile Shure SM57.

No list of the best microphones would be complete without the Shure SM57.

This is the go-to mic for guitar cabs and snare drums and should be in every engineer’s mic locker.

2. Rode NT1A

The Rode NT1A has the reputation of the first choice entry-level condenser microphone for all applications.

It’s full-range frequency response, high SPL handling and warm sound make it an excellent choice for a wide variety of sources and uses.

3. AKG C414 XLS

The AKG C414 XLS is unmatched in terms of versatility. The classic multi-pattern design with selectable pad and low end roll-off makes this mic suitable for almost any task: from airy vocals to pianos to drum overheads.

4. Sennheiser MD421

One of the great dynamic designs from Sennheiser, the MD421 is another studio staple.

It’s particularly effective on toms, guitar and bass cabs and kick drums.

5. Neumann U87ai

The Neumann U87 is probably the most legendary name on this list when it comes to recording vocals.

Neumann’s modern take on the classic with the U87ai sounds just as great for that classic 70’s and 80’s pop sound.

6. Shure SM7B

The Shure SM7B is another fantastic choice for vocals. It’s a dynamic mic known for being the main vocal microphone used on Michael Jackson’s Thriller.

It’s particularly effective for aggressive or screamed vocals.

7. Shure SM58

The Shure SM58 is another all time classic based on the design of Shure’s SM57. Where they differ is The SM58’s basket which is specifically tailored for live vocals making this mic perfect for that application.

No venue is complete without a few of these!

8. Rode NTK

The Rode NTK is the tube driven big brother to the workhorse NT1A. It brings even more detail and warmth with its distinctive tube sound. It’s an overall versatile mic that’s useful in many recording scenarios.

9. Electrovoice RE20

The Electrovoice RE20 is the industry standard professional broadcast microphone for radio and TV—but it’s also amazing for recording! It’s particularly great on vocals and kick drum.

10. AKG D112

The AKG D112 is specifically designed to capture the punch and low end of kick drums. It’s many engineers’ first choice when it comes to inside kick mics.

11. Sennheiser MD441-U

Sennheiser’s other enduring dynamic design is the MD441-U. With its distinctive styling the MD441-U sounds extra detailed anywhere you would reach for a dynamic mic.

12. Oktava MK-012

Russian manufacturer Oktava is known for its small diaphragm condensers. The MK-012 normally come in a pair for stereo applications.

The airy, detailed sound of small diaphragm condensers can be great for capturing acoustic instruments and environments naturally and accurately.

13. Cascade Fathead II

The Cascade Fathead II is part of a new wave of affordable ribbon microphones. Ribbon mics give you naturally smooth top end and warm character.

Ribbon mics have a naturally smooth top end and warm character.

The Fathead II is perfect for taming edgy sources like brass, drum overheads or guitar amps.

14. Neumann TLM 102

The TLM 102 is Neumann’s foray into the medium budget market. This large diaphragm condenser is small in stature but packs all the detailed performance of the more expensive Neumann mics.

15. Beyerdynamic m160

The Beyerdynamic m160 is a unique dual ribbon microphone with a hypercardioid polar pattern making it great for precise positioning and off-axis rejection.

It also has slightly more upper midrange than other ribbon mics, giving it a punchy, forward tone great for recording guitar cab, brass sources and other edgy sources.

16. Royer R-121

The Royer R-121 has acquired a reputation as the number one ribbon mic for guitar amps.

It’s not cheap, but it’s been the first choice of pro studios since the mid 90s—especially when paired with a nice dynamic mic!

17. Audio Technica AT4050

The Audio Technica AT4050 is a workhorse mid-budget large diaphragm condenser.

It’s variable polar pattern, pad and low cut filter make it adaptable to a wide range of sources.

18. Mojave MA-200

Mojave microphones are designed by David Royer, whose R-121 ribbon took the #16 slot in this list.

The MA-200 is a tube large diaphragm cardioid condenser that’s believe to outperform mics that cost almost twice as much.

19. Shure KSM32

Shure’s KSM32 cardioid large diaphragm condenser handles high sound pressure level with ease and has the wide frequency response to make it suitable for all kinds of sources. It’s at home on kick, toms or rooms.

20. Telefunken M80

The M80 is Telefunken Elektroakousitk’s handheld dynamic offering. It’s unique design brings condenser-like performance to the handheld format for live and studio use.

21. Blue Baby Bottle

Blue Microphones eye-catching designs sound as good as they look. The Baby Bottle is a budget conscious large diaphragm condenser with a warmer, vintage voiced sound.

22. Aston Origin

Aston is another new microphone manufacturer making a splash with distinctive sound and aesthetics.

The Origin cardioid condenser has garnered a reputation as a great sounding all-around choice.

23. sE VR1

sE Electronics is another builder leading the charge on affordable modern ribbon mics. Their VR1 model has a strong following for its great sound on guitar cabs.

24. Rode NT-5

The Rode NT-5 is another solid choice for a stereo small diaphragm condenser. These mics yield a realistic, detailed stereo capture when used as a pair.

25. Neumann TLM 67

Neuman’s modern transformerless take on the classic U67 design offers the same warm and smoky top end of the original.

The TLM 67 is a fantastic choice for dark, moody vocals, or any situation where you need to tame some highs while keeping things detailed.

26. Heil PR30

The Heil PR30 is a sleeper hit dynamic microphone for instruments and vocals.

It easily holds its own against staple dynamic mics and brings something unique to the table.

27. Royer R-10

The R10 is Royer’s latest entry into the mid-price category.

This mic promises all the electric guitar goodness of the more expensive R-121 at an affordable price—and it doesn’t disappoint!

28. Audio Technica AT4041

Audio Technica’s budget-friendly small diaphragm condensers like the AT4041 are a huge hit in the microphone world.

They’re a versatile unit but are especially well known for capturing hihat and acoustic guitar.

29. CAD m179

The CAD m179 is one the best value-for-money microphones out there. It’s robust and versatile working especially well on toms and guitar cabs.

30. Shure Beta 52

The Beta 52 is Shure’s flagship kick drum microphone.

It’s extended bass response captures all that important low-end energy of the kick that you need for a good recording.

Microphone it in

There’s a huge amount of great microphones available to modern recording engineers. These thirty barely scratch the surface of what’s out there.

Still, the mics on this list are among the finest and most useful that are currently being made. This list will help you get a start on your mic’ing journey.

One of these might end up being your next big studio purchase—so get educated and get excited!

The post The 30 Best Microphones on the Market Today appeared first on LANDR Blog.

from LANDR Blog https://blog.landr.com/30-best-microphones/ via https://www.youtube.com/user/corporatethief/playlists from Steve Hart https://stevehartcom.tumblr.com/post/181056412509

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