A friend of mine—who doesn’t play any musical instruments—asked me the other day about how he could record his singing with background music or instrumentals. Well, it is a given fact that he is endowed with a good voice, and he wants to upload singing videos online, hoping they will go viral. But he doesn’t … Read more
Even if you have already done acoustic treatment in your recording room and have carefully selected the microphones for your vocal recordings, you would still find your raw vocal recordings not fit for public consumption and mass production. Why? Because you still need to engage in the vocal processing to come up with an impressive … Read more
When it comes to microphones, one of the respected names that come to mind is the Blue, and one offering of this brand is the Blue Snowball Microphone. The most affordable and quality entry-level microphones (Snowball iCE and Snowball). However, some users found that Blue Snowball microphones can pick up a higher level of background … Read more
If you’re looking for an affordable microphone of high quality, you better check out the Audio Technica AT2020. The AT2020 is a quality cardioid condenser mic that has quickly become the go-to mic worldwide for home studios. This mic comes either in XLR or USB connection models; hence, it is pretty easy to set up with your PC. With the USB … Read more
Whenever there is a karaoke system, enjoyment and fun are not far behind. This is because we love to sing, and we even want other people to hear and appreciate our singing. Setting up your karaoke system at home is no longer that difficult. Moreover, you don’t need to be elaborate with your karaoke system … Read more
Undoubtedly, echos can be a sure-fire way to infuse a unique edge to your music. However, before you can enjoy the artistic benefits echos offer, you need to know how to add them to your recorded tracks. On this note, we can help. This article will explore how to add an echo effect to the … Read more
The audio interface vs. sound card controversy is one of the most common debates that come up among beginner music production enthusiasts. Indeed, we frequently get questions like ‘what are the differences between an audio interface and a sound card?’ and ‘Does a sound card have the same functions as an audio interface? If anything, … Read more
You may be asking yourself why your voice is always out of tune when you sing, and you hate it because you are dreaming of becoming a band vocalist or a professional singer. Besides, you envy those who can sing on key, and given a chance, you would willingly exchange your vocal cords for someone … Read more
Two of the most popular condenser microphones of Audio Technica are the AT2035 and the AT2040. These two microphones are professional-grade microphones that are great choices if you are looking for a condenser microphone that you can use for recording and broadcasting. Both share some common features aside from being produced by the same company. … Read more
If the time ever comes when you need to mic a room, you’ll undoubtedly want to know which room mics are the best. You see, while there are several mics available for capturing live recording in a room, not all of them may give you top-quality results. So, how then do you create a rating … Read more
So, you want to become a beatboxer, but you are a bit confused as to which mic would best showcase your beatboxing skills. Well, there are myriads of microphones that you can use for beatboxing. But if you have the most recommended mics at hand, you can truly showcase your beatboxing skills and let the … Read more
Whether you enjoy recording as a hobby or you’re setting out as a professional, you’ll find that a microphone is a crucial piece of equipment. Of course, you’ll also quickly discover that there are numerous types of mics from which you can choose. However, the most popular options are the dynamic mic and the condenser … Read more
While buffer size is not the rocket science of audio recording, it can be a technical concept to understand. Most people say that it’s because it is mostly abstract. But, not to worry, with proper insight, you’ll see the applications of buffer size when recording sounds. More importantly, you’d know the right buffer size to … Read more
Even as a solo podcaster, you may feel the need to bring other people to speak on your podcast at some point or the other. Of course, this means you will need additional microphones for your guest. There is also the option of a bi-directional mic, but those are incredibly rare and expensive. So, you … Read more
For the past ten years, I have been engaging in many vocal recordings for others and my band, and one obvious truth I’ve learned is that the vocals’ quality is decided during the recording phase. Sans a sound recording, you cannot have good vocals in the final mix and even in the remastering process. Hence, how … Read more
Several weeks ago, while mixing our album tracks, my bandmate asked me about which is best between mono and stereo for recording vocals. I had no straight answer to him at that time and casually dismissed his question. Yet, upon second thought, I think his query deserves a more in-depth analysis of the pros and … Read more
Microphones vary in prices; the price range of a most affordable mic is around $15, and the most expensive perch at around $20,000. Thus,, we can say that a microphone would cost you around $15 to $20,000. Moreover, many factors dictate the microphone price. These factors include the components or parts of the microphone, the … Read more
A question I get asked a lot by newbie home studio owners is about whether dynamic microphones need phantom power. They are wary that their dynamic microphones might get damaged if their mixing desks do not have a switchable phantom power for each mic channel. Of course, they have a good reason to be anxious … Read more
Blue Yeti microphone comes with various settings, and It has four pickup pattern options. My ignorance surely prompted me to research more on microphone settings, and I am sharing what I have learned in this post. Understanding Blue Yeti Microphone Settings Yeti is one of those plug ‘n play mics with PC systems and MAC. … Read more
Have you been using the Blue Yeti microphone and experiencing some problems with its use? If your answer is “yes,” you’re not alone, for some users of Blue Yeti have also contended with some resolvable issues when using Blue Yeti. Of course, even if Blue Yeti is a great product, you will sometimes encounter minor … Read more
Whether you would use it to add that extra oomph to a celebration or you would simply want to while away your time, a karaoke system will always prove to be valuable equipment at hand. Singing through the karaoke system, of course, adds life to a party. Moreover, it is a healthy way to de-stress … Read more
The small handheld digital recorders are suitable to be used in the interviews, meetings, presentation recordings, and to record other conversational voice contents. Furthermore, it’s particularly useful for singers, songwriters and composers to record his/her songs and musical ideas whenever the ideas emerged. Portable digital recorders, of course, are far better than the recorder of … Read more
You may find it easy to mike someone who sings like a diva or a balladeer. Yet, when it comes to miking screaming vocals, you cannot just use any mic at hand. You need to find the mic that will allow you to capture the aggressiveness and rawness of screaming vocals. Moreover, you should choose … Read more
Have you ever tried recording your voice in a real studio? If ever you’ve already tried it, you’ll know that it is expensive. This is because a recording studio for rent is like a taxi equipped with a taximeter. You pay for every second you spend inside the recording studio. Thus, you need to be … Read more
There are two types of karaoke machines sold on the market; they are commercial and personal use; they have different features but work the same way. All types of karaoke machines can play the vocals of a music track and show the lyrics on a screen. The karaoke machine that is most used for home … Read more
You might have seen one of these unusually long microphones. You might have also wondered why it has a strange shape. Well, this microphone is called “Interference Tube Microphones.” they are also referred to as “shotgun microphones.” The shotgun microphones are highly directional. You need to point it at the sound source if you are … Read more
There was once a time when the most popular mics were the ribbon microphones. The ribbon mic, of course, was the first directional commercial microphone that was successful. During the radio’s golden age, this mic lorded it over other mics. Yet, the ribbon mics during those times were too fragile. They were easy to break … Read more