In honor of our “acoustic” issue, I want to focus on one of my favorite creative, yet sadly under-used, mic techniques using an external contact microphone. This type of microphone (aka piezo microphone) picks up sound vibrations through direct contact with a surface. Having an external contact mic allows us to move it to unlimited locations,.
This time I’d like to focus on the benefits of using templates in your recording and mixing process. I’ll also show you some ways in which you can increase your productivity by using customized templates for your particular workflow regardless of what DAW(s) you use.
In this session of Recording Dojo, I’ll be breaking down the differences between balanced and unbalanced cables. Both are used to transmit audio signals from one device to another. However, they differ in their construction and performance, and understanding these differences is essential for achieving optimal audio quality.
These inexpensive little boxes aren t just for bassists. Invest in one and it ll open your studio to a universe of tonal possibilities and likely save you a lot of time and headaches.