December 2010
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Top 10 Tips for Choosing a Microphone
1. Which type? Condenser, dynamic, shotgun, stereo pair…? Studio condenser mics have large diaphragms, typically 1”, for high sensitivity and a wide frequency range which is ideal for recording vocals, acoustic guitar or similar instruments. They also come with a range of different pick-up patterns: cardioid is the commonest and the pattern is heart-shaped (hence the name) so it picks up...
Dec 15th
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Helpful Tips on the UAD Studer A-800, courtesy UA
Hello UAD-2 Owners :  We’re excited to see so many folks downloading Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder software for UAD-2, and activating 14-day demos. As many A800 users are quickly finding out, this plug-in has the unique ability to “glue together” your mixes — providing a rare combination warmth, air and punch — just like recording to 2” analog tape. However, to...
Dec 13th
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