For the final part of Capturing Sound I would like to utilize the information shown in parts one (microphone types) and two (polar patterns) and give them some practical application – microphone placement. Where you place the microphone is fundamental to the quality and texture of the source – with most instruments there will be a […]
As I mentioned briefly in Pt. I of Capturing Sound, polar patterns (or directional response) determine the pick up pattern of microphone. Another way to look at this is if you think of your ear as a microphone (again) and the way you ‘collect’ sound – you tend to hear sound better in front of […]
Before you manipulate sound with all the technical analogue and digital wizardry that studios can offer, it is useful to know how that sound is captured. I would like to think of this as a handy reference for any starting engineer and a pleasant refresher for the weathered music maker. If neither apply, then just enjoy my […]
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