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Capturing Sound Pt. III – Microphone Techniques

by nmackenziemusic on November 28, 2012July 3, 2014

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 […]

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Capturing Sound Pt. II – Polar Patterns

by nmackenziemusic on November 27, 2012July 3, 2014

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 […]

Capturing Sound Pt. I – Microphone Types

by nmackenziemusic on November 26, 2012July 3, 2014

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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