• Vocal Mic Distance: How Close is Close Enough?



    Chris and Jody discuss what to consider when tracking vocals: How close to the mic should you get?  What are the issues you may run into when not getting this right? What if the singer wants to actually hold the mic in hand? What is proximity effect? All this, plus our Friday Finds.

    It’s also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed…

  • MIC STRATEGIES: How to Get Amazing Audio with Abnormal Mic-ing



    Chris and Jody discuss some abnormal ways to mic instruments and voices. What is the most inventive way to mic a guitar amp? Is there a mic that isn’t meant for vocals that would work in a pinch? What about mic-ing drums with only 3 mics? All these ideas, and some way out there attempts, are brought to light in this episode. Plus the Friday Finds for this week and… It’s also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

  • Phase Cancellation Where Did It Go?



    Chris and Jody take on the concept of Phase Cancellation. What exactly is it? What does it do to the sound of an instrument when you’re micing it? How does it get in the way of a mix? Does it get in the way of a mix? You don’t want to miss this one. It’s also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

  • Tuesday Tip: Using Mic Modeling Software


    In this video, Chris shows the benefits of using Mic Modeling, and the flexibility it will provide.