Getting a Good Vocal Sound in a Home Studio

Getting a Good Vocal Sound in a Home Studio

Getting a good vocal sound in a home studio doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. Here are my tips to help you get better vocals on your recordings. 1. Picking a Mic Don’t worry too much if your mic choices are limited. Use what you have available. If...
Miking a Drum Kit – Part 3: Mid-Side

Miking a Drum Kit – Part 3: Mid-Side

The mid-side recording technique for drums only requires two mics and can be a great way to capture a recording which can then be widened at the time of mixing and is also mono compatible. For this technique, you will require an ordinary cardioid condenser mic and a...
Miking a Drum Kit – Part 2: Just Overheads

Miking a Drum Kit – Part 2: Just Overheads

It’s often the case that mics are limited in number within a band’s available gear. So if you’re limited by the number of mics, your budget or just the amount of channels in your mixer, you might want to consider miking the kit with just a pair of...
Running a band successfully 

Running a band successfully 

I’ve been in various bands over the years. Some have been chaotic and difficult and some have been highly organised. Here’s what I’ve learned about the most productive ways to run a band. Run it like a business Chances are you’d like to make at...