Jazz-Sax, all things Jazz and Sax
Yes, it’s hard to do the Zoom lesson. However, there is one great program that makes it easier to use two microphones while doing a lesson. Audio Hijack. I have a little complex setup that allows me to use the MacBook’s mic, but when the instrument mic kicks in, Audio Hijack “ducks” the MacBook’s mic down. Meaning it lowers the volume so you get the real mic not the crappy MacBook Mic.
Anyhow, Audio Hijack has been essential in teaching. I love it. Here is my setup.
Pretty cool.
There are three types of microphones you’ll encounter. The dynamic mic such as the the venerable Shure 57 and Shure 58. The condenser mic such as the AKG 451, or the famous Nuemann 87. And the lesser known ribbon mic, such as the Royer 121.
Here is a very interesting video of how a ribbon microphone is made.
Yes I know, yet another Ribbon mic video. I’m sorta fascinated by them at the moment. Please indulge me.
Since a majority of us are locked up at home, we are utilizing out computers a lot. But do you know the history and the differences between audio formats?
Here is a good tutorial on audio file formats.
The one type of mic I do not own………….yet…………