If you have read this site over the years, I have noted that my favorite mic is the AKG-C414. I have two of these microphones, a ULS model and an EB model. My favorite for saxophone is the EB model. It adds….how would I describe it…..a little more punch or personality than the ULS. The … Continue reading The AKG-C414
Musictech has a review of AKG’s new C314, which is a new mic based on the venerable 414. I have two 414s, and love them. You can put them on anything and they sound great. They seem not to like the C314. I was also curious to see if they liked the C214 (fixed pattern) … Continue reading Musictech Review of AKG C314
AKG has a new mic out, the AKG C214. From the press release: Based on one of the most successful studio mics released by AKG, the C 414 model, and using all the feedback that during 30 years they have received from its users (maybe they could release a new version earlier, but…), AKG has … Continue reading AKG C214
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 … Continue reading How Ribbon Microphones Are Made
Having a good microphone around is essential to a performer. While microphones like the AKG Pro Audio C414, and the Sennheiser MD 421 are my main “go to” microphones, one of the most compact and versatile microphones ever made is the Shure SM57. At $100, it is a great microphone to just have in your bag “just … Continue reading Review – Pyle Pro PDMIC78 Microphone
This last weekend I recorded a gig. Multitrack. 16 channels. Into a MacBook Pro. With Logic Pro X. All tracks at 96khz. It was an interesting learning experience. The equipment used was a Mackie Onyx 1620i mixer (firewire enabled), and an old Presonus. The Presonus was basically being used for the preamps and each one … Continue reading Recording a Gig
I got into recording a while ago, my first interface being an original MOTU 828. That thing works great. However, it is not supported in ProTools, and I kind of want to start using ProTools more. Plus, I want to move it to my home studio to hopefully make it easier to record virtual tracks … Continue reading M-Audio Fast Track Ultra
The NAMM show kicked off the other day. So far, I haven’t seen anything that pops out “Whoa, that’s neat” to me. Some interesting things are: New line of AKG Headphones. I use AKG headphones, and they are excellent. Tascam DR-1 Portable Recorder, Yamaha Pocketrak 2G, and Marantz Digital Performer 6 Lots of recording devices … Continue reading NAMM Show 2008
Yes, it is only November. But there is no time like the present to start thinking of presents for people (woohoo, good play on words there E). To start things off, iLounge has a very good, free, Holiday buyers’ guide available. Of course the guide is for people who own an iPod. And if they … Continue reading Xmas Guide 2005
mipa Musikmesse International Press Award 2005 posted its winners. Some of the highlights: Best Innovative Product – Apple GarageBand Best E-Drums – Roland TD-12 V-Drums Sound Libraries – Apple Jam Pack (though I’ve heard Garritan Personal Orchestra, and it’s amazing) Mixing Desk (Project Studio) – Yamaha DM-2000 (beat the Mackie Onyx 1640…interesting, though the Yamaha’s … Continue reading M.I.P.A. Winners