Posts tagged with "Shure SM57"
LIVE MICS
LIVE MICS
Selecting the right microphone for your stage show is crucial to a sound performance
“The microphone is the core of everything,” says veteran front-of-house engineer Andy Meyer. “If you don’t have your source properly miked, what good is a $2 million PA or a state-of-the-art mixing console? If the mics are terrible, a great performance doesn’t mean a thing.”
It’s a challenge nearly all musicians face, from coffeehouse singer-songwriters...
REC ROOM
REC ROOM
An insider’s guide to creating a home studio that’s right for you
Not so long ago, recording in a studio was a pricey ordeal. A musician or band had to select a studio, ensure it had a quality engineer—and because the meter was running, hope to capture the necessary tracks without breaking the bank. Enter the digital age: Now nearly anyone can set up a quality studio right in his or her home. Sure, there’s gear to acquire,...