Anderton Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Now available from Sweetwater Publishing for $19.95 Learn how to choose the right mic types and accessories for a wide variety of applications—then follow practical tips on the best way to mic vocals, acoustic guitar, bass, amps, drums, horns, sax, rotating speakers, and even electronic instruments like synthesizer. Discover popular stereo miking techniques to enhance your recordings even further, how to fix phase issues, the truth about mic preamp specs, mic modeling, how to grow your mic cabinet, and more. Written by mic expert Phil O'Keefe and award-winning engineer Craig Anderton, this profusely illustrated e-book explains what you need to know about mics and mic'ing techniques. Chapter 1 | Microphone Basics Microphone Types and Technologies Condenser Mics Dynamic Mics Ribbon Mics Microphone Polar Patterns Understanding Polar Pattern Plots The “Big Three” Polar Patterns Other Polar Patterns Sometimes More is More Rejection—It’s All in the Angles Dealing with the Proximity Effect The Importance of Room Acoustics Room Sound Key Takeaways Chapter 2 | Microphone Accessories Highpass and Lowpass Filters Filter Cutoff and Slope Pad Button Microphone Cables Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter Microphone Shock Mount Acoustical Screens and Shields Protective Case or Pouch Pop Filters USB Mics Mic Preamps Mic Stand Stereo Bar Mic Sleeves Mic Clips Remote Control Key Takeaways Chapter 3 | Microphone Connections Impedance Impedance Options Why Low-Impedance Mic Outs are Better Microphone Levels Sound Pressure Levels (SPL) Microphone Sensitivity Preamplifiers Preamp Gain Preamp Class Types Mic Preamp Specifications Connecting Your Microphones Moving-Coil Dynamic Mics Condenser Microphones Tube Microphone Connections USB Microphone Connections Powering Condenser and Ribbon Mics Phase and Polarity Key Takeaways Chapter 4 | The Mic Cabinet Condenser Mics Ribbon Mics Dynamic Mics Microphone Modeling Hardware+Software Mic Modeling Software-Only Mic Modeling Outfitting the Mic Locker and Building It Up Over Time Suggested Models Phil O’Keefe’s Personal Mic Collection Comparing Mics and Preamps Practical Comparisons Two Terrific Tools Key Takeaways Chapter 5 | Stereo Miking Techniques A-B (or Spaced-Pair) Stereo Setup Using Spaced-Pair Miking with Classical or Rock Time-Difference Stereo X/Y Stereo Needed Gear and Setup Theory and Cautions X/Y Stereo Compared to Other Stereo Options ORTF Stereo Needed Gear and Setup ORTF Advantages Mid-Side Stereo Mid-Side Theory Setup Recording and Deriving Stereo from the Sides Mic Why M-S Stereo Provides Perfect Mono Compatibility Blumlein Stereo Pair Blumlein Stereo Pair Theory Using the Blumlein Stereo Pair Key Takeaways Chapter 6 | Miking Specific Instruments High Pass Filters Highpass Filtering and Parallel Tracks Vocals The Mic is the Singer’s Instrument To Hold or Not? Mic Technique Mic Positioning Background Vocals Guitar Amps Selecting the Right Mic Levels and Tones Miking the Speaker Virtual Miking and “Mic Training Wheels” for Amps Acoustic Guitar Mic Positioning Rotary Speaker Cabinet What’s Inside the Box Rotating Speaker Basics How Many Mics, and Where to Put Them Miking the Horns Miking the Drum Cautions Electric and Synth Bass Bass Recording Options Combinations of Different Techniques Phase Issues with Multiple Techniques Choosing the Right Method Synth Bass Drums Again—the Source Matters Kit Size General Approaches Basic Miking Configurations Individual Drum Mics and Mic Placement General Tips and Guidelines for Drum Miking Horns and Saxophone Trumpet and Trombone Saxophone Key Takeaways Quote Craig Anderton Educational site: http://www.craiganderton.org Music: http://www.youtube.com/thecraiganderton Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/craig_anderton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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