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Best Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Under 500 Dollars

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LDCs-Under-500-dollarsSince they are probably the most versatile microphones around, Sweetwater’s list of the best large diaphragm condenser microphone under 500 dollars is a must-read for anyone doing home recording. LDC mics are especially useful for vocal recording. But they can be used for almost any other type of recording!
See my post Condenser vs Dynamic Microphone: What Is The Difference? for more on the different types of microphones.
Back to my reference to Sweetwater’s list. they compiled a list of 9 LDC mics that they consider to be the best ones in the price range of “under $500.” Here are the mics they picked:

I can’t really comment on many of these because I haven’t used any of them :-P. That’s how many different kinds of JUST LDC mics there are out there to choose from.
I do have a lot of experience with the Rode NT2-A, which has is usually lauded as better than its little brother on the list, the NT1-A. And the NT2-A is also under $500. So I don’t know what’s going on there.
You can find out more details about each of these mics from the Sweetwater article below:
https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/best-large-diaphragm-condensers-under-500/?utm_source=insync&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20170812

Everything You Need To Start Your iOS Studio

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Planning to start your own iOS studio? Now there are quite a few things needed to create a studio and each might have specific tools and needs. MusicTech Magazine recently came up with a series Beginners Guide, where they create a specific starter pack for every music enthusiast, engineer or producer. Let’s take a look inside their iOS studio starter pack.
Here are your essentials for your studio:
Headphones – For on the go, mobile music making you would rather prefer headphones than a monitor.
Microphones – Record directly into your device directly, there are quite a few available to choose from.
Read full list here: http://www.musictech.net/2017/08/buyers-guide-ios-studio/

Mix With A Few Plugins As Possible

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“Less is more” is a statement that is super applicable to mixing and music production. Well, actually any recording, such as voice over as well.
When it comes to the plugins you use, you should be keep the “less is more” advice in mind.
A lot of people use plugins to cover up some flaws we feel that we might be having during the course of our mix. With the wrong mindset, we might think that more plugins we use the better our mix become.
Graham Cochrane of Recording Revolution recommends trying to mix using as few plugins as possible.
Watch video here: https://www.recordingrevolution.com/mix-with-as-few-plugins-as-possible/

Vocal Recording Checklist For Producers

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To bring out the best in your vocal recording you should consider your most important asset, your vocalist. And when your vocalist is happy and contented chances are you are already on your way to a great recording. Producer/ engineer Bob Owsinski comes up with a checklist if you intend to produce your tracks or you’re simply working as a mixer to create that seamless relationship between you and your vocalist. As we all know it’s those small details that sometimes forget but would also count the most.
Always consider your vocalist’s preference especially when it comes to their microphone.
Read more here: http://bobbyowsinskiblog.com/2017/08/02/vocal-recording-checklist/
 

Must Have Tools For Mixing

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We all want our tools handy when mixing but it is also important to do a check on your toolbox, you want the essentials readily available for you without much of the clutter. To focus on what really needs to be done always remember to put a limit your tools in number. Here are some tips on choosing the right plugins to create that perfect mix toolbox you can have around wherever you go.
First of all, we need to understand that these are just tools used for your work, and there is no absolute truth regarding right or wrong tools.
Read more here: http://en.audiofanzine.com/recording-mixing/editorial/articles/essential-tools-for-your-mix.html