Jake Weston

For music producers, it is crucial to know when to use certain types of microphones, and for what purposes. Ranging from different types, sizes, prices, and other features, specific microphones are best saved for a certain type of audio recording. For example, dynamic mics are those that are most commonly used by producers in music studios, and can handle a wide range of acoustics to fit whatever singing style that may be recorded on that day.

Key Takeaways:

• Buying a microphone can be one of most confusing parts of recording music in studio.
• Different kinds of mics produce varying qualities of sound depending on the desires of producer.
• There are three different types of microphones each specifically used for certain functions.

“Whether you’re just starting out in recording or been in the game for awhile, knowing the different types of microphones (and what each can do) is extremely important.”

Read more: https://www.musicianonamission.com/types-of-microphones/

Several wizards of the recording industry were kind enough to offer the pearls of their hardwon know-how to MusicTech.net. On recording guitar groups, John Leckie advocates using two mics and using them super-close to the sound source.Bob Clearmountain believes in the unglamorous act of prsctice, noting that when he was starting he would go in and cut mini demos, using every kind of instrument. Benge advises saving the crackles and other supposed 'bad noise.'
Instead of using a delay, or a panning plug-in, Matt Lange's tip is to record the same sounds twice and then pan left or right. Paul Thomson and Christian Henson offered their experience in creating epic sound. The trick, according to the duo, is not to record everything at a high volume. Rather, it pays to record it all at a low dynamic and then layer the low dynamic sound to achieve real artistry.

Key Takeaways:

• John Leckie has a long track record of high-quality and chart topping music production.
• Don't be afraid to make mistakes when experimenting with different sounds and recordings.
• Try swapping in and out with different equipment to see which mix gets the best results.

“Though not hard and fast rules, the following recording tips from the pros and our readers should steer you towards a cracking sound”

Read more: http://www.musictech.net/2018/02/recording-tips-pros-readers/

Providing the most realistic and quality sounds in music today is crucial, especially considering the influx of digital instruments that are now involved in music production. One of the highest quality and renowned devices for providing real-sounding audio fixtures is that of the Sonokinetic Ostinato String Library. The library has an abundance of various brass chords and sounds for music producers to play around with, so they can get exactly the sound that they are looking for every time.

Key Takeaways:

• Ostinato Bass is the latest release by Sonokinetic, who has been releasing sound libraries.
• They extended their foundational sounds so that they can create far more complex bass chords in the newest rendition.
• Their goal was to make the sounds as realistic as possible without losing the ability to be playable.

“Ostinato Strings was met with great acclaim both for the sound and the flexibility of the chord system, so we couldn’t resist following it up with a brass section using the Ostinato engine and with the same intuitive features.”

Read more: http://www.musictech.net/2017/12/sonokinetic-release-ostinato-brass/

Background tracks need to have the right musical scale around them. Vocals and the appropriate mixes are going to be the most important tool out there. The background tracks are something that can make you wonder about the future of music because people are no as dependent upon natural talent in the music business in order to create these tracks. Businesses have to be created with some good marketing tools. The background tracks can be considered one of the great marketing tools.

Key Takeaways:

• There are a slew of different techniques to improve background vocals, some more well-known than others.
• Layering, also known as the 1-voice/1-mic method, is probably one of the easiest and better known techniques for improving background vocals.
• When working with a background trio, set up an M-S pattern, which will allow for stacking all three of the vocals.

“There are probably as many background vocal techniques as there are background vocalists (BGVs). Besides the obvious ones, there are some lesser-known techniques that work well for recording great BGVs.”

Read more: https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/tips-tricks-better-background-vocals/

For those who are music engineers and constantly working on finding the perfect balance of sounds and voice in their recordings, they clearly understand the importance of having the right EQ balance. For many, however, this can be a daunting and difficult task if they are new to the game. Implementing various strategies and best practices is the best way to gain knowledge about EQ, and use it to your advantage each and every time.

Key Takeaways:

• Audio-issues.com creator, Bjorgvin Benediktsson, believes audio tips should be both practical and easy to implement. .
• Although he has created a guide to equalization in music mixing, he wants to incorporate more practical training strategies into it.
• To that end, he is opening up his forum for all questions and issues revolving around audio equalization.

“EQ is one of the most important things to learn about as an engineer, which is why I created EQ Strategies – The Ultimate Guide to EQ.”

Read more: http://www.audio-issues.com/music-mixing/whats-your-biggest-problem-with-eq/