Recording Audio

Explore different ways of recording audio and learn how to achieve the best quality sound when using microphones.

This narrated video below has been designed with school/college teachers in mind. Senior Lecturer at Leeds Conservatoire You can download the PowerPoint slides here. Content includes:

How microphones work

  • Frequency Response
  • Polar Patterns
  • Directionality & Proximity Effect
  • Pad & Low cut
  • Microphone placement

Practical examples for mic’ing common instruments

  • Acoustic Guitar
  • Guitar Amp
  • Piano
  • Upright Piano
  • Drums

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