Musical Instruments
The Soundboard: All about Microphones
Any meaningful discussion with an recording engineer will inevitably morph into a discussion about microphones. Just as a closet full of shoes is never enough for a lot of the women I’ve known, a closet full of microphones is rarely ever enough for most recording engineers. There are a lot of different types of microphones and there are a many, many brands, shapes and sizes to pick from. I hope to at least get you started with a road-map of what to look for in microphones and I apologize in advance for setting you on this path! If you’re set on recording as a hobby or career, there’s a very good chance that you’re going to get slightly obsessed with microphones.
Epiphone Hummingbird review
Mahalo Soprano Ukuleles review
NAMM 2014: Shure
Shure Microphones are dependable and solid. They make arguably the most popular dynamic mics. Model Numbers like the SM7B, SM57 and SM58 are the bread and butter of any major studios’ microphone closet. Shure has some great new offerings for not only the professional musician and studio owner, but the home studio owner and weekend warrior.
Korg C1 Air Digital Piano review
NAMM 2021: Top ten new music tech
Shure SM58 and SM57 dynamic microphones review
Gibson Guitars – New Features for 2014
If you name any prominent rock guitarist, there’s a pretty good chance that they have played or do play a Gibson guitar. Gibson has a long history as an instrument maker and is celebrating their 120th anniversary this year. To mark the 120th year milestone, Gibson has released their 2014 models with features that help with playability and look great too.









