Alter the tonality of this already nice mic with a simple tube change
Category: microphones
AKG C414B Hum problems
I thought I’d write a quick post on this in case some of you experience a similar problem, it may save you hassle and expense. I have…… Read more “AKG C414B Hum problems”
Flying mics and ominous cymbals
I recently read an article on the flying mic technique – not sure where, may have been TapeOp – but being a fan of the more esoteric…… Read more “Flying mics and ominous cymbals”
Piano Re-Amping
I had the idea of re-amping the piano by passing the sampled piano track back through a speaker playing into the body of the upright piano I have at home, then micing the piano to get a new piano track.
DIY preamps continued….
As promised in the previous post, here are some sound samples to demonstrate the sonic differences between the DIY EZ1290 Neve-style Mic preamps and the stock preamps…… Read more “DIY preamps continued….”
DIY Sub Kick
The concept of a sub kick is very simple, take a large speaker and use it in reverse as a microphone specifically for picking up low frequency…… Read more “DIY Sub Kick”
Modifying the T.Bone SC1100 mic
Modifying the T.Bone SC1100 Large Diaphragm Condensor Mic I bought one of these mics a while ago on the recommendation of a vocalist friend. Considering it cost about…… Read more “Modifying the T.Bone SC1100 mic”
Zen and the Art Of Microphone Modification
After much standing on the side procrastinating, reading various websites, blogs and how-to guides, I decided to get my hands dirty and take on…… Read more “Zen and the Art Of Microphone Modification”
A location recording case study – The Duval Project
Here's the first of 2 videos from this superb Bristol-based Nu soul / R&B outfit. Location recorded and mixed by Wij Productions. http://youtu.be/5ZrNcKT3IDI This was an intense… Read more "A location recording case study – The Duval Project"