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Choosing the right mic

Choosing the right mic

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Choosing the right mic

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The microphone choice should be made so it compliments the sound of the instrument or amplifier if you want the recording to sound smooth with no peaks in the response. In this movie I am going to show you a few things to consider before you choose a mic for recording. There is no single mic that works on everything. Just because you have a great mic doesn't necessarily mean that it will be the best choice in all situations. Choose the mic for the right reasons. Just because a mic is considered an industry-standard choice for a particular application doesn't necessarily mean that it will work in your situation. Likewise, just because your favorite engineer, player, or singer uses a particular mic doesn't mean that it will also work for you. There are so many variables that you can never count in anything other than your ears. Select the microphone that compliments the instrument or amp. If the sound of the instrument, vocal, or amplifier is edgy, or it has a lot of top end you…

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