From the course: Audio Recording Techniques
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Choosing a preamp
Microphone preamps are very much like microphones, in that they all have a slightly different sound. Some are very clean and transparent, while others are a little warmer or brighter. While just about any good preamp we'll get the job done, many engineers tend to have a favorite model they turn to for recording certain instruments, that's because of the color that it conveys or the combination what the certain microphone provides the best sound for the track. Other engineers may choose to combine a good mic with as neutral a preamp as possible, meaning one that doesn't impart any sound of color of its own on the instrument or vocal. Since everyone has different ears and opinions the type of preamps to choose is an open-ended topic, but if you have one that has a transparent sound, try that first. Let's hear an example using an Avalon 737. (music playing) Now let's hear the same instrument, this time using the Telefunken V72, which has a lot of color. (music playing) All preamps sound…
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- Ch_02_Microphones_PT_Sessions.zip
- Ch_02_Microphones_Raw_WAVs.zip
- Ch_03_Preamps_PT_Sessions.zip
- Ch_03_Preamps_Raw_WAVs.zip
- Ch_04_Microphone_Placement_PT_Sessions.zip
- Ch_04_Microphone_Placement_Raw_WAVs.zip
- Ch_05_Drums_PT_Sessions.zip
- Ch_05_Drums_Raw_WAVs.zip
- Ch_06_Guitar_PT_Sessions.zip
- Ch_06_Guitar_Raw_WAVs.zip
- Ch_07_Bass_PT_Sessions.zip
- Ch_07_Bass_Raw_WAVs.zip
- Ch_08_Vocals_PT_Sessions.zip
- Ch_08_Vocals_Raw_WAVs.zip
- Ch_09_Piano_PT_Sessions.zip
- Ch_09_Piano_Raw_WAVs.zip
- Ch_10_Horns_PT_Sessions.zip
- Ch_10_Horns_Raw_WAVs.zip
- Ch_11_Strings_PT_Sessions.zip
- Ch_11_Strings_Raw_WAVs.zip
- Ch_12_Percussion_PT_Sessions.zip
- Ch_12_Percussion_Raw_WAVs.zip
- Ch_14_Stereo_Techniques_PT_Sessions.zip
- Ch_14_Stereo_Techniques_Raw_WAVs.zip
- Ch_15_Recording_The_Session_PT_Sessions.zip
- Ch_15_Recording_The_Session_Raw_WAVs.zip
- Ch_16_Simply_Falling_PT_Mix_Session.zip
- Ch_16_Simply_Falling_Raw_WAVs.zip
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Explaining the microphone preamplifier3m 59s
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Choosing a preamp1m 35s
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Setting up the mic preamp1m 39s
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Setting the record level2m 29s
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Using proper gain staging1m 46s
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Knowing what to do if distortion occurs2m
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Using the compressor during recording2m 58s
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Using the equalizer (EQ) during recording2m 24s
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Using the high-pass filter during recording1m 4s
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Exploring the principles of EQ47s
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Avoiding latency3m 51s
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