Recent content by PDXSmitty

My last interface was an Apogee Duet but it's quite old. In researching new interfaces and using the search term "best interfaces for Mac 2022", I looked at many articles from recording/production magazines/websites and not one mentioned any Apogee products. Has Apogee's reputation fallen...

I've been recording my Martin dread with a single KM184 but have been thinking two-mic techniques to get a "bigger" picture of the guitar's sound. One option is to get another KM184 but it wouldn't be a "matched pair". Does that make much of a difference? Any thoughts regarding recording with...

I know there will be differing opinions on this, but if you could only have ONE mic to capture the nuance and richness of a higher end Martin dread, what would it be? Bear in mind for home studio use, not a pro studio. I play "new acoustic" music - think Tony Rice (in style/genre, not...

Would I want to place the "wall" of duvets behind me when I'm sitting at the mic or in front of me?

Yes, small indeed. Luckily it's just me recording myself. And yes, that exercise bike gets regular use; that's why I can't dedicate the room to recording - it is also my office and exercise room!

Thanks! Super helpful.

Thank you! Very helpful.

I record acoustic guitar and mandolin exclusively. When I track the individual parts at the loosely recommended -14db to -18db level, the Integrated LUFS level on the Master Stereo track ends up being in the -20s. I've heard/read that YT and the streaming platforms want -14 and will manipulate...

Unfortunately, I am NOT able to devote and set up a room exclusively for recording. Given that limitation, I'm curious if there are things, if any, I can do to improve use of my space for recording (gobos, where in the room I place my mic(s), which way I face, etc.)? I've included a photo, but...