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So I've got two CM217 Cardioid Condenser Microphones and an MXL 990. I'm trying to record some acoustic guitar tracks. I've tried the two condenser 12th fret and sound hole/pickup area technique described in the Acoustic Guitar recording sticky on the main page, and I've gotten decent results...

So I am trying to get a more set in vocal sound in my mix. I recorded my band (guitar, bass, drums) before and added the vocals in after. The vocals sounded a bit dry and out of place in comparison with the other instruments. After looking around here I got some tips about using a reverb...

Hello wiser colleagues, if any of you have the time to answer my questions I'd be greatly obliged. So I have been recording my band. The instrumental sounds great (to me at least and for the equipment I have) and now I need to add in the vocals. My mics: Shure SM57 and SM58. My genres: Old...

Hey so I have to record some lead vocals. I have an sm57 and sm58. I've heard claims that they are the same but I am leaning towards sm57 with pop filter. What's your opinion on that? But my real plea of advice is... How do you guys EQ vocals? Do you use compression or limiters before or after...

This is just the first verse of a slow-ish song I've been jamming on with my band. Just a rough draft. Let me know what you think. I've walked a thousand miles In the shoes of a faded style Give it up, and look at me I'm not who I want to be And today those clouds will part And one day you'll...

Hey so I have a couple Shure sm57's and a bright well tuned snare. I'm looking to keep the bright sound and am wondering if it is necessary to mic the snare on top and bottom. Also is an sm57 even a good bottom snare mic? I've heard it's good for the top. What are your opinions on top and...

Hey I'm really knew at all of this and instead of searching the Internet I wanted to ask knowledgeable people directly. What are preamps, what do they do, and how necessary are they? Also please tell me what you use yourself. Thank you.

Hey, so I recorded a Ska feel song and I had positioned my Snare Mic a tad far away from the drum so on the recording its not as bright as it could be. Does anyone have any tips in terms of EQ, compressers, limiters, anything at all that I could use to brighten it up and bring it to the front...