This book focuses on microphones as the essential link between the
recording process and vocals, guitars, pianos, drums, and other acoustic
sounds. Choosing the right mic can make or break a song. Authors Phil
O'Keefe and Craig Anderton cover how to choose and apply mics with
real-world examples and explanations. Topics include the following: -
Understanding different microphone types - Essential miking
accessories - Mic preamps and connections - Stereo miking techniques -
How to mic specific instruments Loaded with illustrations and featuring
sidebars with details on selected topics for those who want to know why
as well as how Microphones for the Recording Musician gives the
practical knowledge needed to make the best possible home studio
recordings. About the Musician's Guide to Home Recording Series The book
series Musician's Guide to Home Recording takes a clear, practical
approach to today's world of computer-based recording. Each book in the
series focuses with laser-like precision on a particular topic. Titles
include How to Choose and Use Audio Interfaces, How to Create Superior
Mixes, How to Record and Mix Great Vocals, and more. Readers can choose
individual books to increase their knowledge in specific areas, or treat
the series as a complete course and cover selected topics at their own
pace. Musician's Guide to Home Recording is the definitive series to
help musicians everywhere use digital recording, mixing, and editing to
their fullest potential.
