Equipment Reviews

Money saving equipment buying advice and retailer recommendations!
I admit it, I'm addicted to buying studio gear! But, I don't want to pay more money than I have to either (need to save as much as possible, so I can buy even more equipment).

In this article, I'm going to share with you some of my favorite places to buy studio equipment at great prices! I'll also discuss some tips for getting a good price and for not getting talked into items you don't want or need.
Nov 08 2007 by MusicTECH
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The Ultimate Vocal Microphone? - Part 2
Continuing on from part 1 with my experience with various vocal microphones I bought for my own studio.
Nov 08 2007 by MusicTECH
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The Ultimate Vocal Microphone?
Choosing the right vocal microphone for your home studio can be a difficult task. What sounds great on one voice might sound horrible on another. Also, you may also need different microphones for different styles of music and singing, even if you are doing all the singing yourself.

In this "review" I'll discuss some of the "vocal" microphones I use in my own studio, compare them to some of the really expensive microphones I've used at major studios, and tell you a bit about the characteristics of each so you can get a good idea of where to start looking.
Jan 12 2007 by MusicTECH
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Sennheiser MD421 dynamic microphone - The #2 studio workhorse
Next to the Shure SM57, the Sennheiser MD421 is the second most used dynamic microphone in my studio, as well as the majority of other professional studios, in addition to live performance use.
Jan 11 2007 by MusicTECH
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The Shure SM57 Microphone - Every studio should own at least one!
The Shure SM57 Mic has been around for a long time, and can be found in pretty much every major studio in the world. And, it cost less than $100! Here's why every studio should have at least one!
Jan 07 2007 by MusicTECH
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