Microphone Techniques 101

Learning Advisor: John Thomas

Two-time Grammy Award winning Engineer, Producer and Composer for a variety of well-known artists and pro sports shows. Consultant for musical equipment purchasing. Recording studio design setup and management.

Discography includes, Lauryn Hill, Scott Stapp, Missy Elliot, Carlos Vives, Chayanne, Fox Sports, MLB Sports, NFL Sports.

Owner of Cherokee Recording

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Course Description

This Microphone Techniques and Placement course reveals secret recording techniques from award winning engineers, exposing proven mic placement techniques and the outboard gear used to create those huge sounds. Learn what mics are used for certain instruments and the recommended equalization settings for each. Details of products, how mics are made, their properties and applications for each gives you a broad understanding of the modern professional recording process.

Course Prerequisites

An interest in learning about microphones, placement, and the chain of outboard gear used to create certain sounds.

Course Aims

• To obtain a good understanding of microphones and their uses.
• To obtain knowledge in order to "mic-up" and record a full band.
• Learn techniques to enhance your skills for creating better sounds.

Course Topics

• Microphone construction-types of mics-applications
• Polar patterns-stereo mic techniques-surround sound mic apps
• Mic placement on live instruments
• The vocal chain
• Using outboard gear while recording (Compressors, Limiters, Gates, EQ.)

Course Outcomes

• After successful completion of this course, you will be able to record and mic live instruments with confidence.
• Have a new understanding of the tools used to create bigger sounds.

Required Resources

• None

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