How to Record Instruments at Home Like a Pro
Learn how to capture professional-quality recordings at home with tips on mic placement, gain staging, room treatment, and tracking techniques for every instrument.
Microphone Techniques
Master microphone techniques for pro recordings: placement strategies, polar patterns, proximity effect, stereo arrays (XY, ORTF, Blumlein), phase alignment, distance, and room considerations. Get practical tips for vocals, drums, guitar amps, and acoustic instruments to capture clean, mix‑ready tracks.
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