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Cardioid Frequency Response Pattern- Neumann U 87A

Condenser microphones come in two main types: large diaphragm and small diaphragm. The characteristics of each one should inform the decision on which to use. Large diaphragm microphones were created first, their sizable diaphragm offering a very low noise floor. Later, the small diaphragm came when...

Hardware Compressors vs. Plug-ins

When beginning your career as an audio engineer, you may see seasoned engineers using light to exorbitant amounts of compression during the tracking process. You may be tempted to try and recreate the same thing when you begin recording, but there are some considerations to be aware of before attemp...