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There's no doubt that the C-800G is a legendary mic for vocals, especially for pop, R&B, and rap. But did you know that it sounds great from a wide range of sources? Join Andrew as he shows off the capabilities of Sony's flagship microphone on guitars, bass, Fender Rhodes, piano, drum room, and yeah, some vocals.
0:00 - In This Video
0:23 - Full Band Demo
1:32 - What Makes The C-800G Unique?
2:25 - Isolated Vocals
2:59 - Polar Patterns
3:22 - Isolated Acoustic Guitar
3:57 - Isolated Electric Guitar
4:35 - Isolated Fender Rhodes Suitcase
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Andrew takes us through ways to record both electric and acoustic upright bass at home. You'll hear how different DI boxes can subtly change the sound of the electric bass and how to mic a bass amp. For Upright bass, Andrew will share some considerations when using a DI box as well as a nifty trick to mic an upright with a Shure SM57. You'll also hear how both ribbon and condenser mics can make the upright bass sound full.
0:00 - What We're Covering Today
0:29 - How Electric Basses Work
1:03 - Using the Hi-Z/Intrument Input
2:03 - DI Boxes
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Drum sounds are an integral part of a song's production. However, recording drums at home presents its own unique challenges. Andrew provides solutions, such as microphone choice and placement.
0:00 - Introduction
0:35 - Challenges of Recording Drums at Home
2:15 - Many Parts, One Instrument
2:45 - Drum Tuning and Head Choice
3:25 - 1 Mic, 2 Options
6:00 - 2 Mics (Glyn Johns)
8:08 - 4 Mics (Glyn Johns w/kick & snare)
10:29 - 4 Mics (Spaced Pair w/kick & snare)
12:30 - 4 Mics (Blumlein Pair w/kick & snare)
13:18 - Options for Using
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Are you recording your music at home? Not sure how to approach recording an electric guitar? Andrew shares a few mic setups, showing you how microphone choice and placement affect your sound.
0:00 How Electric Guitars Work
1:00 Simple & Budget Setup
2:33 How Does Mic Position Affect The Sound?
3:40 How Dynamic Moving Coil Mics Work
4:41 Over-Driven Electric Guitar Sound
6:35 What Other Dynamic Mics Can You Use?
8:02 Using Ribbon Microphones
10:39 Two-Mic Setups
14:04 Condenser Mic Options
14:58 Adding a Room Mic
16:48 Outro
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Home recording is more accessible, but how do you make your instruments sound good? Andrew shares how to get the most out of your experience recording music at home. In this episode, you’ll get a crash course on acoustic guitar recording at home, as well as mistakes to avoid. You’ll learn how to choose a microphone, where to place your mic, how to record acoustic guitars in an untreated room, and more. As always, Andrew will demo each mic position and share its pros and cons.
0:00 - In This Tutorial
1:00 - Basic Mic Placement
2:23 - How
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DPA Microphones' 4099 is already a beloved instrument mic, so how does the CORE+ version improve on what was already impressive? Andrew and Gabe are joined by Marco Panascia at the Atomic Sound recording studio to put this supercardioid microphone to the test. As always, we will share the final track as well as the raw, unprocessed audio.
0:00 - Overview & Today's Recording Session
1:01 - Demo
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DJ and Producer extraordinaire Laleyna Gomez (a.k.a. Amore Querida) demos the Akai Professional MPC Live III Standalone Music Production Workstation at the Engine Room. Bringing the old-school style of flow into a portable, modern unit, the MPC Live III is a full production studio that does not require a laptop. Laleyna shares how new features--such as the MPCe 3D-sensing pads--allow you to accomplish your
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The Antelope A4-1B Analog Automated Opto Valve Compressor combines the warm, smooth sound of vintage analog compression with the precision and flexibility of digital control. Andrew is in the recording studio to break down how the A4-1B Opto-Valve works and how you can use it in your music production. Thank you to Alana Alexander and Atomic Sound in Brooklyn!
0:00 - About Tube Compressors
1:06 - Singing Performance
1:33 - Settings
2:24 - Vocals: Uncompressed vs. Fixed Timing
2:45 - Hybrid Timing Setting
3:33 - Vocals: Hybrid Timing
4:00 -
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Andrew puts the Antelope Audio Edge series modeling microphones to the test in a recording studio and home studio. He tests the Edge Note, Solo, Duo, and Quadro mics.
0:00 - Today's Setups
1:01 - "Better Late Than Never" Andrew Swift (feat. Milton Vann)
2:18 - Recording Locations
2:46 - Mic Setup for the Drums (Edge Duo & Quadro)
5:12 - Bass (Edge Duo)
5:50 - Upright Piano (Edge Duo)
6:14 - Horns (Edge Solo & Note)
6:47 - Antelope Audio Orion Studio Synergy Core Audio Interface
7:30 - Vocals (Edge Duo)
8:07 - Guitars (Edge Note &
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