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The Yamaha HS8 studio monitor has been out for a few years now but hasn’t showed any signs of losing...
Studio Equipment
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The Radial J48 48V Phantom Power Active Direct Box is a popular mid-priced DI that is useful both in the...
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The humble pop filter is not something many musicians give much thought to, but it’s a crucial part of getting...
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Pricey, high-end and well worth it, that’s what sums Manley Reference Cardioid. The Manley reference is a super, high end, studio condenser that is a great alternative to U87. Its tone is nice, bright and detailed that will sit in a mix without a lot of additional EQing
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Avantone microphones are considered to have a very durable feeling. The Avantone CV 12 is a tube mic which is modestly priced considering all that it has to offer. Often compared to the vintage tube vocal microphones, the warmth and versatility of this mic is unparalleled to any other in its price range. Some microphones are so warm; they are incredibly hard to mix with a HPF. This one however is very natural, a minor grit for emphasis, but is very suitable for mixing.
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Recording singer-songwriters is as much a science as it is an art and choosing the correct microphone can really make...