Microphones

The Audix FP7 Fusion Series drum mic package is a complete mid-level package designed for both studio and stage use that offers working drummers and project studios a worthy solution to all...

Carrie Plays On With Heil

Multiple Grammy award and American Idol winner Carrie Underwood has embarked on a tour of North America in support of her album, “Play On,” that began on March 11 in Reading, PA and...

Microphone Specs Explained (A Simple Guide)

Here's a highly simplified explanation of mic specs in plain English. It may help you evaluate microphones based on their specifications. TYPE: Condenser, dynamic or ribbon. These terms refer to...

Music Industry Steps Up to the Plate - Chapter 4

During one of my classes at the Miami Guitar Festival, I was pleasantly surprised by the insight of some of the questions from the players on the subject of amplifying an instrument. One student...

Full Circle - Nurture Those Goals

On my full circle journey of my musical dream, it is imperative to recall as vividly as possible my initial list of goals: to become a respectable guitar player, recording artist, and an effective...

Review: Blue enCore 100 and 200 Series Mics

Most know Blue to be a manufacturer of high quality studio microphones—Their creative, intuitive and distinctive designs have caught attention from many engineers over the years. Now, Blue's...

New At NAMM - Mojave Mics

Mojave Audio, a company founded by David Royer (known for his work with ribbon microphones) introduces the Mojave Audio MA-101fet Condenser Microphone. Evolving from David’s 20-plus years as a...

L2P@ 20X NAMM

New Decade Brings Hope for Manufacturers and Retailers of Music Products as NAMM Show Attendance Increases Following the Worst Economic Year in Recent Memory New Decade Brings Hope for Manufacturers...

Technology Of Rock

The Scorpions command a passionate and massive following, which has grown with their recent chart-topping release, "Humanity: Hour 1." That's a laudable accomplishment for any band, let...

How Many Mics Does It Take?

Ever wonder just how many microphones are on stage during the average "big-name" concert? Daughtry, led by frontman Chris Daughtry, has been taking their muscular mix of modern rock, hard...