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Mounting and Positioning Tips for Contact Mics
Mounting and positioning play a crucial role in how contact microphones capture sound. From guitars and drums to field recordings of metal, glass, or even water, placement determines the tone, resonance, and clarity of your recordings. Learning how to manage resonance, reduce handling noise, and experiment with different surfaces helps you unlock the full creative potential of contact mics.
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How to Build Your Own DIY Contact Microphone
A diy contact microphone lets you capture vibrations directly from surfaces, instruments, and objects for unique sound recordings. With just a piezo disk, wires, hot glue, and a soldering iron, you can build your own contact mic and connect it to an audio interface, amplifier, or mixer. Adding insulation like heat shrink tubing and using shielded cable ensures durability and the best sound quality.
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Bella Shmurda Finds His Studio Confidence with a Single Mic Choice
Afrobeats star Bella Shmurda reveals how the Rode NT1 microphone not only shapes his sound but also boosts his confidence in the recording studio.
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6 Best Uses for Contact Microphones in Field Recording
Contact microphones capture vibrations directly from solid objects, making them ideal for recording hidden or subtle sounds in field work. From resonating surfaces and industrial machinery to natural soundscapes and musical textures, they allow recordists to isolate unique audio without environmental noise interference.
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RODE Podcaster Review
The RODE Podcaster is a professional-grade dynamic USB microphone that offers rich, broadcast-quality audio for podcasting, voice overs, and streaming. With its internal pop filter, shock mount, and plug-and-play USB connectivity, it’s an ideal choice for creators who want great sound without the complexity of mixers or phantom power.
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An Introduction to Contact Microphone Technology
Contact microphones are unique devices that capture sound through vibrations in solid objects rather than through the air. This introduction explains how they work, what they’re used for, and why they’re essential tools in music, sound design, science, and more.
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Royer Labs Launches the R‑12: A Versatile Active Ribbon Mic
Royer Labs has unveiled the R‑12, a modern active ribbon microphone designed for both studio and live use. With built-in phantom-powered electronics, a -15 dB pad, and a high-pass filter, the R‑12 delivers classic ribbon warmth with enhanced versatility and durability.
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SteelSeries Alias Pro Review
The SteelSeries Alias Pro is a premium XLR microphone system built for streamers and content creators, offering broadcast-quality sound, a customizable stream mixer, and full integration with Sonar software for pro-level control without the studio complexity.
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10 Battery Maintenance Tips for Wireless Mics
Discover 10 essential tips to extend battery life and properly maintain your wireless microphones. Learn how to avoid dropouts, overheating, and power loss during key moments.
