The magic of the 21st century is that recording doesn’t always have to be in a sterile studio setting. Thanks to smartphones and new technology, filmmakers, vloggers, podcasters, and even journalists can record freely on the go. Now, the studio is anywhere a creator wants it to be. And with tools like the Sennheiser ClipMic…
Our lives have been completely transformed by technology and the advantages it gives. While recording music and audio has been part of the creative industry for a century, the advent of the Internet and other technological advances has allowed for a new, individualist approach to recording. Quality and convenience have now become the driving forces…
Sound is basically everywhere, and through the decades humans have constantly been challenged on how to best record it. From almost-silent studio setups to weathering all kinds of outdoor activity, we’ve designed recording equipment to fit nearly every situation. One of the best, and most compact examples of this is the Lavalier mic. In today’s…
When it comes to recording sound on the go, film, and video enthusiasts have a range of different options available for the job. Handheld, lapel and even wireless microphones are all options, and depending on the job can be quite serviceable indeed. However, if you’re looking for quality sound for quality video, then you might…
If there’s one thing you can say about media in the 21st century, it’s that filmmaking and videography have never been more accessible. Content creators now have a range of different tools at their disposal, at different price points, and for different purposes. Whether you’re an indie filmmaker or an aspiring journalist, you’re sure to…
The history of professional recording is long and storied and contains hundreds of fantastic mics that have made their impact on the industry in one way or another. Some, however, have made a more significant mark than others, and it’s these mics that are truly able to stand the test of time. For every kind…
If there’s one microphone brand that’s proven its quality time and again, it’s Shure. The company has produced legendary microphones that remain as earnestly popular as they were when they were first released. From the iconic SM58 to the legendary SM57 and fan favorite SM7B, Shure has a product line full of top-quality mics that…
Since its establishment as Freedman Electronics in 1967 and subsequent rebranding as Røde in the 1990s, Røde Microphones has dedicated itself to producing quality mics at affordable prices. The Australian company has an international team of over 250 professionals in a number of disciplines, including electronics engineering, acoustics engineering, robotics, and more. With offices in…
Ribbon mics might not be as popular as they were once before, but Royer Labs has certainly shown they’re back on the rise. For those unfamiliar, a ribbon microphone is a type of dynamic microphone, but with some fundamental differences. Rather than having a diaphragm attached to a coil suspended in a magnetic field, the…
No matter how much technology improves, there are still some things that the classics do better. Vintage mics are known for their warm tones and natural sound and are the backbone of recording as both an industry and an art. If there’s a company out there that manages to bring that vintage sound back into…