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Microphones 101: Which Mic Should I Buy for My Home Studio? microphones May 08, 2025

What kind of microphone should I buy for my home studio?
For most home studios, a condenser microphone is the best choice for recording vocals and acoustic instruments due to its clarity and sensitivity. Dynamic microphones are better for loud sources and untreated rooms, while ribbon mics offer vin...

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What Is Phantom Power and When Do I Need It? microphones May 06, 2025

Phantom power is a +48V electrical charge sent through an XLR cable to power condenser microphones and active DI boxes. You need phantom power when using condenser mics, but not with dynamic mics. Be careful — phantom power can damage vintage ribbon mics if used improperly.

 


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The Shure SM7B is the Best Mic in the World: A Hero's Journey microphones Dec 23, 2023

 

The Ordinary World: The Origins of the Shure SM7B 

In 1976, when Bruce Springsteen released his seminal album "Born to Run", he unknowingly played a crucial role in shaping the destiny of what would become one of Earth's greatest microphones. Baffled by recording sessions that fell short capturi...

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