03Jul 2023 by Jon
Piano Microphone Test

Piano Microphone Test

Blog, Home Recording Blogs, Microphones, Recording, Uncategorized
In my latest video I test out 2 different omnidirectional microphones. Can budget microphones really compete against more expensive mics when it comes to recording piano? Read on to find out in this piano microphone test. Earlier this year I visited the Hard Day's Night Hotel, a Beatles themed Hotel in Liverpool, England. I was lucky enough to stay in the John Lennon suite which boasts a beautiful white baby grand piano. So I thought, why not take advantage of that? Let's do a piano microphone test!  The two microphones I compared are both Omnidirectional. Firstly, I used a pair of Sennheiser MKH 8020’s. Secondly I tried the budget EM272, Clippy Microphones which you can find at Mic Booster.Com Watch the video to see the results. https://youtu.be/UiaxBd_O4ME So what did…
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09Oct 2022 by Jon
Record Audio For Screencasts – with separate audio feeds

Record Audio For Screencasts – with separate audio feeds

Home Recording Blogs, Microphones, Mixing, Podcast, Recording, Recording & Mixing, Techniques, Uncategorized
In this post, I will demonstrate how I record audio for screencasts and video tutorials. I'll show you a FREE application that allows you to record audio for screencasts with separate audio feeds for my microphone and system sound. Why do I need separate audio feeds? Most screen recording applications will record a mix of microphone and system audio. This means you don't have any control over the individual levels once the screencast has been recorded. In my videos, I like to demonstrate audio techniques by playing audio and talking at the same time. If I record my system audio too loud people won't be able to hear my voice and there is no way to fix this afterwards. How to record separate audio feeds In this video, I walk…
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02Oct 2022 by Jon
How to claim your Spotify for Artists Profile – BEFORE your first release

How to claim your Spotify for Artists Profile – BEFORE your first release

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If you are releasing music to Spotify for the first time it's sometimes difficult to find your Artist Profile. Learn how to claim your Spotify for artists profile - before your first release. Consequently, this allows you to pitch your track to Spotify Playlists.This video shows you how I claimed my profile with a brand new artist release.Although I am using Distrokid, the process should be similar for whichever distributor you are using. https://youtu.be/wlkNl4ZHRas Why you should claim your Spotify For Artists Profile Spotify is one of the biggest distributors of digital music. So, as an artist, you'll benefit from getting your music on their playlists. However, before you can pitch to a playlist you need to claim your Spotify for artists profile. Playlists increase exposure for artists and increase…
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22Jan 2022 by Jon
Why you should be using reference tracks

Why you should be using reference tracks

Blog, Home Recording Blogs, Mixing, Recording & Mixing, Techniques, Uncategorized
In this post, I’m going to talk about reference tracks – why they are important, how to use them and where to find them. When we mix our own music there is a danger of never having an end goal in sight.  You might have an idea of what you want your music to sound like but sometimes we lose perspective. Our ears are very good at fooling us especially if we have listened to our own mix for a long period of time.  If we don’t remind our ears exactly what we are trying to achieve we may just keep chasing our tails round and round. So, read on to find out more about how you can use reference tracks to up your mixing game. https://youtu.be/8Iyk9jmgRm8 Watch the video…
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