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Front-Address vs. Side-Address Microphones: Which Side Do You Speak Into?

Front-Address vs. Side-Address Microphones: Which Side Do You Speak Into?

Learn the difference between end-address and side-address microphones, how to identify the active side, and how to position your microphone and pop filter correctly.

Front-Address vs. Side-Address Microphones: Which Side Do You Speak Into?

Learn the difference between end-address and side-address microphones, how to identify the active side, and how to position your microphone and pop filter correctly.

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Microphone Isolation Booth Guide: Do Isolation Shields Work?

Do microphone isolation shields work? Learn what portable vocal booths improve, what they cannot fix, how to position one, and which SoundBox fits your microphone.

Microphone Isolation Booth Guide: Do Isolation Shields Work?

Do microphone isolation shields work? Learn what portable vocal booths improve, what they cannot fix, how to position one, and which SoundBox fits your microphone.

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How to Choose a Microphone for Your Voice Without Buying the Most Expensive One

The most expensive microphone is not always the best microphone for your voice. Learn what actually matters, compare budget vocal mics, and build a recording setup around your voice and...

How to Choose a Microphone for Your Voice Without Buying the Most Expensive One

The most expensive microphone is not always the best microphone for your voice. Learn what actually matters, compare budget vocal mics, and build a recording setup around your voice and...

How Compression Changes a Vocal Recording

How Compression Changes a Vocal Recording

Compression can make a vocal smoother and more consistent, but it can also reveal sibilance, breaths and room noise. Learn how to control vocals without crushing the performance.

How Compression Changes a Vocal Recording

Compression can make a vocal smoother and more consistent, but it can also reveal sibilance, breaths and room noise. Learn how to control vocals without crushing the performance.

Mic Placement for Vocals: On-Axis vs. Off-Axis and Why Angle Matters

Mic Placement for Vocals: On-Axis vs. Off-Axis and Why Angle Matters

Microphone placement is more than distance. Learn how on-axis and off-axis recording, capsule direction, height and vocal angle change tone before EQ or compression.

Mic Placement for Vocals: On-Axis vs. Off-Axis and Why Angle Matters

Microphone placement is more than distance. Learn how on-axis and off-axis recording, capsule direction, height and vocal angle change tone before EQ or compression.

Real Audio Icon SoundBox 7A in an instrument-recording setup.

How to Record Acoustic Guitar, Brass and Instruments in a Small Room

Small-room instrument recording starts with microphone placement. Learn how SoundBox 7A, compatible instrument microphones and careful positioning can help control reflections and capture cleaner guitar, brass, strings and samples.

How to Record Acoustic Guitar, Brass and Instruments in a Small Room

Small-room instrument recording starts with microphone placement. Learn how SoundBox 7A, compatible instrument microphones and careful positioning can help control reflections and capture cleaner guitar, brass, strings and samples.