8Microphone, Pre-Amp and Live Room Choice
To be able to make decisions about the recording chain, it is advisable to know the basic operation of the core parts (i.e. the microphone, pre-amp and room selection). Later chapters will cover general placement guides and the specifics of capturing each instrument. For now, I want to concentrate on the technical operation of these variables.
8.1 Buying Equipment
When it comes to purchasing equipment, it is always worth testing it out beforehand as it is really about your ears, taste and the program material you are going to use it on, to see whether it is worth your investment. If you have a decent amount of money to spend, a retailer is usually able to take a deposit and send you some demo units to ...
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