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Microphones


Microphones use in the Studio are:

SHURE SM57

Some suggested mic placements and associated tone quality. 

SHURE SM58

Some suggested mic placements and associated tone quality.

SHURE Beta 52a

Some suggested mic placements and associated tone quality.

AKG C1000s

Frequency response

BEHRINGER B-1

Frequency Response​


Click here to download the file 'Microphone Basics'



Balanced Audio

Microphone vs. Line Level


Room Reflections








Impedance