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Recording and Measurement Microphones

More generally, circuits for electrically-balanced output from electret microphones. I keep meaning to build this for some of the Sanken mic capsules I've got...

to audio balanced elecret electronics microphone recording ... on 20 September 2017

PA Basics

"A Basic Guide to PA Systems and Equipment in Live Sound Applications". Lots of useful material here!

to amplifier audio electronics live microphone mixing pa ... on 13 May 2017

Microphone Database | RecordingHacks.com

Searchable by manufacturer, type of microphone, properties, etc. Primarily aimed at mic modders, so has quite a bit of information about cheap Chinese microphones (and less historical info).

to audio electronics microphone recording ... on 13 May 2017

A BASIC INTRODUCTION TO CONCERT SOUND ENGINEERING

This is a pretty good introductory guide.

to audio live microphone mixing music recording ... on 22 April 2016

Capturing Perfect Harmonica Recordings

With particular reference to acoustic harmonica. The key bit of advice is to mike from below to avoid breath noises.

to harmonica microphone music recording ... on 19 April 2016

Michael Gerzon Audio Pioneer

Co-developer of the Calrec Soundfield microphone, as a result of considerable experimentation with stereo and quad recording techniques as a student.

to audio microphone recording surround ... on 17 November 2015

BBC Proms

The microphone arrangements used for the 2014 Proms, described in some detail. They had several completely independent arrangements for different media.

to bbc microphone proms recordings ... on 13 September 2015

Ambisonic Microphone Exp2 Construction Documents page

I am standing in my garage...

to ambisonics audio electronics microphone ... on 01 October 2010

Dan's Soundscapes Home Page

I am standing in my garage with, erm, four cheap microphone capsules and some copper wire...

to ambisonics audio electronics microphone surround ... on 18 December 2009

Wendy Carlos HomePage

Not just her music (Switched-On Bach, et al.), but details of her studio equipment, musings about mapmaking and surround sound, and various other geeky stuff. Good reading.

to amusements audio cartography cats microphone music recording surround synth ... on 23 December 2008