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Microphone Basics
Everything published on Viyolens under Microphone Basics — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
U 87 Neumann Amy Richardson
U 87 Neumann for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Everyone speaks about it with reverence, but do you actually need one yet? Here's the step-by-step beginner's answer, no assumptions made.
Dynamic Mics Amy Richardson
Dynamic Mics for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A patient, from-scratch guide to your first dynamic mic: what it does, what else you actually need, and a simple step-by-step to your first good recording.
Boom Mic Katie Anderson
Boom Mic Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A boom mic is defined by how it's mounted, not by one microphone design. Here's how the whole system works, the patterns you'll meet, and where it earns its keep.
