Recording Technique
Everything published on Viyolens under Recording Technique — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Common Shaker Mistakes to Avoid
A genuinely simple instrument, which is exactly why the mistakes people make with it tend to be simple too. Here's what goes wrong, and the fix.
The Ultimate Guide to Pop Filter
A pop filter is one of the simplest tools in vocal recording — here is how it works, the different types available, and how to position one correctly for clean takes.
The Complete Guide to Guitar Amp For Microphone
Learn to use a guitar amp for microphone effectively — master impedance considerations, gain structure, and unlock distinctive sonic character for stage and studio.
Common Celesta Mistakes to Avoid
Every quirk in how a celesta behaves traces back to a specific mechanical cause. Here are the mistakes that come up again and again.
Mic Stereo: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Stereo microphones capture spatial dimension and width. Discover stereo techniques, microphone configurations, price guidance, and how to select mics for your application.
Bass Amp Sim for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Bass amp sim technology is easier to use than you think. This beginner's guide shows you how to record better bass tones, what to tweak and what to leave alone.
The Complete Guide to Bass Drum Mics
Recording a bass drum requires a microphone engineered for deep, controlled low-end capture. Learn which types work best and how to place them correctly.
Common U 87 Neumann Mistakes to Avoid
None of these are exotic problems. They're the everyday slips that cost a session time, and every one is a five-minute fix once you know to spot it.
The Complete Guide to Kick Drum Microphone
Kick drum microphones capture the power and punch of your drums. Learn about specifications, placement techniques, and how to choose the right microphone for professional drum recording.
The Complete Guide to Mic Guitar Amp
Microphone technique for guitar amplifiers represents one of the most critical yet underappreciated skills in recording and live sound engineering.
The Complete Guide to Guitar Effects Looper
A guitar effects looper lets you record and layer audio loops in real time, creating complex arrangements one part at a time. Learn types, features, and techniques.
Everything You Need to Know About Overhead Microphone
An overhead microphone captures ambience and cymbal detail that close microphones miss. This guide covers placement strategy, microphone selection, and technique for drums, piano, and ensemble recordi...
Overhead Microphone for Beginners: A Complete Guide
An overhead microphone captures your drums or acoustic instruments from above, picking up cymbals, detail, and space. This guide explains how to position one, what type to use, and how to get good res...
Stereo Microphones: A Complete Guide
Recording in stereo captures width, depth and acoustic space. This guide covers the main stereo microphone techniques—X/Y, ORTF, NOS, M/S and spaced pair—and when to use each one.
How to Set Up and Use Podcast Microphone
Setting up a podcast microphone correctly—positioning, pop filter, headphone monitoring—makes the difference between a muddy recording and a clear, close vocal. Follow this practical guide from stand...
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Celesta
A keyboard percussion instrument with a bright, bell-like tone for orchestral, theatre and studio arrangements.
Mic Guitar Amp
Microphone solutions for capturing guitar amps clearly in live sound, rehearsal and studio recording.
Overhead Microphone
An overhead microphone captures cymbals, drums and room detail for natural-sounding studio recordings.
Podcast Microphone
A podcast microphone captures clear speech for interviews, voiceovers and online content with minimal setup.
Pop Filter
Pop filter options for smoother vocal recordings and reduced plosives in podcasts, vocals and voice-over sessions.
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Shaker
Shaker percussion adds light rhythmic movement and texture to live, studio and acoustic performances.
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Stereo Microphone
Stereo microphones capture width, depth and ambience for natural-sounding recordings and room images.
U 87 Neumann
The u 87 neumann is a classic studio microphone known for detailed, versatile capture across vocals and instruments.
