With the development of their Series 4000 range of studio mics, Bruel & Kjaer have earned a reputation as one of the top manufacturers of versatile, high performance microphones. In this article Ralph Dunlop, B&K's UK Sales Manager, makes a case for the use of quality microphones and outlines a useful guide for determining microphone choice and application.

Full of Audio Promise

Modern developments in audio reproduction

Hi-Fi Supplement

If you intend to make samples of acoustic instruments or events, you're going to need a microphone - but which one? David Bradwell checks the various types and their uses.

Want to buy a mic for under £50? Try these for size.

Electronic drum kits give superb sound separation for the studio engineer - but he still has to mike up the cymbals. We investigate a novel application for the C-ducer contact strip microphone, which helps alleviate this problem.

Live Recording

Contact miking stringed instruments.

Sound Workshop

Paul White shows how you can explore classic mic techniques using basic equipment.

The Microphone Input stage

Powering Capacitor Microphones

Microphone techniques for 'Musique Concrete'

Studio Equipment - Part Two

Nobby Line continues the run down on Music U.K.'s 8-track package. This month — accessit units

Taking The Mike

Taking the Mike — All you'll ever need to know

Continuing our 'How It Works' series, David Mellor lays bare the facts about the applications and workings of the commonest types of microphone.

Miking applications for this novel transducer that will turn your electric bass 'acoustic'!

A Blast From The Past

Mid and Side microphone recording techniques revisited.

Interconnect

Mating Microphones - ever wondered why your low impedance mic won't work well with your recorder? Then read on...

Why are microphones so different, why do some cost the earth — and which one should you use for which job? All is revealed.

The right microphone for the right job is vital. I.M. helps you decide.

On speaking terms.

Concluding signal.

Who are they?

how to sing them, how to mic them, how to treat them, how to tape them...

Take five and come alive - we show you how