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A Case for Quality Microphones Feature \| Topic: Microphones \| Sound On Sound, May 1989 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.
Ambisonics Feature \| Topic: Acoustics, Microphones \| Electronics & Music Maker, Apr 1983 Full of Audio Promise Modern developments in audio reproduction
Are All Those Microphones Necessary? Feature \| Topic: Microphones \| Electronics & Music Maker, Aug 1981 Hi-Fi Supplement
Bring the Noise Feature \| Topic: Microphones, Recording, Sampling \| Music Technology, Feb 1989 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.
Budget Mic Roundup Feature \| Topic: Microphones \| Home & Studio Recording, May 1987 Want to buy a mic for under £50? Try these for size.
C-ducing Cymbals Feature \| Topic: Microphones, Recording \| Home & Studio Recording, Apr 1985 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.
Contact Miking Real Drums. Feature \| Topic: Acoustics, Microphones \| Home & Studio Recording, Dec 1983 Live Recording
Contact Miking Stringed Instruments Feature \| Topic: Live, Microphones, Recording \| Home & Studio Recording, Nov 1983 Contact miking stringed instruments.
Direct-To-Stereo Recording Feature \| Topic: Microphones, Recording \| Recording Musician, Aug 1992 Sound Workshop Paul White shows how you can explore classic mic techniques using basic equipment.
Discotek Feature \| Topic: Electronics / Build, Microphones \| Electronics & Music Maker, Feb 1983 The Microphone Input stage
Electro Music Engineer Feature \| Topic: Electronics / Build, Maintenance / Repair / Modification, Microphones \| Electronics & Music Maker, Oct 1982 Powering Capacitor Microphones
Guide to Electronic Music Techniques Feature \| Topic: Microphones \| Electronics & Music Maker, Jul 1981 Microphone techniques for 'Musique Concrete'
Home Recording - Part 4 Feature \| Topic: Home Studio, Microphones, Recording \| Music UK, Sep 1982 Taking The Mike Taking the Mike — All you'll ever need to know
Home Recording - Part 7 Feature \| Topic: Buyer's Guide, Home Studio, Microphones, Recording \| Music UK, Dec 1982 Studio Equipment - Part Two Nobby Line continues the run down on Music U.K.'s 8-track package. This month — accessit units
How It Works - The Microphone - Part 5 Feature \| Topic: Microphones, Sound Fundamentals \| Sound On Sound, Jul 1987 Continuing our 'How It Works' series, David Mellor lays bare the facts about the applications and workings of the commonest types of microphone.
Lesser Known Facts About The Common C-ducer Feature \| Topic: Microphones, Recording \| Home & Studio Recording, Sep 1984 Miking applications for this novel transducer that will turn your electric bass 'acoustic'!
Looking at Microphones Feature \| Topic: Microphones, Sound Fundamentals \| Electronics & Music Maker, Mar 1981
M-S Recording Feature \| Topic: Microphones, Recording \| Home & Studio Recording, Jan 1984 A Blast From The Past Mid and Side microphone recording techniques revisited.
Mating Microphones Feature \| Topic: Microphones \| Home & Studio Recording, Aug 1984 Interconnect Mating Microphones - ever wondered why your low impedance mic won't work well with your recorder? Then read on...
Microphone Basics Feature \| Topic: Microphones \| Recording Musician, Nov 1992 Why are microphones so different, why do some cost the earth — and which one should you use for which job? All is revealed.
Mikes - Part 2 Feature \| Topic: Microphones \| One Two Testing, Jan 1984 On speaking terms.
Mikes - Part 3 Feature \| Topic: Microphones \| One Two Testing, Feb 1984 Concluding signal.
Mikes - Part 1 Feature \| Topic: Microphones, Sound Fundamentals \| One Two Testing, Dec 1983 Who are they?
Realistic PZM Modification Feature \| Topic: Electronics / Build, Microphones \| Home & Studio Recording, Mar 1984 How to turn this inexpensive PZM into a balanced line microphone
Recording Techniques - Part 2 Feature \| Topic: Microphones, Recording \| Sound On Sound, Jan 1990 PART 2: Microphones. David Mellor cuts through the mythology of microphone techniques with some practical advice.