A versatile microphone — and its British!

Microphone

Tim talks to Janet Angus about his work as engineer at Marcus Studios and gives his views on microphone technique and natural ambience.

From Spandaus to Thompsons — and Richard is gunning for something more than cult recognition of his massively influential guitar style with a new album, Daring Adventures. Moving target: Paul Trynka

The latest Steve Hackett album 'Till We Have Faces' is rock music's first flirtation with Ambisonic 'surround' sound. Steve explains how it has affected his whole approach to the recording of his music.

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.

Recording 'Ordinary World'

The big names have more in common with home recording than you might think — most of this album was recorded in the guitarist's lounge!

at the APRS Show

A quick roundup of who's exhibiting what at this year's APRS show.

Hi Energy wizard Mike Stock collides with Chas de Whalley during a sweaty get-down-and-shake-it interview

University of Surrey Electro-Acoustic Music Studio

A look at the Surrey Sound electronic and computer music studio, scene of the Tonmeister degree course.

An in-depth look at what is probably the most well-respected training course for studio engineers: Surrey University's Tonmeister Sound Course.

As Soul II Soul return this month with a third album, Paul Ireson reports from their private studio on the writing and recording of more club classics.

Mick McKenna

Engineer Mick McKenna provides an insight into recording with the Rolling Stones Mobile.

September 1983 - January 1985

All articles ever featured in HSR from September 83 to January 85 listed for your delectation.