A Basic Guide to Audio Recording

Not only do 3M produce a useful booklet explaining tape and recording so that the veriest dolt could twig it, they give it away free! Then they wonder if we'd like to serialise it... where's the catch?

How to line up your mixer and recorder for improved recordings.

Recording acoustic instruments is a fine art, but electronic instruments present their own set of problems. Craig Anderton explains how to do it properly.

Dave Hastilow fishes around for some new angles on recording technique — in the field or at home. Or in the river.

I used to work with this prat once who thought that I'd mis-spelt compleat when I used it in an article - sometimes you just can't win, can you? Dave Hastilow, however, is well sussed and brings you sound at a stroke.

MT shows you the best way out

Direct-to-disk recording explained

MT's guide to the theory and practice of the tapeless studio

Puts the home in home recording.

to 8-track, what's involved

Steve Hall bandies about words like involvement, commitment and encouragement as he argues that the engineer should take a more active role in the everyday process of recording.

If you want something done, sometimes you've just got to do it yourself... Genie Cosmas explains why and how she recorded and released 'Rep Sunset', her band's debut album.

For Recording Engineering

Educated sound engineer David Mellor assesses the value of training for a career in recording.

for multitrack recording

Recording Electric Guitar

Recording electric guitar; the theory and practice behind miking up guitar amps.

Recording The Piano

This month 'Recording The Piano'; where best to place microphones and what type to choose for optimum results.

Recording Vocals

Stereo Recording

Special mic techniques employed on stereo recording are explained this month.

Recording Wind Instruments

Recording the Wind section.

Miking up small percussion.

Vocals

More tips on recording vocals.

Tips to help you achieve that 'modern' drum sound.

Microphone Basics

A rundown on microphone basics.