Lesson 1Preamp gain setting: target peak/average levels, space, pad use, and trim wayYou will learn to set preamp gain for clean, held recordings. We cover target levels, old vs new space, pad and trim use, and ways for changing players and strong plays.
Setting target peak and average levelsOld vs new space ideasWhen and how to use input padsUsing trims and sliders without cutHandling gain for changing playersLesson 2Handling spill and alone: gobo place, cymbal hold, spill-cut waysThis focuses on handling spill and better alone in live tracking. You will learn gobo ways, cymbal hold, mic pattern picks, and place tricks to cut spill while keeping plays natural.
Planning room plan for less spillGobo place around drums and ampsCymbal height, angle, and player holdUsing pattern to reject spillBalancing alone with natural airLesson 3Exact drum mic place guides with angles and distances for hit and spill holdYou will learn exact drum mic place guides for hit and spill hold. We cover angles, distances, height, and aim ways that shape sound, side image, and reject near kit parts.
Kick mic depth and beater lineSnare mic angle for crack and rejectTom mic height and tilt for clearOverhead space and side waysPlacing room mics for depth and stickLesson 4Bass place and mix: DI/preamp gain, amp mic position, phase between DI and micThis explains capturing bass with DI and amps, set preamp gain, and line phase. You will learn to mix sources for clear, hit, and low hold that works on small and big players.
Picking DI boxes for bass sound and quietSetting DI and amp levels at startMic places on bass boxes and portsChecking phase between DI and amp micMixing DI clear with amp feelLesson 5Guitar place: distance, off-line angle, phase line between micsThis explains placing mics on guitar boxes and lining many mics. You will learn distance, off-line ways, and phase checks to keep sound focused and low tight.
Setting start distances from grilleOff-line angles to calm sharpCombining close and room mics on guitarPhase checks between many micsReamping when place failsLesson 6Phase and side checks: how to test and fix phase in multi-mic setupsHere you learn to find and fix phase and side issues in multi-mic setups. We cover hearing ways, link meters, time line, and side tools to keep hit, image, and low focus.
Hearing signs of phase problemsSolo, flip, and sum-to-one hearing testsUsing phase link metersTime-lining tracks by wave viewSide turn vs delay shiftsLesson 7Handling pop sounds, sharp s, and room bounces: pop filters, mic way, room fix basicsHere you learn to hold pop sounds, sharp s, and room bounces in voice and talk recordings. We cover pop filters, mic way, basic sound fix, and checking to catch issues early.
Pop filter types and right placeMic distance and angle for pop holdHandling sharp s at startFinding early bounces by clapQuick carry fix solutionsLesson 8Bass capture: DI vs amp mic picks and when to use each, low-frequency thoughtsThis compares bass DI and amp mic ways and when to pick each. You will learn low-frequency handle, room effect, box pick, and how to capture bass that sits well in mix.
When to pick DI for clear and holdWhen amp mic adds needed feelBox pick and room mixHandling deep bass and low-mid buildCombining DI, amp, and sub-mic sourcesLesson 9Drum kit mic overview: kick, snare, rack toms, floor toms, overheads, hi-hat, room micsHere you get a clear overview of drum kit micing. We cover usual roles for kick, snare, tom, overhead, hi-hat, and room mics, plus how they work together for good drum image.
Kick mic roles: hit vs weightSnare top and bottom mic aimsRack and floor tom mic place basicsOverheads as kit main pictureHi-hat and ride spot mic choicesRoom mics for size and depthLesson 10Electric guitar capture: mic picks (dynamic, condenser, ribbon), amp close-mic and room-mic waysThis details electric guitar recording with mic types. You will learn close-mic and room-mic ways, box sweet spots, and how to mix mics for steady sound across songs.
Picking dynamic, condenser, or ribbon micsFinding speaker sweet spots by earOn-line vs off-line close-micingAdding room mics for space and depthMixing many mics without phase issuesLesson 11Voice capture: microphone picks (large-diaphragm condensers, dynamics, models) and reasonsThis explores voice mic picks and why they matter. You will compare large-diaphragm condensers, dynamics, and model mics, and learn how voice type, style, and room pick the best.
Matching mic type to singer and styleLarge-diaphragm condenser featuresDynamic mics for loud or sharp voicesRibbon and model mic choicesTesting many mics in sound checkLesson 12Voice place details: distance, angle, pop protection, booth vs live roomYou will learn detailed voice place ways for steady sound and hold. We cover distance, angle, pop protection, and picking booth vs live room to match style and play needs.
Standard start distance guidesAngling mic to handle soundUsing pop filters and shields wellBooth vs live room tradesMarking places for steady setups
