Microphone 101 (Recording Vocals)

In this course, Mouse guides us through everything you need to know when starting to record vocals. This course is perfect for those who are looking to get more out of their current equipment or better their knowledge before investing in a new addition to their home studio setup. She’ll take you through the microphones she’s got in her home studio, what her favourite ones are to use for live performances and how she gets the best of them, even how to get the best out of a phone recording!

Learn about the different types of microphones and the science behind how they turn sound waves into electrical signals our computers can read and record. Mouse talks us through what makes each microphone different and the polar patterns associated with the most common types. She also talks us through exactly what phantom power is and why it’s called something which sounds like the name of a new villain in a superhero movie. Do you know how much the world’s most expensive microphone is? That’s also something you’ll find out in this section of the course!

Mouse explains each piece of equipment needed in the chain to get your voice into your DAW, from finding the right cables and interface to other items you might not have considered, like a pop shield and stand. This section of the course will also discuss best microphone control practices and how to properly set the gain on your interface for your recording.

This course really is a microphone 101 and will provide knowledge regardless of whether you’ve got dreams of being on stage with your productions or just dabbling with sampling your vocals and turning them into something completely different.