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Jan 2024
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98. Different Mics for Different Instrum...

XYLO ARIA
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Achieving an exceptional sound in your mixes begins with selecting the right microphone for each instrument but how do you really capture the true brilliance of every note in your music. In this episode, Xylo chats with award-winning audio engineer and Shure Incorporated Product Specialist, Paul Mc Whirter, on the different microphone techniques in recording and the secret to achieving real great sound in your mixes.

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