We all love the sound of vintage microphones, though we also know how rare and inexpensive they are, making them nearly unattainable for your average producer or recordist. What is so great about ADK is that they help to provide us with that flavorful, vintage sound, all without forcing you to remortgage your home. With […]
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Singing Karaoke The TVS Way
Okay so judging by the title of this article, you probably think that we’re going a little over our heads, right? Well before we begin showing you the ropes on singing karaoke the TVS way, we just want to mention that there’s NOTHING wrong with applying to real-life what you learned in a (semi) academic […]
ISOVox 2 Review
If you record your vocals at home, you’re probably pretty familiar with problems that can arise from recording in an untreated environment. For starters, you’re dealing with noise reflections in your room, including unintentional ambient sound, early reflections, echo, and reverb, which can make your recordings sound far less professional. Secondly, you’re dealing added noise […]
Antelope Audio Edge Duo Review
The Antelope Edge Duo Microphone claims to be an affordable modeling microphone that can emulate the expensive and widely-used mics of yesteryear at a fraction of the cost. Could microphone modeling be the recording magic you’ve been searching for? This is exactly what we’re here to find out in our Antelope Audio Edge Duo Review […]
sE Magneto Condenser Mic Review
Could this be one of the best budget condenser microphones around? sE Electronics has designed their Magneto microphone to provide users with high-quality studio recordings at a low price. It has a standard cardioid polar pattern that works to get rid of unwanted reflections from the back and sides of the microphone, perfect for if […]
Rode NTR Active Ribbon Mic Review
With a combination of vintage and modern qualities, this is one of the best ribbon microphones on the market today. The Rode NTR is an active ribbon microphone that has been made to compete with some of the top ribbon microphones in the world today. The 1.8 micron ribbon element on the inside, paired with […]
Why Vocal Types Aren’t Everything
When it comes to learning how to sing “properly,” many students assume that figuring out their voice type is the only way to do so. However, here at The Vocalist Studio, we have seen countless students and vocal coaches succeed without pigeon-holing themselves to a single type. By studying the art of singing as a […]
Mojave MA-1000 Condenser Microphone Review
Mojave has been somewhat of a staple in studios all around the world for quite some time. They make incredible microphones that are also fairly affordable. The MA-1000, however, is a bit different. This microphone is world-class, perfect for the professional vocalist who wants something that is high-end and studio-ready. Specs Microphone Type: Tube […]
RØDE NT1 Condenser Mic Review
With such a low price tag, can this studio condenser microphone offer the same, high vocal performance capabilities of other condensers? The Rode NT1 looks very similar to the NT1A, which was released almost two decades ago. It has now been totally redesigned to be a daily driver vocal microphone for all kinds of instruments, […]
Antelope Audio Edge Solo Review
Not all of us can afford to have a line of top-notch microphones at our disposal. This is where a company like Antelope comes in to save the day. As a music gear company, they have been focused on music technology and innovation since their inception. With the recent expansion of the Edge series, they […]