Other Instruments

Martin & Co presents the 0X Uke Bamboo, a new soprano ukulele.

If you’ve ever recorded an acoustic instrument, you already know that there’s more involved than just sticking a mic in front of it. Factors that influence how the recording will come out — besides the ability of the musician — include room acoustics, quality of the mic preamp, choice of mic, and mic placement. Rather than going into a deep dive on specific techniques for recording individual instruments, this article provides a quick overview of some of the important concepts to keep in mind.