This book focuses on microphones as the essential link between the recording process and vocals guitars pianos drums and other acoustic sounds. Choosing the right mic can make or break a song. Authors Phil O'Keefe and Craig Anderton cover how to choose and apply mics with real-world examples and explanations. Topics include the following:THU Understanding different microphone typesTHU Essential miking accessoriesTHU Mic preamps and connectionsTHU Stereo miking techniquesTHU How to mic specific instrumentsTHLoaded with illustrations and featuring sidebars with details on selected topics for those who want to know why as well as how EMicrophones for the Recording MusicianE gives the practical knowledge needed to make the best possible home studio recordings.THTH+/-About the Musician's Guide to Home Recording Series+/-THThe book series Musician's Guide to Home Recording takes a clear practical approach to today's world of computer-based recording. Each book in the series focuses with laser-like precision on a particular topic. Titles include EHow to Choose and Use Audio InterfacesE EHow to Create Superior MixesE EHow to Record and Mix Great VocalsE and more. Readers can choose individual books to increase their knowledge in specific areas or treat the series as a complete course and cover selected topics at their own pace.THMusician's Guide to Home Recording is the definitive series to help musicians everywhere use digital recording mixing and editing to their fullest potential.