From the course: Microphone Techniques: Essentials

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Recording practices, stands, and bags

Recording practices, stands, and bags

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Recording practices, stands, and bags

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- [Narrator] There are many important things to consider when using microphones. We live in an era of MP3s but with a trend toward producing music at resolutions much greater than the CD. The current professional standard for music production prefers audio resolutions of 96/24 or higher. There's a difference in the way audio sounds as an MP3, at CD quality and in high resolution. To get the best results from the mics you use, record at the highest practical sample rate and bit depth. Most modern computers are capable of recording and playing back multi-track sessions at 96-kHz/24-bit resolution. I hope this course helps you see the value in choosing the best mic for the job and for putting it in the right place to get the best sound. Next to making sure the source sounds as good as it possible can, choosing the right mic for the job is an undeniable key to success. Choosing the right mic stand is not an incidental decision, it's a very important part of keeping your mic safe and in…

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