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How to find the "hidden" mic boost on Realtek HD sound cards

Find the "hidden" mic boost on Realtek HD sound cards

Need to adjust your microphone's input volume using the Realtek Sound ...more

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How to mic a guitar

Mic a guitar

Check out this instructional recording video that shows you how to mic a guitar. This installment focuses on guitar recording techniques ...more

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How to record your voice or acoustic instrument with a mic

Record your voice or acoustic instrument with a mic

You can attach a microphone to your Mac and record your own voice or ...more

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How to mic a drum kit with a Shure drum microphone kit

Mic a drum kit with a Shure drum microphone kit

Check out this instructional recording video that shows you how to mic ...more

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How to record a whole drum kit using only two mics

Record a whole drum kit using only two mics

Check out this instructional drum playing video that shows you how to record a whole drum kit using only two microphones. By using a string ...more

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How to solder an XLR connector to an audio mic cable

Solder an XLR connector to an audio mic cable

This how-to video shows, close-up, the steps to soldering an XLR ...more

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How to mic your virtual amplifier in Amplitube

Mic your virtual amplifier in Amplitube

Customize every detail of your virtual set up and get your dream guitar tone right at your computer using Amplitube's Amp Simulator.

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How to record the acoustic guitar in mono with one mic

Record the acoustic guitar in mono with one mic

This instructional recording video will show you how to record the ...more

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How to mic a guitar amplifier

Mic a guitar amplifier

This video is demonstration of how to properly place microphones on a speaker. Included is a visual representation of how the sound changes ...more

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How to mic an Amp with Engineer Drew Malamud

Mic an Amp with Engineer Drew Malamud

In this clip, Drew Malamud, producer/engineer and studio director for Studio Plateau out of Montreal, discusses different microphone ...more

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How to hide a Lav Mic

Hide a Lav Mic

The only way to get great sound is to get the microphone as close to the talent as possible. This video tutorial will discuss the dark art ...more

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How to properly use Boom Mics for film making

Properly use Boom Mics for film making

It's not a dead cat on a pole, it's a boom microphone. The primary component is the boom pole, which is attached to the microphone. This ...more

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How to use a mic and mix using sounds when Djing

Use a mic and mix using sounds when Djing

Learn to recognize if you should use a microphone when DJing and how to mix or blend using sounds (as opposed to beats).

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How to rock the mic

Rock the mic

Mr. Braidy and Mr. Cornwell introduce the youth to the intricacies of the microphone technique, from the contrasting standpoints of the ...more

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How to boost your mic recording on Windows

Boost your mic recording on Windows

Watch this video to learn how to boost your microphone recording volume on Windows.

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How to improve sound quality on a L1 Classic Model 1 Bose Mic

Improve sound quality on a L1 Classic Model 1 Bose Mic

Ken Jacob from the Live Music Technology Group at Bose will show you ...more

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How to build a simple contact microphone for $2

Build a simple contact microphone for $2

Looking to go electric on the cheap? In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to make a contact microphone out of a Piezo Transducer ...more

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How to make a microphone flag

Make a microphone flag

For any of you aspiring to enter the league of Broadcast News, this unique instructional will make your newscast look totally professional ...more

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How to choose the microphone on a film set with Ty Ford

Choose the microphone on a film set with Ty Ford

Why do you need so many different microphones for your film set? Which ...more

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How to pick an appropriate microphone

Pick an appropriate microphone

When you transition from vacation videos and birthdays to something a little more serious, your first frustration will be audio. And if you ...more

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Super Slim and Sexy Xbox Mod

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