You’ve probably heard about the 3:1 Rule, a way of minimizing phase issues when using more than one microphone. However, the number three has a lot more to offer within the world of audio and music production: it can be used in arrangement strategies, decision-making processes or even mixing approaches.

One word of warning though: if you keep reading, the number three could become your new favorite number.

If you plan on visiting the recording studio in the next few months, this article is for you.

Assuming that there probably won’t be unlimited studio time available, these few tips may make a huge difference if you want your studio time to be as productive as possible.

Last week, we explored a variety of ways to get an excellent acoustic guitar recording using a single microphone. The next logical step in the quest for different sonic nuances is to combine two or more microphones to obtain different colors.

We are back with a new collection of Pro Tools shortcuts that will make your clients look at you like a badass Pro Tools sorcerer, flying over the keys and making things happen in no time.

In the previous article, we explored how to quickly create all your tracks and set up alll your routing in a new session using shortcuts, leaving us ready to start recording.

30 mics were used in a single drum set, to show some of the most common microphone techniques used to record acoustic drums; from one, two, three and four-mic methods, to multi-mic setups and room/ambience mics.

Download the audio files, and listen to the sound of different types of microphones, including coveted models such as AKG C12, Neumann U47 FET or Manley Gold…

When recording electric guitars, moving the mic a bit may go a long way.

Download and listen to 20 different combinations of position & distance, and learn what to expect from each part of the cone.

Where´s the guitar tone you are looking for?

The article 'Recording Electric Guitars: Where to Shoot at the Cone' continues with the ‘Crunch’ and ‘Lead’ tones, analyzed in this second installment.

Download and listen to 40 new audio files, to discover what to expect from each part of the cone.

Where’s the guitar tone you are looking for?

This is the first part of a feature about vocal recording, with some ideas, tricks and simple but useful techniques you may use when recording one of the most amazing and complex instruments of all.

This first episode will verse about technical aspects, and the second part will dive into more delicate matters…

This is the second part of a feature about vocal recording, with ideas, tricks and useful techniques you may use when recording one of the most amazing and complex instruments of all.

The first episode talked about technical aspects, this second part will offer ideas about how to keep things running smoothly in the recording session.

Whether you’re an experienced user coming to Pro Tools from another DAW, or a beginner eager to get your first Pro Tools Ninja badge, we have something perfect for you: A collection of the most essential Pro Tools shortcuts to get you up and running, fast.