Updates
Oct 6
Your hand isn’t part of the band — so don’t let it play the mic! 🎤 Hold your handheld mic by the handle, not the grille. Covering the head (“cupping”) can add unwanted resonances, change your tone, and invite feedback to the party. Keep a short, comfy distance from your mouth, and let the mic do...Read more
Oct 5
Are we shaping music for the algorithm, or is the algorithm shaping us? 🤔 Drop your thoughts below 👇 #AustrianAudio #RealTalk
Oct 1
Mic’ing vocals on stage with the #OD505 🎤 The right mic placement and pattern can make all the difference. Hold the OD505 at a comfortable distance — close enough to capture detail, but far enough to avoid distortion from plosives or very loud singing. Its directional cardioid pattern helps focu...Read more
Sep 28
What's one thing about the music industry you wish no one had to learn the hard way?
Sep 24
🎻 Mic’ing a double bass on stage with the #OC818 Place the mic a short distance in front of the bridge to capture the instrument’s depth and detail. Want more low-end? Shift it slightly toward the F-hole. Use cardioid to focus on the bass and reduce sound from drums or other instruments, or omni ...Read more