Plugging In: Acoustic Guitar Pickups and Their Pros and Cons
There are loads of amplification options available, and it can be hard to know which will best suit your needs.
Review: Audigo Wireless Microphone/App Turns an iPhone into a Mobile Studio
Audigo lets you record and sync audio and video, use EQ and effects, and share the final product—all on your phone.
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Review: Tascam’s Portacapture X6 and X8 Recorders Are Ideal for Acoustic Guitar—and a Whole Lot More
Both models offer ease of use, excellent sonics, and ability to capture wide dynamic ranges
Review: The Hazelrigg Industries VDI Vacuum Tube Direct Box Delivers High-Quality Acoustic Guitar Sound
The Hazelrigg Industries VDI Vacuum Tube–Based Direct Box cuts no corners in pursuit of the best possible sound for acoustic guitar.
Review: Sessionwire Software Makes High-Quality Online Music Collaboration Easy
This app allows you to transfer files, share screens, and stream high-quality audio.
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Review: iZotope Spire Studio Allows Pro-Quality Audio Recording on the Fly
The new Izotope Spire Studio is packed with professional features that make it a proper recording and tracking device for acoustic guitarists.
A Roundup of Acoustic Guitar Pickups and Microphones
This roundup includes reviews of three pickups and two microphones specifically tailored to the needs of acoustic guitar players.
Gear Review: L.R. Baggs’ Voiceprint DI Captures Your Guitar’s Unique Acoustic Sound
The L.R. Baggs Voiceprint DI uses Impulse Response (IR) technology and has the ability to make your pickup sound like the natural acoustic sound of your guitar.
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Gear Review: Beyerdynamic TG I51 Dynamic Microphone Delivers Onstage or in the Studio
The Beyerdynamic TG I51 is well-built, affordable, and has a very wide frequency response. For the acoustic guitarist, it has something to offer both on the stage and in the studio.
Review: Mojotone’s Quiet Coil NC-1 Acoustic Guitar Pickup Avoids Common Tonal Pitfalls
Doug Young tests the Mojotone Quiet Coil NC-1 magnetic soundhole pickup, a lightweight option for acoustic guitarists seeking natural, balanced amplified tone onstage or in the studio.
Gear Review: Body Sensors Take Fishman PowerTap Rare Earth and Infinity Pickups to a New Level
Fishman’s new PowerTap series mates either a soundhole or undersaddle pickup to its new TAP (which stands for Touch, Ambience, and Percussion) body sensors. The sensors are designed to capture percussive elements, body resonances, and performance dynamics that pickups alone tend to miss.
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Gear Review: MXL Revelation Mini FET is a Solid Bargain Microphone for Acoustic Guitar
I auditioned a pair of Revelation Mini FETs by recording several different acoustic guitars using a spaced pair arrangement, and also with some basic vocal tests.
Budget Amplifiers and Pedals for the Acoustic Guitarist
Here are some excellent, affordable amps and pedals for the gigging acoustic guitarist.
Review: iZotope RX 8 Audio Editor is Ideal for Home Recording in Less Than Perfect Environments
BY DOUG YOUNG Being able to record at home has great advantages for musicians, but getting professional results can be challenging. Noise is often one of the key differences between a homemade product and recordings made in professional studios. Whether it’s the sound of air conditioning, traffic outside, or the…
Review: Radial’s HDI High Definition Studio DI Is a Unique Tone-Shaping Tool for Guitars
I found the HDI to have a robust sound and a very useful range of colors that should enhance any guitar pickup.
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How to Choose the Right Flash Recorder for Your Home Recordings
In this golden age of compact recorders, you can buy an impressive device that fits in your hand and captures every nuance of your playing.
Gear Review: Curtis Novak Magnetic Soundhole Pickups
Pickup wizard Curtis Novak recently launched a new line of magnetic soundhole designs that deliver a wide range of vintage-style tones.
Gear Review: DPA 4099 CORE Instrument Microphone
DPA’s series of 4099 CORE microphones includes models designed to cover a wide range of instruments, depending on their sound-pressure levels. Each mic features some important qualities—a small footprint, a pre-polarized supercardioid condenser capsule, and mounting hardware optimized for the instrument in question.
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Review: Townsend Labs Sphere L22 Mic Modeling System Offers Versatility During and After Recording
In addition to modeling specific microphones, the L22 offers other benefits to acoustic guitarists
Review: Phil Jones Bass Bighead Pro HA-2 Headphone Amplifier
This smart accessory has plenty to offer acoustic guitarists—and music enthusiasts in general
Review: Blue Ember Microphone Looks and Sounds Better Than Some More Expensive Competitors
The Ember targets those doing home recording, podcasting, or YouTube videos, and is a true XLR phantom-powered microphone
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Gear Review: IK Multimedia AXE I/O
A two-in, five-out audio interface engineered specifically for electric and acoustic guitar.
Gear Review: CEntrance MixerFace R4 Mobile Recording Interface
It's a truly mobile recording interface and mixer, steps beyond what’s typically available for mobile phone and tablet recording.
Gear Review: CloudVocal iSolo Choice Wireless Microphone System
The CloudVocal iSolo Choice is a wireless condenser microphone specifically designed to capture the full dynamics and tone of an acoustic guitar, attach and detach easily from your instrument, and free you from dangling wires.
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Review: Izotope Spire Studio Captures Inspiration On the Go in High Fidelity
If you’re ready to upgrade from using voice memos, this Spire was made for you
