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If you have ever noticed a voice sounding deeper, warmer or more bass-heavy as someone moves closer to a microphone, you have already heard proximity effect in action. Proximity effect is one of the most important microphone behaviours to understand, particularly when recording vocals, podcasts, voiceovers or close-miked instruments. It can dramatically change the tone of a recording depending on how close the sound source is to the microphone. Used well, proximity effect can add warmth, weight and intimacy. Used poorly, it'll make recordings sound muddy or overpowering. Understanding how it works makes it much easier to control tone and...

Setting up a home recording studio has never been easier, but with so much equipment available, it's easy to feel like you need to spend a fortune to achieve great results. The truth is, you don't. Whether you're putting together your first home studio, helping your son or daughter get started, or simply looking to improve the recordings you're already making, getting the basics right will have a much bigger impact than buying every new piece of gear you see online. Let's look at the five essentials every home recording studio needs, along with a few tips that could save...

British microphone manufacturer Sontronics is proud to announce the launch of the SOLO W1, a new supercardioid dynamic wireless capsule designed for compatibility with a wide range of Shure® handheld wireless transmitters.

British microphone manufacturer Sontronics will showcase a selection of its acclaimed recording and live-performance microphones at InfoComm 2026, exhibiting alongside its exclusive US distributor, KMC Music.

For most viewers watching the Hastings International Piano, the focus is naturally on the performances themselves.

The competition brings together some of the world’s most promising pianists, each performing under enormous pressure in front of a live audience and an international jury. Every detail matters: touch, dynamics, timing, interpretation.