The flute is a beautiful reedless woodwind instrument. With its full, bright, and whimsical sound, the flute sees important roles in classical, jazz, and many other genres. When it comes time to...

The tuba is the largest and lowest pitched instrument in the brass family. The instrument appears regularly in orchestral ensembles, big bands, brass bands, and marching bands. What microphones would...

Though perhaps not always the standout instrument, the trombone plays a vital role in many ensembles. Whether it's classical, big-band, ska, or any other genre that would benefit from a trombone,...

In Jazz, Classical, and many other genres, there's a chance for the sound of a trumpet to shine through. After a listening session of Miles Davis and Chet Baker, I figured I'd look into the best...

Classical guitar (when played well) is one of the most beautiful sounding instruments on the planet. There are plenty of microphone placement techniques to capture the beauty of the classical guitar....

So it's time to record or perform live and you're wondering which microphone(s) best capture the beautiful tones of an acoustic guitar. When choosing a microphone (or pair of microphones) to...