recordinghacks

A video tutorial, with step-by-step instructions for recording in stereo via two external USB mic preamps on a Macintosh.

Is it possible to improve the sound of home voice recordings with scrap acoustic foam? Do you need to build an isolation booth in the wife’s shoe closet to get good vocal tracks? Yes and no, respectively. Check out our before and after audio samples.

The beauty of USB audio mic interfaces is that every mic you own is suddenly available for mobile and portable use, with Skype, GarageBand, and other apps. We tested four of the best-known USB preamps, from Blue, Shure, Centrance, and MXL.