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Professional mics are often remote powered using P48 phantom power along the cable from a mixer. They offer better quality and more of pickup patterns than consumer mics.

Cheap electret capsules like the WM61A can perform well with a battery box. This article describes how to power them with P48 phantom power balanced inputs instead.

Use power strips and unplug chargers to reduce energy usage and lower electric bills.

Using a professional microphone to record audio gives a significant boost in sound quality and the choice of directionality patterns to suit the subject.

The Zoom H4n digital audio recorder is one of the most full featured and versatile portable audio recorders on the market.

The Zoom H4n works well for the musician on a budget. It can record from its own mics, or interface to studio mics or mixer via XLR or mini jacks.

Touted as the world's first FireWire/USB2 hybrid audio interface, the MOTU UltraLite-mk3 delivers added flexibility to professional audio engineers in the field.

In any audio production it is essential to use the right microphone. This non-technical guide will help improve the initial recordings and the final audio production.

A microphone in the open makes a visual statement, not always ideal. Binaural mics look just like in-ear headphones, reducing impact for field and urban recording.

The Edirol R09HR is a small handheld all-in-one recorder and stereo microphone that records onto SD cards with no moving parts.

What's the single most important action you can take to live a greener, more environmentally friendly and sustainable lifestyle? Two words: Use Less.

Wiring balanced audio 3-pin XLR connectors is straightforward but it is important to get it right, else phase errors may occur.

Camcorder microphones generally deliver poor sound quality, which can be improved using an external microphone.

With dozens of third party digital audio interfaces to choose from, selecting the best interface depends largely upon the user's budget and desired I/O configuration.