{"id":65233,"date":"2026-07-24T12:44:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T17:44:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/?p=65233"},"modified":"2026-07-24T12:44:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T17:44:09","slug":"choosing-the-right-microphone-for-the-job-with-kristian-kohle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/choosing-the-right-microphone-for-the-job-with-kristian-kohle\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing the Right Microphone for the Job with Kristian Kohle"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"produ-262232461\" class=\"produ-leaderboard-placement produ-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;margin-bottom: 30px!important;\"><script async=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\"><\/script>\n<script> var googletag = googletag || {}; googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || [];<\/script>\n<div id=\"gpt-ad-7155769569475-0\">\n  <script>\n\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() {\n\t\t\t\tgoogletag.defineSlot( '\/21927241144\/728x90-Leaderboard', [728,90], 'gpt-ad-7155769569475-0' )\n\t\t.addService(googletag.pubads());\n\t\t\t\twindow.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers || {};\n\t\tconst timers                     = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers;\n\n\t\ttimers['gpt-ad-7155769569475-0'] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\tconst id = 'gpt-ad-7155769569475-0';\n\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t}, 1000 );\n\n\t\tif ( typeof window.advadsGamHasEmptySlotListener === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotRequested', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\treturn;\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\ttimers[id] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}, 2500 );\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotResponseReceived', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] !== 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tif ( ! ev.slot.getResponseInformation() ) {\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\twindow.advadsGamHasEmptySlotListener = true;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\tgoogletag.enableServices();\n\t\tgoogletag.display( 'gpt-ad-7155769569475-0' );\n\t} );\n  <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"flex-video widescreen youtube\">\n<div class=\"container-lazyload preview-lazyload container-youtube js-lazyload--not-loaded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=m8wTkjblJec\" class=\"lazy-load-youtube preview-lazyload preview-youtube\" data-video-title=\"Choosing the Right Mic with Kristian Kohle\" title=\"Play video &quot;Choosing the Right Mic with Kristian Kohle&quot;\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=m8wTkjblJec<\/a><noscript>Video can&#8217;t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=m8wTkjblJec\" title=\"Choosing the Right Mic with Kristian Kohle\">Choosing the Right Mic with Kristian Kohle (https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=m8wTkjblJec)<\/a><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember59\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Choosing the right microphone is not always about finding the most expensive mic, the most famous mic or even the microphone that sounds best on its own. It is about choosing the mic that helps the source work within the production.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember60\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">I recently sat down with producer, mixer and metal recording expert Kristian Kohle to talk about microphones, particularly how mic choices change when recording dense, aggressive music.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember63\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Metal is arguably one of the most distorted and densely layered genres. Between heavily driven guitars, fast drums, aggressive vocals and massive bass tones, every instrument is fighting for space. That means microphone choice can become less about capturing a perfectly natural representation of the instrument and more about capturing something that will survive the mix.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ember64\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-65235 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Featured-image-Different-Types-of-Microphones.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"918\" height=\"459\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Featured-image-Different-Types-of-Microphones.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Featured-image-Different-Types-of-Microphones-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Featured-image-Different-Types-of-Microphones-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Featured-image-Different-Types-of-Microphones-80x40.jpg 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Featured-image-Different-Types-of-Microphones-320x160.jpg 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Featured-image-Different-Types-of-Microphones-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Featured-image-Different-Types-of-Microphones-770x385.jpg 770w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Featured-image-Different-Types-of-Microphones-40x20.jpg 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Featured-image-Different-Types-of-Microphones-160x80.jpg 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Featured-image-Different-Types-of-Microphones-20x10.jpg 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Featured-image-Different-Types-of-Microphones-640x320.jpg 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Featured-image-Different-Types-of-Microphones-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Featured-image-Different-Types-of-Microphones-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Featured-image-Different-Types-of-Microphones-385x193.jpg 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 918px) 100vw, 918px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">Does Metal Require Different Microphones?<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember65\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">There are certainly microphones that have become associated with particular genres.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember66\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">One obvious example is the Audix D6. It has become a popular kick-drum microphone in metal because it delivers a huge low end, a pronounced attack and a naturally scooped midrange. In a dense arrangement, that character can help the kick cut through without requiring an enormous amount of processing.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember67\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Kristian describes it as one of the most obviously \u201cmetal\u201d microphones available.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember68\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">However, that does not mean every source in a metal production needs to sound brighter, harder and more aggressive.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember69\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Some sounds already contain plenty of aggression. Harsh vocals, heavily struck cymbals and distorted guitars may benefit from a smoother, darker or less detailed microphone. Rather than adding even more high-frequency information, the right mic can soften the source and make it easier to control.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember70\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">That gives us two broad approaches.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember71\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">One is to choose a microphone that adds the attack, brightness and scoop needed to cut through a dense mix.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember72\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The other is to choose a more forgiving microphone that controls a source which is already naturally aggressive.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember73\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The correct answer depends entirely on what is standing in front of the microphone.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ember74\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-65236 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/78fa43679evQXSOcIm3QCbJbEez1OfbMHPXmS4mM-scaled.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"228\" height=\"560\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/78fa43679evQXSOcIm3QCbJbEez1OfbMHPXmS4mM-scaled.webp 834w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/78fa43679evQXSOcIm3QCbJbEez1OfbMHPXmS4mM-440x1080.webp 440w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/78fa43679evQXSOcIm3QCbJbEez1OfbMHPXmS4mM-61x150.webp 61w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/78fa43679evQXSOcIm3QCbJbEez1OfbMHPXmS4mM-768x1887.webp 768w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/78fa43679evQXSOcIm3QCbJbEez1OfbMHPXmS4mM-625x1536.webp 625w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/78fa43679evQXSOcIm3QCbJbEez1OfbMHPXmS4mM-31x75.webp 31w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/78fa43679evQXSOcIm3QCbJbEez1OfbMHPXmS4mM-110x270.webp 110w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/78fa43679evQXSOcIm3QCbJbEez1OfbMHPXmS4mM-92x225.webp 92w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/78fa43679evQXSOcIm3QCbJbEez1OfbMHPXmS4mM-69x170.webp 69w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/78fa43679evQXSOcIm3QCbJbEez1OfbMHPXmS4mM-171x420.webp 171w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/78fa43679evQXSOcIm3QCbJbEez1OfbMHPXmS4mM-142x350.webp 142w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/78fa43679evQXSOcIm3QCbJbEez1OfbMHPXmS4mM-770x1892.webp 770w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/78fa43679evQXSOcIm3QCbJbEez1OfbMHPXmS4mM-40x98.webp 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/78fa43679evQXSOcIm3QCbJbEez1OfbMHPXmS4mM-7x16.webp 7w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/78fa43679evQXSOcIm3QCbJbEez1OfbMHPXmS4mM-160x393.webp 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/78fa43679evQXSOcIm3QCbJbEez1OfbMHPXmS4mM-220x540.webp 220w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/78fa43679evQXSOcIm3QCbJbEez1OfbMHPXmS4mM-247x606.webp 247w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/78fa43679evQXSOcIm3QCbJbEez1OfbMHPXmS4mM-6x14.webp 6w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/78fa43679evQXSOcIm3QCbJbEez1OfbMHPXmS4mM-138x340.webp 138w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/78fa43679evQXSOcIm3QCbJbEez1OfbMHPXmS4mM-4x9.webp 4w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/78fa43679evQXSOcIm3QCbJbEez1OfbMHPXmS4mM-342x840.webp 342w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/78fa43679evQXSOcIm3QCbJbEez1OfbMHPXmS4mM-11x26.webp 11w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/78fa43679evQXSOcIm3QCbJbEez1OfbMHPXmS4mM-122x300.webp 122w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/78fa43679evQXSOcIm3QCbJbEez1OfbMHPXmS4mM-285x700.webp 285w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/78fa43679evQXSOcIm3QCbJbEez1OfbMHPXmS4mM-9x21.webp 9w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/78fa43679evQXSOcIm3QCbJbEez1OfbMHPXmS4mM-385x946.webp 385w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/78fa43679evQXSOcIm3QCbJbEez1OfbMHPXmS4mM-20x49.webp 20w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 228px) 100vw, 228px\" \/>A Character Mic or a Blank Canvas?<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember75\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The Audix D6 is highly effective, but it also pushes the sound in a very specific direction. Kristian calls it something of a one-trick pony. That trick is extremely useful, but you need to be certain it is the sound you want.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember76\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">He recently tried a large-diaphragm Austrian Audio kick microphone that offered a much more neutral starting point. It had a wide frequency response, plenty of detail and enough headroom to handle a loud kick drum. Kristian was then able to shape it into something resembling the D6 with EQ.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember77\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">That introduces an important decision.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember78\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Do you choose a microphone that gives you the finished character immediately, or do you choose a more neutral microphone that can be shaped later?<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember79\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">A neutral microphone offers flexibility, but only when you know how to process it. A strongly voiced microphone can be faster and more dependable, particularly for someone who is still developing their engineering skills.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember80\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">There is nothing wrong with allowing a microphone to point you in the right direction.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ember81\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-65237 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/f48d9e-xc_sE_V7_X_on_mic_clip_on_white_bg_6891.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"521\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/f48d9e-xc_sE_V7_X_on_mic_clip_on_white_bg_6891.png 600w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/f48d9e-xc_sE_V7_X_on_mic_clip_on_white_bg_6891-150x130.png 150w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/f48d9e-xc_sE_V7_X_on_mic_clip_on_white_bg_6891-80x69.png 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/f48d9e-xc_sE_V7_X_on_mic_clip_on_white_bg_6891-311x270.png 311w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/f48d9e-xc_sE_V7_X_on_mic_clip_on_white_bg_6891-259x225.png 259w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/f48d9e-xc_sE_V7_X_on_mic_clip_on_white_bg_6891-196x170.png 196w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/f48d9e-xc_sE_V7_X_on_mic_clip_on_white_bg_6891-320x278.png 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/f48d9e-xc_sE_V7_X_on_mic_clip_on_white_bg_6891-173x150.png 173w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/f48d9e-xc_sE_V7_X_on_mic_clip_on_white_bg_6891-40x35.png 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/f48d9e-xc_sE_V7_X_on_mic_clip_on_white_bg_6891-160x139.png 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/f48d9e-xc_sE_V7_X_on_mic_clip_on_white_bg_6891-20x17.png 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/f48d9e-xc_sE_V7_X_on_mic_clip_on_white_bg_6891-18x16.png 18w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/f48d9e-xc_sE_V7_X_on_mic_clip_on_white_bg_6891-16x14.png 16w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/f48d9e-xc_sE_V7_X_on_mic_clip_on_white_bg_6891-392x340.png 392w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/f48d9e-xc_sE_V7_X_on_mic_clip_on_white_bg_6891-12x10.png 12w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/f48d9e-xc_sE_V7_X_on_mic_clip_on_white_bg_6891-345x300.png 345w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/f48d9e-xc_sE_V7_X_on_mic_clip_on_white_bg_6891-10x9.png 10w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/f48d9e-xc_sE_V7_X_on_mic_clip_on_white_bg_6891-385x334.png 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">Snare and Tom Microphones<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember82\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">For snare and toms, Kristian has regularly used the sE Electronics V7 X. It occupies similar territory to the familiar Shure SM57, but he describes it as having a more modern, fast and snappy presentation.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember83\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">More recently, he experimented with a Beyerdynamic clip-on condenser microphone. Compared with the usual dynamic tom mics, it sounded noticeably faster, brighter and more scooped. On large, low-tuned toms, that character produced a surprisingly mix-ready result.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember84\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The microphone picked up more cymbal bleed than some hypercardioid alternatives, but the quality of that bleed was less objectionable.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember85\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">This is an important distinction. Bleed is not automatically a problem. Bad-sounding bleed is the problem.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember86\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">An MD 421 may deliver an excellent tom sound, but depending on its position, the cymbals bleeding into it can become harsh and difficult to manage. A microphone with slightly less rejection may still be the better choice when its off-axis response sounds smoother.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember87\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Modern tools such as intelligent gates and bleed-reduction software also give us more freedom. We should still aim to capture the best possible sound at the source, but today\u2019s processing can make unconventional microphone choices far more practical.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ember88\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-65238 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"447\" height=\"447\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-2.jpeg 447w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-2-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-2-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-2-75x75.jpeg 75w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-2-270x270.jpeg 270w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-2-225x225.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-2-170x170.jpeg 170w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-2-320x320.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-2-40x40.jpeg 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-2-18x18.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-2-160x160.jpeg 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-2-16x16.jpeg 16w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-2-14x14.jpeg 14w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-2-340x340.jpeg 340w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-2-10x10.jpeg 10w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-2-20x20.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-2-9x9.jpeg 9w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-2-385x385.jpeg 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 447px) 100vw, 447px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">Why the SM57 Remains So Useful<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember89\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The SM57 is not always the most exciting microphone in isolation. It may not capture the depth and openness of a large-diaphragm condenser on a snare, or the fullness of a ribbon microphone on a guitar cabinet.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember90\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">What it does provide is familiarity, useful rejection and a sound that is extremely easy to shape.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember91\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The best snare sound I have ever sampled came from a U87 positioned slightly back from the drum. One hit contained the crack, body, rattle and air of the entire snare. It sounded enormous.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember92\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The problem is that placing a large-diaphragm condenser in that position during a full drum performance would also capture a great deal of the rest of the kit.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember93\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Recording is full of compromises. The microphone that gives you the most beautiful isolated sound may not give you the most usable track once the whole band begins playing.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember94\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">That is why the SM57 remains such a reliable tool. It gives you enough of the drum, rejects a useful amount of everything else and can be manipulated into the sound you need.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 id=\"ember95\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">Miking Bass Cabinets<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember96\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Many modern bass productions begin with a clean DI. Engineers can duplicate that signal, preserve one version for the low end and process another through an amplifier, distortion pedal or amp simulator.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember97\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Kristian does not mic bass cabinets as often as he once did, but when he does, he is rarely looking to capture the lowest frequencies. The DI already provides those more cleanly.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember98\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Instead, he uses the cabinet to capture dirt, midrange, speaker movement and distortion.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember99\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">He will often treat the bass cabinet like a guitar cabinet, sometimes even running the bass through guitar speakers. A conventional bass cabinet may reproduce too much extended high-frequency information, causing a distorted bass tone to become harsh. A guitar speaker naturally limits some of those frequencies and can make the distortion sit more comfortably in the track.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember100\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The microphone choice can then be similar to the microphones used on electric guitar.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ember101\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-65239 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tele-elektro-m82-23_30520_1_1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"478\" height=\"478\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tele-elektro-m82-23_30520_1_1.webp 1081w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tele-elektro-m82-23_30520_1_1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tele-elektro-m82-23_30520_1_1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tele-elektro-m82-23_30520_1_1-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tele-elektro-m82-23_30520_1_1-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tele-elektro-m82-23_30520_1_1-270x270.webp 270w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tele-elektro-m82-23_30520_1_1-225x225.webp 225w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tele-elektro-m82-23_30520_1_1-170x170.webp 170w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tele-elektro-m82-23_30520_1_1-320x320.webp 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tele-elektro-m82-23_30520_1_1-770x770.webp 770w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tele-elektro-m82-23_30520_1_1-40x40.webp 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tele-elektro-m82-23_30520_1_1-18x18.webp 18w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tele-elektro-m82-23_30520_1_1-160x160.webp 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tele-elektro-m82-23_30520_1_1-540x540.webp 540w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tele-elektro-m82-23_30520_1_1-16x16.webp 16w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tele-elektro-m82-23_30520_1_1-606x606.webp 606w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tele-elektro-m82-23_30520_1_1-14x14.webp 14w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tele-elektro-m82-23_30520_1_1-340x340.webp 340w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tele-elektro-m82-23_30520_1_1-10x10.webp 10w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tele-elektro-m82-23_30520_1_1-640x640.webp 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tele-elektro-m82-23_30520_1_1-20x20.webp 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tele-elektro-m82-23_30520_1_1-9x9.webp 9w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tele-elektro-m82-23_30520_1_1-385x385.webp 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">The Surprising Guitar Mic<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember102\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Like many engineers, Kristian remains a great believer in the SM57 on guitar cabinets. We are all accustomed to the way a 57 presents a driven speaker. It produces a familiar midrange, handles extremely high sound-pressure levels and usually finds a place in the mix.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember103\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">However, one of Kristian\u2019s recent discoveries came from being encouraged to try a Telefunken M82 kick-drum microphone on a guitar cabinet.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember104\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">His first instinct was that it would be too scooped and therefore unsuitable. With the microphone\u2019s additional EQ switches disengaged, however, it produced an excellent guitar tone.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember105\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">This is a perfect example of why microphone labels should be treated as suggestions rather than rules.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember106\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">A \u201ckick mic\u201d does not know it is placed in front of a guitar cabinet. A broadcast mic does not know it is being used on a bass amp. A vocal microphone does not know it is being used as a drum room mic.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember107\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The only thing that matters is what comes out of the speakers.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ember108\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-65240 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5985883c-245c-432f-8306-0eb4ebc2a8e2.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5985883c-245c-432f-8306-0eb4ebc2a8e2.webp 800w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5985883c-245c-432f-8306-0eb4ebc2a8e2-150x105.webp 150w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5985883c-245c-432f-8306-0eb4ebc2a8e2-768x538.webp 768w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5985883c-245c-432f-8306-0eb4ebc2a8e2-80x56.webp 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5985883c-245c-432f-8306-0eb4ebc2a8e2-320x224.webp 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5985883c-245c-432f-8306-0eb4ebc2a8e2-243x170.webp 243w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5985883c-245c-432f-8306-0eb4ebc2a8e2-214x150.webp 214w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5985883c-245c-432f-8306-0eb4ebc2a8e2-770x539.webp 770w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5985883c-245c-432f-8306-0eb4ebc2a8e2-40x28.webp 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5985883c-245c-432f-8306-0eb4ebc2a8e2-160x112.webp 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5985883c-245c-432f-8306-0eb4ebc2a8e2-20x14.webp 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5985883c-245c-432f-8306-0eb4ebc2a8e2-640x448.webp 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5985883c-245c-432f-8306-0eb4ebc2a8e2-486x340.webp 486w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5985883c-245c-432f-8306-0eb4ebc2a8e2-14x10.webp 14w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5985883c-245c-432f-8306-0eb4ebc2a8e2-429x300.webp 429w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5985883c-245c-432f-8306-0eb4ebc2a8e2-13x9.webp 13w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5985883c-245c-432f-8306-0eb4ebc2a8e2-385x270.webp 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">Learning from Unconventional Engineers<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember109\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">During a visit to Taylor Young\u2019s studio, The Pit, Kristian saw an approach to guitar recording that challenged many of the usual metal conventions.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember110\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Taylor was miking the rear of open-backed cabinets, sending the same DI through multiple amplifiers, blending several cabinets and using microphones that Kristian had either never encountered or would not normally associate with guitar recording.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember111\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">He used broadcast-style microphones and ribbon microphones from Extinct Audio. He was not relying on an SM57 or the familiar Celestion Vintage 30 combination.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember112\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The resulting tones were sludgy, aggressive, evil and instantly recognisable.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember113\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">They were not generic modern metal sounds.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember114\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">That matters because modern recording tools have made it relatively easy to create something technically impressive. Anyone can load a professional drum library, select a polished amp simulation and create a tight, powerful production.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember115\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The challenge is creating something with identity.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember116\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">It is no longer enough for a production to be good. It needs character, style and attitude.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ember117\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-65241 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6d2c512a92Rov0eryrfK2jdkFSLhFkOUiy3nNCLK-scaled.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"447\" height=\"504\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6d2c512a92Rov0eryrfK2jdkFSLhFkOUiy3nNCLK-scaled.webp 1816w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6d2c512a92Rov0eryrfK2jdkFSLhFkOUiy3nNCLK-958x1080.webp 958w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6d2c512a92Rov0eryrfK2jdkFSLhFkOUiy3nNCLK-133x150.webp 133w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6d2c512a92Rov0eryrfK2jdkFSLhFkOUiy3nNCLK-768x866.webp 768w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6d2c512a92Rov0eryrfK2jdkFSLhFkOUiy3nNCLK-1362x1536.webp 1362w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6d2c512a92Rov0eryrfK2jdkFSLhFkOUiy3nNCLK-67x75.webp 67w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6d2c512a92Rov0eryrfK2jdkFSLhFkOUiy3nNCLK-239x270.webp 239w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6d2c512a92Rov0eryrfK2jdkFSLhFkOUiy3nNCLK-200x225.webp 200w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6d2c512a92Rov0eryrfK2jdkFSLhFkOUiy3nNCLK-151x170.webp 151w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6d2c512a92Rov0eryrfK2jdkFSLhFkOUiy3nNCLK-320x361.webp 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6d2c512a92Rov0eryrfK2jdkFSLhFkOUiy3nNCLK-310x350.webp 310w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6d2c512a92Rov0eryrfK2jdkFSLhFkOUiy3nNCLK-770x868.webp 770w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6d2c512a92Rov0eryrfK2jdkFSLhFkOUiy3nNCLK-40x45.webp 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6d2c512a92Rov0eryrfK2jdkFSLhFkOUiy3nNCLK-16x18.webp 16w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6d2c512a92Rov0eryrfK2jdkFSLhFkOUiy3nNCLK-160x180.webp 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6d2c512a92Rov0eryrfK2jdkFSLhFkOUiy3nNCLK-479x540.webp 479w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6d2c512a92Rov0eryrfK2jdkFSLhFkOUiy3nNCLK-14x16.webp 14w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6d2c512a92Rov0eryrfK2jdkFSLhFkOUiy3nNCLK-537x606.webp 537w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6d2c512a92Rov0eryrfK2jdkFSLhFkOUiy3nNCLK-12x14.webp 12w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6d2c512a92Rov0eryrfK2jdkFSLhFkOUiy3nNCLK-301x340.webp 301w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6d2c512a92Rov0eryrfK2jdkFSLhFkOUiy3nNCLK-9x10.webp 9w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6d2c512a92Rov0eryrfK2jdkFSLhFkOUiy3nNCLK-640x722.webp 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6d2c512a92Rov0eryrfK2jdkFSLhFkOUiy3nNCLK-20x23.webp 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6d2c512a92Rov0eryrfK2jdkFSLhFkOUiy3nNCLK-266x300.webp 266w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6d2c512a92Rov0eryrfK2jdkFSLhFkOUiy3nNCLK-8x9.webp 8w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6d2c512a92Rov0eryrfK2jdkFSLhFkOUiy3nNCLK-621x700.webp 621w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6d2c512a92Rov0eryrfK2jdkFSLhFkOUiy3nNCLK-385x434.webp 385w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6d2c512a92Rov0eryrfK2jdkFSLhFkOUiy3nNCLK-1540x1737.webp 1540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 447px) 100vw, 447px\" \/>Choosing Vocal Microphones for Aggressive Singers<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember118\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">An extremely detailed vocal microphone is not automatically the best choice for an aggressive singer.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember119\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Extreme metal vocals can be raspy, piercing and full of complicated high-frequency information. A bright, airy microphone may exaggerate every unpleasant edge.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember120\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">In those situations, a smoother microphone such as an SM7B or a relatively forgiving condenser can be far more useful.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember121\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The SM7B also allows the vocalist to get physically close to the microphone. Some singers perform better when they can hold the mic, move around and interact with it as they would on stage.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember122\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The distance between the grille and capsule also makes the SM7B more forgiving than many handheld microphones. It can tolerate movement and changes in proximity without becoming quite as inconsistent.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember123\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Even microphone cupping, distortion pedals and pitch-shifting effects should not be dismissed automatically. They may not create a conventional hi-fi vocal sound, but that may be precisely the point.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember124\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">When the unusual technique is part of the artist\u2019s identity, our responsibility is to capture it rather than replace it with something more respectable.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ember125\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-65242 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/attachment-jerden.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"743\" height=\"496\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/attachment-jerden.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/attachment-jerden-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/attachment-jerden-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/attachment-jerden-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/attachment-jerden-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/attachment-jerden-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/attachment-jerden-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/attachment-jerden-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/attachment-jerden-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/attachment-jerden-40x27.jpg 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/attachment-jerden-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/attachment-jerden-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/attachment-jerden-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/attachment-jerden-909x606.jpg 909w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/attachment-jerden-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/attachment-jerden-15x10.jpg 15w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/attachment-jerden-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/attachment-jerden-14x9.jpg 14w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/attachment-jerden-385x257.jpg 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 743px) 100vw, 743px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">Capture the Artist\u2019s Vision<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember126\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">One of the most important lessons experienced producers learn is how to deal with whatever the artist brings into the studio.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember127\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Early in our careers, many of us try to steer musicians toward combinations we already know will work. We have a reliable amplifier, speaker and microphone setup, so we push everyone in that direction.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember128\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">That approach feels safe, but it can remove the very thing that made the artist interesting.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember129\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Dave Jerden once explained to me that he would record the sound the guitarist brought into the room, including their pedals, delays and effects. He was not automatically replacing the artist\u2019s rig with studio equipment simply because the studio equipment was technically superior.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember130\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Successful engineers tend to listen first.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember131\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">When an artist has a genuine vision, we should try to preserve it. Our job is not to force every musician through the same technically correct signal path. Our job is to help their idea translate through the speakers.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ember132\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-65243 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/uzszxf517zrxrf45jutx.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"536\" height=\"536\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/uzszxf517zrxrf45jutx.jpg 800w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/uzszxf517zrxrf45jutx-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/uzszxf517zrxrf45jutx-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/uzszxf517zrxrf45jutx-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/uzszxf517zrxrf45jutx-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/uzszxf517zrxrf45jutx-270x270.jpg 270w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/uzszxf517zrxrf45jutx-225x225.jpg 225w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/uzszxf517zrxrf45jutx-170x170.jpg 170w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/uzszxf517zrxrf45jutx-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/uzszxf517zrxrf45jutx-770x770.jpg 770w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/uzszxf517zrxrf45jutx-40x40.jpg 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/uzszxf517zrxrf45jutx-18x18.jpg 18w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/uzszxf517zrxrf45jutx-160x160.jpg 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/uzszxf517zrxrf45jutx-540x540.jpg 540w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/uzszxf517zrxrf45jutx-16x16.jpg 16w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/uzszxf517zrxrf45jutx-606x606.jpg 606w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/uzszxf517zrxrf45jutx-14x14.jpg 14w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/uzszxf517zrxrf45jutx-340x340.jpg 340w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/uzszxf517zrxrf45jutx-10x10.jpg 10w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/uzszxf517zrxrf45jutx-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/uzszxf517zrxrf45jutx-20x20.jpg 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/uzszxf517zrxrf45jutx-9x9.jpg 9w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/uzszxf517zrxrf45jutx-385x385.jpg 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 536px) 100vw, 536px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">The Versatile Desert-Island Microphone<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember133\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">When engineers are asked which two microphones they could use to record an entire album, the answer is often some variation of a U87 and an SM57.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember134\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The combination makes sense. The U87 can handle vocals, acoustic instruments, rooms, percussion and many other sources, while the SM57 can be placed in front of drums, amplifiers and loud instruments.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember135\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Kristian\u2019s alternative would be a C414 and an SM57.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember136\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The C414 provides multiple polar patterns, pads and the ability to handle loud sources. It can be used on drum kits, guitars, vocals and room recordings. Kristian describes it as a forgiving microphone that may not always be the perfect choice, but rarely sounds completely wrong.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember137\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">I have sometimes found the 414 less flattering on certain singers, particularly compared with microphones such as the U87. Kristian\u2019s experience is different because many of the vocalists he records are naturally bright and aggressive. On those voices, the slightly smoother character of a 414 can be exactly what the production needs.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember138\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Again, there is no universal best microphone.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember139\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">There is only the microphone that best complements the source.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ember140\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65244 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/JZ-1048_2_1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/JZ-1048_2_1.webp 600w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/JZ-1048_2_1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/JZ-1048_2_1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/JZ-1048_2_1-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/JZ-1048_2_1-270x270.webp 270w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/JZ-1048_2_1-225x225.webp 225w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/JZ-1048_2_1-170x170.webp 170w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/JZ-1048_2_1-320x320.webp 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/JZ-1048_2_1-40x40.webp 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/JZ-1048_2_1-18x18.webp 18w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/JZ-1048_2_1-160x160.webp 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/JZ-1048_2_1-540x540.webp 540w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/JZ-1048_2_1-16x16.webp 16w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/JZ-1048_2_1-14x14.webp 14w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/JZ-1048_2_1-340x340.webp 340w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/JZ-1048_2_1-10x10.webp 10w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/JZ-1048_2_1-20x20.webp 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/JZ-1048_2_1-9x9.webp 9w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/JZ-1048_2_1-385x385.webp 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">Affordable Microphones Can Be Exceptional<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember141\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">One microphone Kristian and I both admire is the JZ Microphones V67.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember142\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Kristian has used it as a drum overhead, room microphone, vocal microphone and even in front of guitar cabinets. I have had excellent results with it on acoustic guitar.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember143\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">It is relatively affordable, uncomplicated and highly versatile. It may not have the status of a vintage U67, but that does not prevent it from producing professional results.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember144\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">This is another useful reminder that appearance, prestige and price do not determine whether a microphone belongs on a record.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember145\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">A microphone either supports the source or it does not.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ember146\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-65245 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.39.42-AM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"666\" height=\"614\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.39.42-AM.png 1080w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.39.42-AM-150x138.png 150w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.39.42-AM-768x708.png 768w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.39.42-AM-1536x1417.png 1536w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.39.42-AM-80x75.png 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.39.42-AM-293x270.png 293w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.39.42-AM-244x225.png 244w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.39.42-AM-184x170.png 184w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.39.42-AM-320x295.png 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.39.42-AM-163x150.png 163w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.39.42-AM-770x710.png 770w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.39.42-AM-40x37.png 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.39.42-AM-160x148.png 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.39.42-AM-20x18.png 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.39.42-AM-585x540.png 585w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.39.42-AM-17x16.png 17w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.39.42-AM-657x606.png 657w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.39.42-AM-15x14.png 15w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.39.42-AM-369x340.png 369w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.39.42-AM-11x10.png 11w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.39.42-AM-640x590.png 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.39.42-AM-325x300.png 325w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.39.42-AM-10x9.png 10w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.39.42-AM-385x355.png 385w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.39.42-AM-1540x1421.png 1540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">Kristian Kohle\u2019s AEA Guitar Microphone<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember147\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Kristian also revealed a prototype ribbon microphone he has been developing with AEA.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember148\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The microphone is called The Claw and is being voiced specifically for close-miking guitar cabinets. It is based on one of the late Wes Dooley\u2019s designs, with further changes developed by Kristian and the team at AEA.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember149\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Although it has been designed around electric guitar, I will naturally want to try it on bass, acoustic guitar, drums and anything else that produces a sound.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember150\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">That is the spirit in which microphones should be approached.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember151\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Use them where they are supposed to be used, then try them everywhere they are not.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ember152\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-65246 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.41.03-AM-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"927\" height=\"568\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.41.03-AM-scaled.png 1080w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.41.03-AM-150x92.png 150w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.41.03-AM-768x471.png 768w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.41.03-AM-1536x942.png 1536w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.41.03-AM-2048x1256.png 2048w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.41.03-AM-80x49.png 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.41.03-AM-320x196.png 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.41.03-AM-277x170.png 277w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.41.03-AM-245x150.png 245w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.41.03-AM-770x472.png 770w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.41.03-AM-40x25.png 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.41.03-AM-160x98.png 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.41.03-AM-20x12.png 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.41.03-AM-640x392.png 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.41.03-AM-988x606.png 988w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.41.03-AM-554x340.png 554w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.41.03-AM-16x10.png 16w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.41.03-AM-489x300.png 489w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.41.03-AM-15x9.png 15w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.41.03-AM-385x236.png 385w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-10.41.03-AM-1540x944.png 1540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 927px) 100vw, 927px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">Learn Heavy Music Production with Kristian Kohle<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember153\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">What makes Kristian such a valuable educator is that he is not approaching metal production from only one direction.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember154\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">He understands how to record real drums, place microphones, capture amplifiers and get exciting performances at the source. At the same time, he knows how to program drums, reamp guitars, use amp simulations and combine modern production tools with traditional recording techniques.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember155\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Most importantly, Kristian is not interested in teaching everyone to make the same generic modern metal record. His focus is on helping producers develop their own sound, experiment with unusual techniques and create music with genuine character.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember156\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">That philosophy is at the heart of the <strong>Kohle Audio Kult<\/strong>, Kristian\u2019s academy dedicated to heavy music production.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember157\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The Kult features a huge and continually growing collection of in-depth courses covering songwriting, recording, microphone techniques, editing, mixing and mastering. Members can learn from Kristian and an impressive collection of producers and mixers working across rock and metal.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember158\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The academy also includes original multitracks, live Q&amp;As, mixing challenges and practical training designed to help you understand the entire production process, not simply copy a finished preset.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember159\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">You can learn how professionals approach real sessions, work with the original tracks and apply those ideas directly to your own productions.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember160\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Kristian\u2019s strength is that he understands both sides of modern music production. He can show you how to capture a real amplifier and drum kit, but he can also demonstrate how to get professional results using amp simulations, programmed drums, reamping and hybrid techniques.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember161\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">If you produce metal, hard rock or any form of heavy music and want to move beyond predictable sounds, I strongly recommend checking it out.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember162\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\"><strong>Explore the Kohle Audio Kult here:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"ember163\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\"><a class=\"tBFjffeGIQFLpveCPjltPbGBTBmBprvDA \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kohleaudiokult.com\/\" target=\"_self\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">https:\/\/www.kohleaudiokult.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 id=\"ember164\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">The Right Mic Is the One That Works<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember165\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">There are fundamental principles worth learning. Engineers need to understand polar patterns, proximity effect, off-axis response, sound-pressure limits, placement and how different microphone designs react to a source.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember166\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Those basics give us a reliable starting point.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember167\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Once we understand them, however, we should not become trapped by them.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember168\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">A kick microphone may be the perfect guitar microphone. A condenser may produce the right tom sound. A bass cabinet may not be needed for bass frequencies at all. A singer cupping an SM7B through a pitch-shifting pedal may give the record exactly the character it needs.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember169\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Choosing the right microphone is not about proving that we know the rules.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember170\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">It is about listening to the source, understanding the arrangement and capturing a sound that supports the artist\u2019s vision.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember171\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The longer we do this, the more we realise that great engineering is rarely about finding one correct answer.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember172\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">As always, it depends.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=m8wTkjblJecVideo can&#8217;t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Choosing the Right Mic with Kristian Kohle (https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=m8wTkjblJec) &nbsp; Choosing the right microphone is not always about finding the most expensive mic, the most famous mic or even the microphone that sounds best on its own. It is about choosing the mic that helps the source work&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":25,"featured_media":65234,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[227],"tags":[12005,19,878,14443,429,14444,13506,11373,537,1059,21,13694,13521,35,445,148,13927,1005],"class_list":["post-65233","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gear","tag-bass","tag-drums","tag-gear","tag-genres","tag-guitar","tag-kohleaudiokult","tag-kristian-kohle","tag-metal","tag-microphone","tag-microphones","tag-mixing","tag-music","tag-produce-like-a-pro","tag-producing","tag-production","tag-recording","tag-rock","tag-warren-huart"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Choosing the Right Microphone for the Job with Kristian Kohle - Produce Like A Pro<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/choosing-the-right-microphone-for-the-job-with-kristian-kohle\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Choosing the Right Microphone for the Job with Kristian Kohle - Produce Like A Pro\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=m8wTkjblJecVideo can&#8217;t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Choosing the Right Mic with Kristian Kohle (https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=m8wTkjblJec) &nbsp; Choosing the right microphone is not always about finding the most expensive mic, the most famous mic or even the microphone that sounds best on its own. It is about choosing the mic that helps the source work&hellip;\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/choosing-the-right-microphone-for-the-job-with-kristian-kohle\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Produce Like A Pro\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/producelikeapro\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2026-07-24T17:44:09+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/maxresdefault-14.jpeg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1080\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"608\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Warren Huart\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Warren Huart\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"14 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/choosing-the-right-microphone-for-the-job-with-kristian-kohle\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/choosing-the-right-microphone-for-the-job-with-kristian-kohle\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Warren Huart\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/8dfc15fcc5cd192b928e9795f45430d4\"},\"headline\":\"Choosing the Right Microphone for the Job with Kristian Kohle\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-07-24T17:44:09+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/choosing-the-right-microphone-for-the-job-with-kristian-kohle\/\"},\"wordCount\":2586,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/choosing-the-right-microphone-for-the-job-with-kristian-kohle\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/maxresdefault-14.jpeg\",\"keywords\":[\"Bass\",\"drums\",\"Gear\",\"Genres\",\"GUITAR\",\"Kohleaudiokult\",\"Kristian Kohle\",\"Metal\",\"Microphone\",\"Microphones\",\"Mixing\",\"Music\",\"Produce Like A Pro\",\"producing\",\"Production\",\"Recording\",\"Rock\",\"Warren Huart\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Gear\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/choosing-the-right-microphone-for-the-job-with-kristian-kohle\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/choosing-the-right-microphone-for-the-job-with-kristian-kohle\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/choosing-the-right-microphone-for-the-job-with-kristian-kohle\/\",\"name\":\"Choosing the Right Microphone for the Job with Kristian Kohle - Produce Like A Pro\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/choosing-the-right-microphone-for-the-job-with-kristian-kohle\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/choosing-the-right-microphone-for-the-job-with-kristian-kohle\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/maxresdefault-14.jpeg\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-07-24T17:44:09+00:00\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/choosing-the-right-microphone-for-the-job-with-kristian-kohle\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/choosing-the-right-microphone-for-the-job-with-kristian-kohle\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/choosing-the-right-microphone-for-the-job-with-kristian-kohle\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/maxresdefault-14.jpeg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/maxresdefault-14.jpeg\",\"width\":1080,\"height\":608},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/choosing-the-right-microphone-for-the-job-with-kristian-kohle\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Gear\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/category\/gear\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Choosing the Right Microphone for the Job with Kristian Kohle\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"Produce Like A Pro\",\"description\":\"Blog\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/#organization\"},\"alternateName\":\"Create radio worthy and professional sounding music in your home studio.\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Produce Like A Pro\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/PLAP-Logo-Small.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/PLAP-Logo-Small.jpg\",\"width\":192,\"height\":192,\"caption\":\"Produce Like A Pro\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/producelikeapro\/\",\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/producelikeapro\/\",\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/WarrenHuartRecording\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/8dfc15fcc5cd192b928e9795f45430d4\",\"name\":\"Warren Huart\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a625b2f18dae6798c91631e0f781b741c8759aa2c4554218b5acdbbcbe065c15?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a625b2f18dae6798c91631e0f781b741c8759aa2c4554218b5acdbbcbe065c15?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Warren Huart\"},\"description\":\"Warren Huart is a Los Angeles-based British music producer who has played a fundamental part in the creation of platinum winning and billboard-soaring albums; as well as the development of many of today\u2019s successful artists\u2019 careers. Warren Huart is known for his hard work ethic, positive attitude and respect for the artist\u2019s vision. Many of his long term work relationships have turned into close friendships. With over 20 years of experience in the ever expanding music industry (record production, engineering, mixing and song writing), as well as his extensive knowledge of musical equipment used yesterday and today, Warren manages to create the most diverse sound around.\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/author\/warren-huart\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Choosing the Right Microphone for the Job with Kristian Kohle - Produce Like A Pro","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/choosing-the-right-microphone-for-the-job-with-kristian-kohle\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Choosing the Right Microphone for the Job with Kristian Kohle - Produce Like A Pro","og_description":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=m8wTkjblJecVideo can&#8217;t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Choosing the Right Mic with Kristian Kohle (https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=m8wTkjblJec) &nbsp; Choosing the right microphone is not always about finding the most expensive mic, the most famous mic or even the microphone that sounds best on its own. It is about choosing the mic that helps the source work&hellip;","og_url":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/choosing-the-right-microphone-for-the-job-with-kristian-kohle\/","og_site_name":"Produce Like A Pro","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/producelikeapro\/","article_published_time":"2026-07-24T17:44:09+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1080,"height":608,"url":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/maxresdefault-14.jpeg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Warren Huart","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Warren Huart","Est. reading time":"14 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/choosing-the-right-microphone-for-the-job-with-kristian-kohle\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/choosing-the-right-microphone-for-the-job-with-kristian-kohle\/"},"author":{"name":"Warren Huart","@id":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/8dfc15fcc5cd192b928e9795f45430d4"},"headline":"Choosing the Right Microphone for the Job with Kristian Kohle","datePublished":"2026-07-24T17:44:09+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/choosing-the-right-microphone-for-the-job-with-kristian-kohle\/"},"wordCount":2586,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/choosing-the-right-microphone-for-the-job-with-kristian-kohle\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/maxresdefault-14.jpeg","keywords":["Bass","drums","Gear","Genres","GUITAR","Kohleaudiokult","Kristian Kohle","Metal","Microphone","Microphones","Mixing","Music","Produce Like A Pro","producing","Production","Recording","Rock","Warren Huart"],"articleSection":["Gear"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/choosing-the-right-microphone-for-the-job-with-kristian-kohle\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/choosing-the-right-microphone-for-the-job-with-kristian-kohle\/","url":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/choosing-the-right-microphone-for-the-job-with-kristian-kohle\/","name":"Choosing the Right Microphone for the Job with Kristian Kohle - Produce Like A Pro","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/choosing-the-right-microphone-for-the-job-with-kristian-kohle\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/choosing-the-right-microphone-for-the-job-with-kristian-kohle\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/maxresdefault-14.jpeg","datePublished":"2026-07-24T17:44:09+00:00","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/choosing-the-right-microphone-for-the-job-with-kristian-kohle\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/choosing-the-right-microphone-for-the-job-with-kristian-kohle\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/choosing-the-right-microphone-for-the-job-with-kristian-kohle\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/maxresdefault-14.jpeg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/maxresdefault-14.jpeg","width":1080,"height":608},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/choosing-the-right-microphone-for-the-job-with-kristian-kohle\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Gear","item":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/category\/gear\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Choosing the Right Microphone for the Job with Kristian Kohle"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/","name":"Produce Like A Pro","description":"Blog","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/#organization"},"alternateName":"Create radio worthy and professional sounding music in your home studio.","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/#organization","name":"Produce Like A Pro","url":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/PLAP-Logo-Small.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/PLAP-Logo-Small.jpg","width":192,"height":192,"caption":"Produce Like A Pro"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/producelikeapro\/","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/producelikeapro\/","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/WarrenHuartRecording"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/8dfc15fcc5cd192b928e9795f45430d4","name":"Warren Huart","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a625b2f18dae6798c91631e0f781b741c8759aa2c4554218b5acdbbcbe065c15?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a625b2f18dae6798c91631e0f781b741c8759aa2c4554218b5acdbbcbe065c15?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Warren Huart"},"description":"Warren Huart is a Los Angeles-based British music producer who has played a fundamental part in the creation of platinum winning and billboard-soaring albums; as well as the development of many of today\u2019s successful artists\u2019 careers. Warren Huart is known for his hard work ethic, positive attitude and respect for the artist\u2019s vision. Many of his long term work relationships have turned into close friendships. With over 20 years of experience in the ever expanding music industry (record production, engineering, mixing and song writing), as well as his extensive knowledge of musical equipment used yesterday and today, Warren manages to create the most diverse sound around.","url":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/author\/warren-huart\/"}]}},"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65233","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/25"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=65233"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65233\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":65247,"href":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65233\/revisions\/65247"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/65234"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=65233"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=65233"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=65233"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}