Hercules Stands: Practical New Products for Producing Audio and Video Content at Home

Hercules Stands offers new products to aid in the pursuit of producing the perfect home video for your music performance.

Review: iZotope Spire Studio Allows Pro-Quality Audio Recording on the Fly

The new Izotope Spire Studio is packed with professional features that make it a proper recording and tracking device for acoustic guitarists.

Gear Review: Beyerdynamic TG I51 Dynamic Microphone Delivers Onstage or in the Studio

The Beyerdynamic TG I51 is well-built, affordable, and has a very wide frequency response. For the acoustic guitarist, it has something to offer both on the stage and in the studio.

Gear Review: MXL Revelation Mini FET is a Solid Bargain Microphone for Acoustic Guitar

By Doug Young Condenser microphones are frequently recommended for recording acoustic guitar. But there are different types of condensers—should you use a s... Read More...

Gear Review: Sunnaudio MS-2 Stereo Preamp Offers Versatility and Beautiful Sounds for Acoustic Guitarists

By Mark Goldenberg The Sunnaudio Custom Shop MS-2 stereo preamp (from $775.00) is an all-analog, two-channel unit designed for use on stage or in the studio... Read More...

The Digital Troubadour, Part 2: How to record yourself to sound like yourself

From the January 2018 issue of Acoustic Guitar | BY NATHAN BELL In a recent piece, I discussed options for home-recording equipment at various price points. N... Read More...

The Digital Troubadour, Part 1: How to Record at Home on Any Budget

From the August 2017 issue of Acoustic Guitar | BY NATHAN BELL Thirty years ago, I recorded my first full-length LP, cutting it in a studio, with expensi... Read More...

Review: iZotope RX 8 Audio Editor is Ideal for Home Recording in Less Than Perfect Environments

BY DOUG YOUNG Being able to record at home has great advantages for musicians, but getting professional results can be challenging. Noise is often one of th... Read More...

Tracking and Editing Your Acoustic Guitar—Home Recording Part 3/3

By Doug Young When you are confident that you’re capturing a good sound, you’re ready to record. There are many ways to approach the actual recording, depen... Read More...

All About Mic Placement and Level Setting—Home Recording Part 2/3

By Doug Young There are many types of microphones, but the most popular type for recording acoustic guitar is the cardioid condenser mic. Inexpensive models... Read More...