Want to know the secret to great recordings? The key to great recordings is the microphone. No other component in your home studio will have as large an effect on your recordings as the microphone. This book shows you how easy it is to pick the right microphone and position it correctly. In the Home Studio Guide To Microphones you'll learn: how mics work; which mic to use and when; where to place mics for the best recordings; mic specs that matter - and those that don't; how to make the best mic purchase; stereo miking techniques; info on nearly 70 affordable mics from over 20 manufacturers. Written in an easy-to-understand, non-technical style.