Help me figure out the best video/audio recording gear for my company. [more inside]
posted by jbickers on Aug 28, 2008 - 1 answer

What is a good set of condenser microphones for recording drums? [more inside]
posted by Ironmouth on Aug 26, 2008 - 14 answers

So my buddy and I are starting a podcast. The catch? I want to record it at the bar. [more inside]
posted by The Man from Lardfork on May 21, 2008 - 14 answers

Finally got a condenser microphone - now what? Help me find my Phantom Power! (please, thanks) [more inside]
posted by Ira.metafilter on Feb 20, 2008 - 7 answers

Say I was producing outdoor theatre. (I am.) And let's say that I wanted to mic my performances. (I do.) How best to do it, I wonder. [more inside]
posted by grabbingsand on Aug 17, 2006 - 10 answers

AudioFilter:Looking for a high-quality audio interface to receive two mics in to my Mac. [more inside]
posted by captainscared on Nov 10, 2005 - 9 answers

GiftFilter: Can you recommend a good vocal microphone? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Aug 18, 2005 - 10 answers

My not-for-profit theatre company (run by me and grumblebee) wants to start producing audio dramas and releasing them as podcasts (and maybe on CDs). We have a limited budget (under $1000). What recording equipment should we buy for good quality sound? [more inside]
posted by Evangeline on Jul 13, 2005 - 24 answers

I am a sort-of musician (lo-fi ambient-ish- real marketable stuff) and I want to start going out into the crazy world about me and recording various sounds. I'm looking for tips on a suitable microphone for field recording and, just as importantly, a good (quality + convenience) digital sound recording device so that I can come back and transfer my sounds without losing quality.
posted by xmutex on Mar 23, 2005 - 11 answers

A few questions about microphones for recording guitar and vocals at home. (More inside) [more inside]
posted by Camel of Space on Jan 19, 2005 - 20 answers

I've $50 to spend on a microphone. What's a decent choice for a girl with a computer and a guitar--and occasionally, a djembe? [more inside]
posted by precocious on May 5, 2004 - 15 answers

I am interested in gaining a more fundamental understanding of AV electronics, things like TVs, cameras, microphones. I use a lot of this kind of stuff from the front end but would like a better understanding of how they operate from the inside. I want to know how to wire, maintain and repair them. But where to begin... [more inside]
posted by piskycritter on Dec 18, 2003 - 1 answer