https://acousticguitar.com lessons, music to play, and how-tos for all guitarists Tue, 29 Oct 2024 18:16:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/acousticguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/AG_Favicon.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 https://acousticguitar.com 32 32 103806923 https://acousticguitar.com/review-audigo-wireless-microphone-and-app/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-audigo-wireless-microphone-and-app/#respond Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=145718 Audigo lets you record and sync audio and video, use EQ and effects, and share the final product—all on your phone. ]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-audigo-wireless-microphone-and-app/feed/ 0 145718 https://acousticguitar.com/review-tascam-portacapture-x6-and-x8-recorders/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-tascam-portacapture-x6-and-x8-recorders/#comments Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=141015 Both models offer ease of use, excellent sonics, and ability to capture wide dynamic ranges]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-tascam-portacapture-x6-and-x8-recorders/feed/ 1 141015 https://acousticguitar.com/hazelrigg-industries-vdi-vacuum-tube-direct-box-spares-no-expense/ https://acousticguitar.com/hazelrigg-industries-vdi-vacuum-tube-direct-box-spares-no-expense/#respond Wed, 23 Mar 2022 13:00:32 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=127765 The Hazelrigg Industries VDI Vacuum Tube–Based Direct Box cuts no corners in pursuit of the best possible sound for acoustic guitar.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/hazelrigg-industries-vdi-vacuum-tube-direct-box-spares-no-expense/feed/ 0 127765 https://acousticguitar.com/review-sessionwire-software-makes-high-quality-online-music-collaboration-easy/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-sessionwire-software-makes-high-quality-online-music-collaboration-easy/#respond Sun, 20 Feb 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=127772 This app allows you to transfer files, share screens, and stream high-quality audio.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-sessionwire-software-makes-high-quality-online-music-collaboration-easy/feed/ 0 127772 https://acousticguitar.com/izotope-spire-studio-recorder-review/ https://acousticguitar.com/izotope-spire-studio-recorder-review/#comments Sun, 16 Jan 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=126984 The new Izotope Spire Studio is packed with professional features that make it a proper recording and tracking device for acoustic guitarists.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/izotope-spire-studio-recorder-review/feed/ 1 126984 https://acousticguitar.com/pickups-and-microphones-for-acoustic-guitar/ https://acousticguitar.com/pickups-and-microphones-for-acoustic-guitar/#respond Fri, 13 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=125227 This roundup includes reviews of three pickups and two microphones specifically tailored to the needs of acoustic guitar players. ]]> https://acousticguitar.com/pickups-and-microphones-for-acoustic-guitar/feed/ 0 125227 https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-l-r-baggs-voiceprint-di-captures-your-guitars-unique-acoustic-sound/ https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-l-r-baggs-voiceprint-di-captures-your-guitars-unique-acoustic-sound/#respond Tue, 08 Jun 2021 15:40:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=123636 The L.R. Baggs Voiceprint DI uses Impulse Response (IR) technology and has the ability to make your pickup sound like the natural acoustic sound of your guitar.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-l-r-baggs-voiceprint-di-captures-your-guitars-unique-acoustic-sound/feed/ 0 123636 https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-beyerdynamic-tg-i51-dynamic-microphone-delivers-onstage-or-in-the-studio/ https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-beyerdynamic-tg-i51-dynamic-microphone-delivers-onstage-or-in-the-studio/#respond Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:47:56 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=123478 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. ]]> https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-beyerdynamic-tg-i51-dynamic-microphone-delivers-onstage-or-in-the-studio/feed/ 0 123478 https://acousticguitar.com/review-mojotones-quiet-coil-nc-1-acoustic-guitar-pickup-avoids-common-tonal-pitfalls/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-mojotones-quiet-coil-nc-1-acoustic-guitar-pickup-avoids-common-tonal-pitfalls/#respond Wed, 31 Mar 2021 00:56:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=122404 Doug Young tests the Mojotone Quiet Coil NC-1 magnetic soundhole pickup, a lightweight option for acoustic guitarists seeking natural, balanced amplified tone onstage or in the studio. ]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-mojotones-quiet-coil-nc-1-acoustic-guitar-pickup-avoids-common-tonal-pitfalls/feed/ 0 122404 https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-body-sensors-take-fishman-powertap-rare-earth-and-infinity-pickups-to-a-new-level/ https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-body-sensors-take-fishman-powertap-rare-earth-and-infinity-pickups-to-a-new-level/#respond Wed, 10 Feb 2021 07:13:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=121720 Fishman’s new PowerTap series mates either a soundhole or undersaddle pickup to its new TAP (which stands for Touch, Ambience, and Percussion) body sensors. The sensors are designed to capture percussive elements, body resonances, and performance dynamics that pickups alone tend to miss.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-body-sensors-take-fishman-powertap-rare-earth-and-infinity-pickups-to-a-new-level/feed/ 0 121720 https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-mxl-revelation-mini-is-a-solid-bargain-microphone-for-acoustic-guitar/ https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-mxl-revelation-mini-is-a-solid-bargain-microphone-for-acoustic-guitar/#respond Wed, 13 Jan 2021 20:31:44 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=121676 I auditioned a pair of Revelation Mini FETs by recording several different acoustic guitars using a spaced pair arrangement, and also with some basic vocal tests.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-mxl-revelation-mini-is-a-solid-bargain-microphone-for-acoustic-guitar/feed/ 0 121676 https://acousticguitar.com/budget-amplifiers-and-pedals-for-the-acoustic-guitarist/ https://acousticguitar.com/budget-amplifiers-and-pedals-for-the-acoustic-guitarist/#respond Wed, 25 Nov 2020 19:37:05 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=121296 Here are some excellent, affordable amps and pedals for the gigging acoustic guitarist. ]]> https://acousticguitar.com/budget-amplifiers-and-pedals-for-the-acoustic-guitarist/feed/ 0 121296 https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-izotope-rx-8-audio-editor-is-ideal-for-home-recording-in-less-than-perfect-environments/ https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-izotope-rx-8-audio-editor-is-ideal-for-home-recording-in-less-than-perfect-environments/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2020 18:32:51 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=120314 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 the key differences between a homemade product and recordings made in professional studios. Whether it’s the sound of air conditioning, traffic outside, or the neighbor’s dog barking, noises have […]]]> https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-izotope-rx-8-audio-editor-is-ideal-for-home-recording-in-less-than-perfect-environments/feed/ 0 120314 https://acousticguitar.com/review-radial-hdi-high-definition-studio-di-is-a-unique-tone-shaping-tool-for-guitars/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-radial-hdi-high-definition-studio-di-is-a-unique-tone-shaping-tool-for-guitars/#respond Thu, 17 Sep 2020 23:30:19 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=119902 I found the HDI to have a robust sound and a very useful range of colors that should enhance any guitar pickup. ]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-radial-hdi-high-definition-studio-di-is-a-unique-tone-shaping-tool-for-guitars/feed/ 0 119902 https://acousticguitar.com/how-to-choose-the-right-flash-recorder-for-your-home-recordings/ https://acousticguitar.com/how-to-choose-the-right-flash-recorder-for-your-home-recordings/#respond Tue, 08 Sep 2020 19:18:19 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=119749 In this golden age of compact recorders, you can buy an impressive device that fits in your hand and captures every nuance of your playing.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/how-to-choose-the-right-flash-recorder-for-your-home-recordings/feed/ 0 119749 https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-curtis-novak-magnetic-soundhole-pickups/ https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-curtis-novak-magnetic-soundhole-pickups/#respond Fri, 29 May 2020 19:04:05 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=117848 Pickup wizard Curtis Novak recently launched a new line of magnetic soundhole designs that deliver a wide range of vintage-style tones. ]]> https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-curtis-novak-magnetic-soundhole-pickups/feed/ 0 117848 https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-dpa-4099-core-instrument-microphone/ https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-dpa-4099-core-instrument-microphone/#respond Tue, 03 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=113926 DPA’s series of 4099 CORE microphones includes models designed to cover a wide range of instruments, depending on their sound-pressure levels. Each mic features some important qualities—a small footprint, a pre-polarized supercardioid condenser capsule, and mounting hardware optimized for the instrument in question. ]]> https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-dpa-4099-core-instrument-microphone/feed/ 0 113926 https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-townsend-labs-sphere-l22-mic-modeling-system/ https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-townsend-labs-sphere-l22-mic-modeling-system/#respond Wed, 12 Feb 2020 18:57:59 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=114588 In addition to modeling specific microphones, the L22 offers other benefits to acoustic guitarists]]> https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-townsend-labs-sphere-l22-mic-modeling-system/feed/ 0 114588 https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-phil-jones-bass-bighead-pro-ha-2-headphone-amplifier/ https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-phil-jones-bass-bighead-pro-ha-2-headphone-amplifier/#respond Fri, 25 Oct 2019 17:35:13 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=113065 This smart accessory has plenty to offer acoustic guitarists—and music enthusiasts in general]]> https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-phil-jones-bass-bighead-pro-ha-2-headphone-amplifier/feed/ 0 113065 https://acousticguitar.com/new-gear-blue-ember-microphone/ https://acousticguitar.com/new-gear-blue-ember-microphone/#respond Fri, 13 Sep 2019 06:42:04 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=112687 The Ember targets those doing home recording, podcasting, or YouTube videos, and is a true XLR phantom-powered microphone]]> https://acousticguitar.com/new-gear-blue-ember-microphone/feed/ 0 112687 https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-ik-multimedia-axe-i-o/ https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-ik-multimedia-axe-i-o/#respond Fri, 21 Jun 2019 16:24:44 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=111491 A two-in, five-out audio interface engineered specifically for electric and acoustic guitar.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-ik-multimedia-axe-i-o/feed/ 0 111491 https://acousticguitar.com/gear-centrance-mixerface-r4/ https://acousticguitar.com/gear-centrance-mixerface-r4/#respond Fri, 25 Jan 2019 18:10:56 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=109730 It's a truly mobile recording interface and mixer, steps beyond what’s typically available for mobile phone and tablet recording.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/gear-centrance-mixerface-r4/feed/ 0 109730 https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-cloudvocal-isolo-choice/ https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-cloudvocal-isolo-choice/#respond Fri, 25 Jan 2019 00:13:41 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=109733 The CloudVocal iSolo Choice is a wireless condenser microphone specifically designed to capture the full dynamics and tone of an acoustic guitar, attach and detach easily from your instrument, and free you from dangling wires.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-cloudvocal-isolo-choice/feed/ 0 109733 https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-izotope-spire-studio/ https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-izotope-spire-studio/#respond Thu, 03 Jan 2019 19:26:53 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=109129 If you’re ready to upgrade from using voice memos, this Spire was made for you]]> https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-izotope-spire-studio/feed/ 0 109129 https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-fishman-matrix-infinity-mic-blend/ https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-fishman-matrix-infinity-mic-blend/#respond Wed, 14 Nov 2018 23:21:41 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=108655 While the changes may mostly be hidden from players, the results aren’t—your ears will tell you that the new Matrix Infinity Mic Blend is the best Matrix Infinity yet.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/gear-review-fishman-matrix-infinity-mic-blend/feed/ 0 108655