Best Drum Mics Proper mic placement is critical for getting the most sound out of your drum set, whether on a live stage or recording in a studio. Using the wrong mic setup can distort your drum set’s natural tones and provide poor quality sound. This blog will detail how to mic a drum set…
Heil Sound, the Fairview Heights, Illinois-based manufacturer of professional microphones, has announced the successful transfer of ownership from Bob and Sarah Heil to current President and CEO, Ash Levitt, and Director of Operations, Steve Warford. Sarah Heil has retired, but Bob will continue to do outreach work and product design within the amateur radio space…
What Are the Best Mics for Podcasting? Choosing a Microphone for Podcasting Many podcasters only focus on developing compelling content or booking quality guests. One of the most overlooked aspects of having a good podcast is the audio quality. It is critical to find the best mic for your podcast. Low-quality microphones impact your podcast’s…
At-Home Podcast Room Setup Setting up a Podcast Studio Your podcast recording room is where the real work gets done. It’s where all of your research, notes, and ideas intersect to create quality content that entertains your listeners. Selecting the right podcast room setup helps you produce quality audio, but what if you’re concerned you…
WSIE 88.7 “The Sound” is a radio station housed on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Located about thirty miles outside of St Louis, The Sound serves the greater St. Louis region and southwestern Illinois, delivering a rich blend of jazz, smooth jazz, blues, and easy R&B, among other complementary genres of music. The…
By many accounts, Las Vegas isn’t exactly a hotspot for quality rehearsal facilities. In a city renowned for big and small music productions, with hundreds of musicians needing at times to fine-tune their music, finding a clean and well-appointed place to rehearse can be a problem. Enter Sonic Rodeo. Sonic Rodeo is a new rehearsal…
Americana/Bluegrass entertainer Jimmy Bowen recently wrapped the first season of his Jimmy Bowen & Friends, a new live TV music series that premiered this fall. The show hosted by Bowen consists of thirteen half-hour episodes featuring Bowen performing live with his band and a featured guest artist each week. A slew of Heil Sound microphones, including PR35s on…
Heil Sound has named Quantum Dynamic Technologies (QDT) as its exclusive distributor for South Africa. QDT will distribute Heil Sound’s popular Pro Series microphones and HDK drum mic kits as well as ProSet headphones. The appointment comes as part of an expansion effort in response to increased sales and product awareness outside of the USA…
Heil Sound has introduced its new PR 37 professional microphone. Designed with the vocalist in mind, the PR 37 produces natural, articulate sound over a wide frequency range. Its excellent upper mid-range response has been designed to cut through a mix whether live or in the studio. It features a 1.5″ diameter dynamic element that…