How to Choose the Right Microphone for Metal Recording
If your band’s recordings sound muddy, undefined, and nothing like the raw power you bring live—your problem isn’t performance, it’s gear. In this episode of Riff to Radio, I break down how to choose the right microphones to capture brutal screams, crushing guitars, and thunderous drums with studio-quality clarity.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why dynamic mics dominate metal recording — and how they handle insane volume without falling apart.
- Frequency response explained — how the right mic accentuates lows, mids, and highs for maximum impact.
- Polar patterns & room control — the simple trick to reduce bleed and echo, even in untreated spaces.
- Vocals: Why the Shure SM7B is the industry standard and why the SM58 is a killer budget option.
- Guitars: How to get pro-level tones with the legendary SM57 (and how mic placement changes everything).
- Drums: Go-to mics for kick, snare, toms, and overheads to build a powerful metal foundation.
- Pro tips: Gain staging, pop filters, mic placement, and one budget-friendly mic that can do it all.
Bonus Tip 💡
I reveal the one microphone every band should buy first if money is tight—and how it can cover vocals, guitars, and drums without compromise.
Whether you’re recording in a pro studio or a bedroom, this episode will help you capture your band’s sound with clarity and power.
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📥 Free Resources For Metal Bands: https://liquidstudiosli.com/resources
👉 Subscribe for more metal production tips: https://youtube.com/@danielthabet?sub_confirmation=1
🔥 Hire me to mix your next track: https://liquidstudiosli.com/get-started
