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Microphone testing

Audio Test Kitchen with our mics

Check out how our nice-price mics stand up to the whole boutique-priced range with Audiotestkitchen.com.

Indoor Pets live at Metropolis Studios

How to mix electric guitars live?

In this blog, I’m going to help you to get the guitar sound you want in a live setting.

Saint Agnes

Interview: Saint Agnes

We met the band after the session at Metropolis Studios and talked with them about the recording process of their album, and the idea of doing a mixing contest with a live performance of their single Move Like A Ghost.

LEWITT drum mics

The best microphones for recording drums

Compared to most instruments, recording drums can be challenging. Check out how LEWITT mics can make your drum sound stand out.

LCT 140 AIR acoustic guitar

The best microphones to record acoustic guitar

In this article, we’ll cover which LEWITT microphones are best for recording acoustic guitars.

LCT 640 TS and the POLARIZER plugin

Change the polar pattern after recording

Have you ever recorded something and afterward wished that you could still change a tiny detail?

LCT 040 MATCH

LCT 040 MATCH review

Preamble: This review is for both the LEWITT LCT 040 MATCH and LCT 140 AIR small diaphragm condenser microphones - however the Gearslutz gear bot goes all HAL…

LCT 040 MATCH acoustic guitar

How to record acoustic guitar

You love playing the acoustic and want to record yourself? Here's a guide to help get started.

LEWITT microphone lineup

Which mic do I need?

Want to record a podcast? Voiceover? Vocals? A song on your guitar? The studio microphone is the right tool for you.

recording harp

Recording harp for the first time

I’m Miguel, a recording engineer from Belgium, and in this article, I’m writing about my experiences of recording harp for the first time. Over the years, I…

LEWITT Sound Survey

LEWITT sound survey

Update: More than 2,500 of you have decided to help by taking our sound survey and letting us in on your preferences. You’re awesome, many thanks from the whole…

recording guitar at home

How to record your electric guitar at home

It’s time to take your guitar playing to the next level and record your music. We’re here to help.