AKG C214 Condenser Mic

C214 ( matched pair – can be developed together)

Cost: $400

Type: Condenser Mic

  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid
  • Frequency Range: 20 to 20 000 Hz

Frequency Response Curve:

 

Sensitivity:

  • Open circuit sensitivity: 20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV)
  • Noise: 13dBA

 

Common uses:

studio recordings ; vocals

OR

acoustic guitar and pianos.

 

Examples:

review and testing:

 

2 Good Apps To Have When Composing A Song

  1. Voice Memos

This app come with all iPhones (an android equivalent would be Voice Recorder, which is already preinstalled in some androids). If you are writing a song without a computer (yet) then you need a way to record your ideas and listen to them again and revise when necessary. It’s simple and easy to use.

2. Metronome by Soundbrenner

Having a metronome app is incredibly useful when you are composing a song. There are so many metronome apps out there that essentially do the same thing (i. e. Pro Metronome, Simply Metronome etc). I like Soundbrenner’s metronome because you don’t have to pay for the actual metronome. It is useful because it helps you figure out the tempo of your piece, thus your BPM.

 

 

If you think you can’t sing, you’re scientifically wrong

Being asked “can you sing?” is probably pretty scary for most people, especially for beginner singers. But just as learning how to play any instrument, you also have to do the same for singing. If you’ve convinced yourself that you can’t sing, it’s just because you haven’t had the chance to properly train it as your idol has. And the best thing is that you can start practicing right away with the help of so many vocal teachers online.

If you’re not convinced, here’s a video explaining it in scientific terms.