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    Tools of the Trade: Fethead Mic Preamp

    While it is completely possible to get a decent sound out of a microphone without using a preamp to boost the signal, most people who are serious about their sound prefer to use one. In fact, I would say mic preamps are more prevalent now than ever, even if they’re less obvious as they use to be. Preamps, which were usually once only available as a external pieces of gear, have started to become built internally into other recording gear that people already buy. As a result, some people may never really feel that they need a preamp for their particular studio setup.  Those that do need a proper mic preamp are always on the search for something effective.

    This brings me to the second piece of gear that I’d like to talk about in the Tools of the Trade blog series, the Fethead Mic Preamp.

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    Tools of the Trade: Shure SM58 Microphone

    One of the most frequent questions I get when I meet other artists is about the gear I use to make music with. It might even be the most frequent question I ask other artists as well. I think the reason we are fascinated with this is because it gives us an inside look into another person’s process. It also allows us to learn about new gear without using or purchasing it.

    By no means do I consider myself an expert on gear, but I would like to start blogging more about specific gear I use frequently.  I will call this series of short blogs Tools of the Trade.

    The first piece of gear I would like to review is the Shure SM58 dynamic microphone.