Best Handheld Microphones for Interviews

If you’re looking for the right microphone to help you record interviews, here’s a great list! These handheld mics are effective for recording interviews both indoors and outdoors. They’re also all dynamic mics, meaning you can just plug them in and go, no charging or batteries required.

Audio-Technica AT8004L

This mic has a long handle, and is designed specifically for on locations interviews and sports broadcasting. It features an omnidirectional pickup pattern, and the length is great for interviewing multiple people and adding a mic flag.

Rode Reporter

The Rode Reporter is great for handheld interviews and presentations. It features an omnidirectional pickup pattern, and a frequency response made for voice reproduction, meaning you will get a clear sound in any condition. It also features a mesh basket that protects the mic from outside and environmental sounds.

Sennheiser MD 46

This mic is great for focusing on one person speaking at a time, as it is a cardioid mic that diminishes background noise. It also features a double layer grill to diminish plosive noises.

Shure VP64A

The Shure VP64A features a neodymium magnet for an increased signal to noise ratio. It also contains an internal isolation mount for handling low noises. It has a grill that is great for preventing water damage and is great for all weather conditions.

Electro-Voice RE50/B

This is another mic that features an omnidirectional pickup pattern. It also is great for diminishing unwanted background noises. There is also no need for batteries as it is a self generating mic!

Beyerdynamic M58

The Beyerdynamic M58 is another great mic with an omnidirectional pickup pattern. It has a long handle which is great for recording in person interviews. It is also great for reducing background noises so you get the clearest sound possible.

Conclusion

All of these mics are great for recording interviews in any condition. They are also great choices for any price range!

If you need any further help choosing the mic that is best for you, or want to start your own podcast, you can contact us here.

So which mic is your favourite? Do you prefer other kinds of interview mics? Let us know!

- By Julianna Martinek

Best Tips for Musicians on Instagram

Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms today. It’s also a great way to promote your music and reach a wider audience. If you’re unsure of what to do with an Instagram account or want to reach more people, here are some great tips!

Keep Professional and Personal Accounts Separate

If you’re a newer artist and want to start branding yourself, it’s a good idea to create a separate Instagram account specifically for your music or your brand, whether you’re a solo artist or in a band. This way, your professional events and ideas don’t get mixed up with your personal life, and this can help fans distinguish between the two. 

Keep your account name simple and relevant to your professional name or your band’s name so that you are easy to find. Adding your general location to your account name can also be helpful if you want your local audience to find you.

Here are a few examples from our own social media accounts:

@officialjony @jonystudios

Keep your Account Synced with Your Other Social Accounts

Make sure that all your social media accounts are synced up to Instagram. This means that when you post something to Instagram, it can also be posted to other social media accounts such as Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr. This way all of your social media will be on the same page, and you can gain more traction on multiple platforms.

Post Relevant Photos, Videos, and Stories

Keep your posts simple and relevant to your brand and music. Let your followers know about gigs, special events, and merchandise. 

Keep a consistent schedule of when you update your account, it’s wise to update often, but not too often where it gets annoying. 

Posting later in the day is also helpful, as posts seem to get more engagement from noon to evening.

Engage your Community

Set up things like Q&A’s, polls, and questions. Reply to comments and follow back your biggest fans. Keeping engaged with your community will bring excitement to your Instagram activity and grow your following.

Conclusion

There are many ways to grow your following on Instagram, and these tips are a great first step. There are also many other things you could do, such as tagging your locations, and paying for an insight to your followers.

It’s also important to remember that your followers follow you for a reason, and you need to keep it up to grow your platform even more!

If you need any help creating your music or growing your following, contact us here. We would love to add massive value to your brand.

So did any of these tips work for you? Let us know!

- By Julianna Martinek

Everything You Need to Know About Editing

Today the music world has no rules.

Artists have the freedom to create and mix any form of music they can imagine. Music has reached the point where artists have the independence to create new categories of music by mixing rhythms and genres.

However, creating music still comes with its stages, dos and don'ts. In order to make good music that people will enjoy listening to, you still need to follow stages of music production that have been perfected over the years by professionals.

Like a chef in the kitchen, just because you have unlimited ingredients and tools to play with does not mean you should. There are some things when you mix and match that just don’t taste good.

On that note, check out Jony Studios’ mixing & mastering services that will help you elevate your sound and bring your song to life!

After tracking comes editing:

WHAT IS EDITING?

Digital editing has made the possibilities of capturing great performances easier. Editing has given artists the capability to take their music from good to great.

According to Media Music Now, “Audio editing is the process of manipulating audio to alter length, speed, and volume or to create additional versions such as loops.”

But, this tool should always be used as a safety net rather than the go-to. A great song is only great if it sounds natural. With heavy editing, the natural element of the song disappears.

REASONS WHY EDITING IS A SEPARATE STAGE

Since editing is more of a tool to improve your songs sound, it shouldn’t be a factor while you’re writing or recording.

Make sure not to overdo the editing either since, as mentioned above, the song can start sounding “chopped up” and without a soul.

Another reason to not think of editing while you’re recording or writing is to ensure a solid performance. If you think of editing as the last stage, your performance will be a lot better and you will be able to capture what you need for the final product live

Follow the general rule of “if it sounds good, it doesn’t need to be touched” while editing. The editing stage should be only used to move parts around that are not in time, or to fix pitches that were a bit off or to polish the tracks.

The only goal for this stage is to make the song sound as good as it can be and nothing more.

Conclusion

Editing is a powerful tool when it comes to making your song sound good. But it needs to be done carefully. This is why musicians employ professional editors such as Jony Studios to edit their songs for them.

Jony Studios’ offers music production services that will help you elevate your sound and bring your song to life!

Contact us here to get started.

- By Neha Agarwala

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Curious about the other stages of music production?

Check out these blogs to learn more:

Songwriting

Arranging

Tracking

Mixing and Mastering