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The best EQ is the right microphone. A plain guide to ribbon, dynamic and condenser mics, how each one works, and which to reach for on vocals, drums, guitars and horns.

Transformer, transformerless or valve? A plain look at the three families of mic preamp, what each one does to your sound, and how to start choosing the one that fits the records you love.

Plugins can do almost anything, so why are compressors selling more than ever? A look at how analog compression shapes the way an artist performs, and why committing to a tone beats keeping every option open.