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22Jan 2023 by Jon

Binaural Microphone Review: SR3D Pro XLR vs DIY Binaural Kit

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If you’re interested in binaural audio recording or you’re thinking about buying a binaural microphone, this review will help you decide which option is right for you. In this article, I review and compare two binaural microphones from SR3D: The SR3D Pro XLR binaural microphone The SR3D DIY binaural microphone kit Both were tested in a range of real-world scenarios, including indoor and outdoor recording, quiet ASMR-style sounds, and louder environments like fireworks. 👉 Watch the full binaural microphone review video here:https://youtu.be/… https://youtu.be/ni9QtCV2HKU What Is Binaural Audio? Binaural audio is designed to replicate the way humans hear sound. We have two ears, spaced a short distance apart, and our brain uses timing, level differences, and reflections from our head and ears to determine direction and depth. Binaural recording mimics this…

Recording the sound of nature: Stereo microphone shootout

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Stereo Recording Shootout In this stereo recording shootout I test two different stereo recording techniques. One, a mid-side (M/S) stereo setup costing over $2000. The other, a pair of inexpensive stereo omni-directional mics. Can these $100 microphones compete against the higher priced alternatives? So, join me for this stereo recording shootout as I record the sound of nature. The Location I recently visited the Welsh countryside and took the opportunity to record the sounds of nature. Understandably, it's difficult to make good recordings near cities or towns. For example, traffic, and other noise can easily ruin recordings. So, while I had the chance I compared two stereo recording techniques. Read on to find out how I made the recordings. Listen to the results In the video below I explain the…

Top 10 Home Recording Resources (Blogs, Podcasts & Communities)

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If you want to improve your home recording skills, it can be hard to know where to start — and who to trust. The Home Recording Studio blog exists to help, but no single site has all the answers. Over the years, I’ve built up a short list of reliable, high-quality home recording resources that I return to again and again for learning, inspiration, and staying up to date with the audio world. This updated list focuses on resources that are still active, relevant, and genuinely useful in 2026 — including blogs, podcasts, YouTube channels, and communities. 1. Sound On Sound Sound on Sound is a true classic. It was one of the very first recording magazines I read when I was starting out, and decades later it’s still one…

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