This book focuses on microphones as the essential link between the recording process and vocals, guitars, pianos, drums, and other acoustic sounds. Choosing the right mic can make or break a song. Authors Phil O'Keefe and Craig Anderton cover how to choose and apply mics with real-world examples and explanations. Topics include the following: Understanding different microphone types, Essential miking accessories, Mic preamps and connections, Stereo miking techniques, How to mic specific instruments, Loaded with illustrations and featuring sidebars with details on selected topics for those who want to know "why" as well as "how," Microphones for the Recording Musician gives the practical knowledge needed to make the best possible home studio recordings.