Here at Mikerophonography, recording high quality audio on the cheap — getting good sound down in a reliable, high quality way without spending a ton — is at the heart of what we do. Using technology of yesteryear is one good way to do that. Digital Audio Tape — DAT for short — was the…

During the past month or so, I’ve taken to recording my guitar practice sessions. I’m finding it a great way to figure out what sounds good, what recording techniques might work best, and whether or not there might be a good song idea in my electric noodling. When practicing, I record everything to minidisc.  I…