Field Recording the Hidden Sounds of Everyday Objects
Use a Cortado contact microphone to discover resonances in fences, bridges, trees, and machinery — a field recordist's guide.
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Guides and ideas for getting more from contact microphones — from studio and stage to foley and field recording.
Mounting a Contact Mic on an Acoustic Guitar
Practical tips for placing a Cortado contact microphone on guitar soundboards and bridges — magnets, putty, and sweet spots.
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Contact Mics for Foley and Sound Design
Why sound designers reach for contact microphones to capture metal, wood, and machinery — textures air mics cannot hear.
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Cortado Xe vs MkIII: Which Contact Mic Is Right for You?
Compare the compact all-in-one Cortado Xe with the rugged modular Cortado MkIII — form factor, specs, and best use cases.
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How Contact Microphones Work
Learn how piezo contact mics capture vibrations through solid materials — and why they sound different from air microphones.
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