Discussion in 'Andy Sneap' started by Mark_Palangio, Mar 30, 2006. by Trey Xavier. January 5, 2016 12:00 pm 1. This is the most common of the various microphone techniques that people will know about. How to Mic an Acoustic Guitar (With Warren Huart!) Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Next > Mark_Palangio On The Fields Of Life. ... And yes.. the "Fredman Style Mic Technique" is played. Trey Learns To Mix, Part 1: Gating Drums! A microphone is placed within three feet of the sound source, which will achieve a close, tight recording.Very little sound from the room’s environment will be picked up by the mic – most of the sound will be direct from the voice or instrument. Peavey 5150 clip - Studio Fredman mic technique. Studio Fredman is beyond legendary at this point. Putting a mic up; Setting Gain on Preamp; Listening back to the signal; Adjusting the microphone if I think it's too bright or too dark; Using an equalizer that will be committed (Analog or DSP like on an Apollo or Digital Mixer) We never did much high gain stuff so I never saw a need to try out the Fredman technique. Back to basics! Its not even the proper way to describe it. Close Mic Placement . The Fredman Technique. 0.