Justin Pizzoferrato / Pixies, Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr.

“The RPQ500 lets my ribbon microphones be themselves without too much unwanted color and noise I’ve used the RPQ500 for clean acoustic guitars and dirty drum room mics and it’s easy and effective for both!

The N22 is the only ribbon mic I’d consider using on loud, fuzzed-out guitar amps. The N22 is as unique as it is useful. It should be in every locker.”

-Justin Pizzoferrato


Justin Pizzoferrato is a recording engineer living and working in western Massachusetts. He has been working since 2002 in the area and has worked with bands such as Dinosaur Jr., Free Kitten, Chelsea Light Moving, and Elder. Pizzoferrato runs his studio Sonelab in Easthampton, MA.
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Tricks of the Trade
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How-To
How To Record Electric Guitar With the N22

Audio samples and techniques for tracking electric guitar with the N22.