I know I’ve been rather quiet. To summarize my work over the past few months, I’ve wrapped up a full-length, started 3 EPs, started 4 new singles, wrapped up a handful of other mixes, a few demos and …
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In Memory of Rupert Neve
We just lost a legend in Rupert Neve. The original Neve company he founded in the late '60s (and operated through the mid '70s) manufactured recording and mixing gear that many artists, engineers and …
A New Mixing Term
A few months back, I was in a mixing session with one of my assistants and it was time to start panning instruments.Every time a client exports mono tracks, they come in as stereo. So, in this case, …
Review: Braingasm Lab Multi-Deluxe
I believe I first heard about Braingasm Lab microphones from listening to Sylvia Massy talk about them. I was rather intrigued and did some research that required me to recall enough Italian to …
The Problem With Mixing in Stages
When an artist tracks a song idea, either a demo or the final takes, they will often create a rough mix and listen to it obsessively. The intent behind repeated listening to such mixes is to consider …
Review: Avedis Audio MD7
If you are serious about audio production, you probably know the name Avedis Audio, likely because of their MA5 mic preamp. (It’s what many top engineers and producers consider the 1073 done right.) …
Escape From Noise
Audio cables and power conditioners are often considered mere accessories rather than critical components of a recording studio. As a result, some studio owners prefer to invest in tools they believe …
Interview: Anna Frick on Mastering
Anna Frick is one of my favorite mastering engineers. She knows the technical side of mastering and audio restoration as well as anyone but her intuition and respect for the artistry of music truly …
Embrace The Space
Many artists who record at home or in other non-studio environments put serious thought into the mics they use (if they have more than one option) when tracking ideas and less thought into how …
First Listen: Retro 500 Pre
I recently traded in a high-end mic preamp in my collection for a Retro Instruments 500 Pre. Considering the company's irrefutable reputation for quality and the relatively accessible price of the 500 …
