Archive for the ‘Audio Engineering Principles’ Category

7 Concerns When Switching Between Multiple Monitors

Saturday, May 22nd, 2010

It's a given that most us have to double check our mixes on multiple stereos. Most people choose to add a second set of monitors/speakers with a switcher as their first solution. In this blog I want to address a few things you MUST be careful with to ensure you don't shoot yourself in the foot.

When A Band Needs A Good Cussing

Sunday, May 16th, 2010

As a seasoned engineer, it's taken years for me to learn what to say and how to deal with bands. Sometimes thing go wrong and you've got to prepare for war.

Analog EQ: Why?

Thursday, April 8th, 2010

Is there any reason a person should shell out the cash for analog EQ over plugins? Find out!

The Never Satisfied Metal Guitar Recording

Friday, January 29th, 2010

I'm running into more and more audio recorders who are never satisfied with the metal guitar recordings. This blog is for you.

Great River MEQ-1NV Preamp / EQ Review

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

In this review we dig into the Great River MEQ-1NV preamp / EQ.

Upgrading Mackie HR824 to Focal Solo 6BE and Focal Sub6

Monday, October 26th, 2009

I'm hoping upgrading to high end studio monitors is going to change my life and answer a ton of studio monitor questions.

Preamps Don't Matter?

Monday, January 19th, 2009

In a recent interview in Tape Op, someone spilled the beans. Preamps don't matter!

Is Gear The Answer To Sound Quality Issues?

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008

All of us want to make better sounding recordings? Is high end gear going to get us there?

Vibe vs Engineering Perfection

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

Music that'll tear your head off or a mic that was 1/2" too far to the left? Which is more important to you?

Bit Depth Wars - 24 bit vs 16 bit Tracking

Sunday, September 21st, 2008

We've had a heated and lengthy debate on the possibilities of sonic benefits of tracking at 24 bit vs 16 bit. Some people feel that recording at 24 bit is tremendously better. Others don't hear much of a difference at all. As always, I hate long discussions that take weeks when we could solve the [...]


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