Do You Really Need a Second Set of Monitors in Your Studio? While the idea of having multiple monitors is tempting, especially in a world where accuracy is paramount, it’s important to weigh the pros and cons before making the investment. recordmixandmaster.com/2024-08-do-you…

10 Essential Vocal Production and Mixing Techniques recordmixandmaster.com/2024-08-10-ess…

Membrane Bass Traps or Helmholtz Resonators for Acoustic Treatment? While both are designed to deal with problematic bass frequencies in a room, they work in different ways, are constructed differently, and serve best in different scenarios. recordmixandmaster.com/2024-09-membra…

Tilt EQ How to Find the Center Frequency In this post, we’ll break down how to find the ideal center frequency when using a tilt EQ, whether you’re mixing vocals, instruments, or entire mixes. recordmixandmaster.com/2024-09-tilt-e… #tilteq #fabfilterproq3 #equalizer

Monitor Screen Placement and High Frequency Reflections there’s a key factor that often gets overlookedin room acoustics: the monitor screen and the reflections it causes in nearfield listening environments. recordmixandmaster.com/2024-10-monito…

Processing Your Mix through External Preamps There’s one element of analog hardware that can add dimension, warmth, and character to your mixes that purely digital systems often struggle to achieve—preamps. recordmixandmaster.com/2024-10-proces…

Classic Reggae Tape Sound Using Plugins Tape machines played a crucial role in shaping the genre’s iconic tone. But how can you recreate that authentic vibe in a digital environment with plugins? recordmixandmaster.com/2024-10-classi…

Acoustically Treating Odd-Shaped Rooms In this post, we’ll cover the essential aspects of acoustically treating odd-shaped rooms, from speaker placement to choosing the right materials. recordmixandmaster.com/2024-10-acoust…

Guide to Rockwool Density for DIY Bass Traps recordmixandmaster.com/2024-10-guide-…

Using Hi-Fi Speakers as Secondary Studio Monitors. Having an additional pair of speakers beyond your primary studio monitors can give you a fresh perspective on your mixes. For a budget-conscious option, hi-fi speakers are a fantastic choice. recordmixandmaster.com/2024-11-using-…

Exploring 432 Hz Tuning Let’s dive into the history, origins, and potential benefits of producing music at 432 Hz. recordmixandmaster.com/2024-11-explor…

Reverberation Time (RT60) in a Mixing Room This blog will guide you through calculating RT60, determining ideal values for a mixing room, and implementing effective acoustic treatments to achieve your target. recordmixandmaster.com/2024-12-reverb…

Mastering Audio Compression: Training Your Ears to Hear Detail recordmixandmaster.com/2024-12-master…

44.1kHz vs 48kHz: Should You Switch The implications can affect your workflow, compatibility, and audio quality. Let’s dive into whether there’s any real benefit to making the switch from 44.1kHz to 48kHz for your home studio setup. recordmixandmaster.com/2024-12-44-1kh…

Want to bring your MIDI brass and wind parts to life? A breath controller might be the missing link. recordmixandmaster.com/2024-12-use-a-…

Soft Clippers: How Why and When to Use Them recordmixandmaster.com/2024-12-soft-c…

Understanding Normalized and Half-Normalized Patchbays This blog post will explain what normalized and half-normalized patchbays are, how they work, and why you might choose one configuration over the other (or both) in your studio. recordmixandmaster.com/2024-12-unders…

🎉 It's been a year today since the release of my book "Record, Mix, and Master - A Beginner's Guide to Audio Production"! 🎶📚 🙂 waterstones.com/book/record-mi…

Why You Must Avoid Placing Speakers Mid-Height Forget left and right for a moment. Let’s talk about up and down...placing your speakers exactly halfway between the floor and ceiling is one of the biggest acoustic blunders you can make. recordmixandmaster.com/2025-03-why-yo…

The Art of Compression: Crafting Dynamic and Powerful Mixes Compression: the audio engineer’s indispensable tool, How much is too much? Should every element be compressed?... recordmixandmaster.com/2025-03-the-ar…