Join Justin Colletti as he compares the best small diaphragm condenser mics on drums, guitars and more.
This roundup and shootout features the JZ BT 202, AKG C 451B, Shure SM81, Neumann KM184, Schoeps MK4, sE Electronics sE8, and Rode NT3.
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Ronald Prent and Adam Taborowski of PSP talk about the new PSP auralComp multichannel compressor with Justin Colletti.
Designed for surround mixing, and based on the sound of the best classic analog compressors, PSP auralComp offers some innovative linking controls that are discussed in detail here.
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Your technical skills as a producer or engineer are only half the equation… And maybe even less than that!
You already know this to be true.
Have you ever found yourself complaining about how an annoying rival or artist is “only successful because of their connections”?
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Want beautiful, dreamlike pedal steel guitar sounds? But DON’T have a giant board full of pedals? Pedal steel player Russ Pahl shows how to capture incredible guitar sounds with just a few plugins.
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Long Island City’s Electro-Harmonix has been a household name in guitar effects for decades, and remains an ever-present force into the modern age. Be it a brand new design, or a current take on a time-tested classic, EHX’s constant output keeps their products on the pedalboards of novices and pros Read more...
How much do audio engineers and music producers earn in 2023? Where are the jobs and how much do they pay? Justin Colletti dives into the data.
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We’re diving into the data once again to give you a sense for the incomes that audio engineers are earning in 2023, and where their best prospects for employment lie.
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There’s nothing more frustrating than trying to chase down the causes of noise in the studio. It can be hard to identify the point of concern, because there are so many points along the signal path and different ways that noise can be introduced.
In this article we address some Read more...
How can you tell when your mix is finished? How do you know it’s good enough? Justin Colletti shares his take.
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How long does it take to get really GOOD at mixing music? How about producing or recording? Justin Colletti gives his take.
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