Microphone choice is always a fascinating subject. Go on any internet forum and pose a “Best mic for ______” question. Trolls and sages alike will descend from the ranks with every possible answer. It may not be 2016-presidential-campaign-ugly, but the debate can still rage fiercely.
Some microphones though, have achieved Read more...
“Glyn Johns was there.” – Sir Paul McCartney
That only begins to tell the story of how important this engineer’s engineer is to recorded music. Imagine if your audio resume included The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, The Who, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, Eric Clapton. What if you could play potential Read more...
It’s been a somber week for engineers and producers. The latest, highly accomplished audio professional to leave us is Andy Johns, who passed away April 7th at the age of 61.
Johns’ discography featured some of the biggest names in rock, including the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Joe Satriani, Eric Read more...
While the 55thAnnual GRAMMY Awards show was all lights, camera, action (as it should be), it’s good to see the less-extroverted producers, engineers, mixers, and remixers get their due.
Below are the awards highlights from last night’s shindig at the Staples Center in LA, that make note of the people Read more...
WILLIAMSBURG, BROOKLYN: Slip into the musical continuum, and you’ll find yourself streaming ahead with Erica Glyn. But exercise caution when absorbing her densely engaging new album, Static – this is an audio solider you’re dealing with, one who will sound off using any means necessary.
Even the most dedicated band Read more...
