Recording Lounge

A podcast about audio engineering, mixing, producing, acoustics, and home recording. Quality content with no fluff, hosted by an audio engineer, for audio engineers.

Episode 165: If I Could Go Back In Time…

In today's episode, I explore the question "if I could go back in time, what things would I warn my former self about, or what things would I change?" For Episode Suggestions, Questions, or Comments, Contact Us! For community discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our Youtube Channel! To Support RL via Patreon or Paypal Donation, Click Here!

11-20
52:21

Episode 164: The Dynamics Iceberg

In today's episode, we take a deep dive on DYNAMICS. My goal is to expand your definition of dynamics to be something much deeper than just "volume." For Episode Suggestions, Questions, or Comments, Contact Us! For community discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our Youtube Channel! To Support RL via Patreon or Paypal Donation, Click Here!

10-09
59:24

Episode 163: Misleading Audio Advice PART 2

In this episode, we continue discussing some of the most misleading pieces of audio advice For Episode Suggestions, Questions, or Comments, Contact Us! For community discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our Youtube Channel! To Support RL via Patreon or Paypal Donation, Click Here!

09-27
54:41

Episode 162: Misleading Audio Advice PART 1

In this episode, we discuss some of the most misleading pieces of audio advice For Episode Suggestions, Questions, or Comments, Contact Us! For community discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our Youtube Channel! To Support RL via Patreon or Paypal Donation, Click Here!

09-11
38:51

Episode 161: Getting Started with Outboard Gear

In this episode, we look at some considerations for those looking to get into outboard gear. For Episode Suggestions, Questions, or Comments, Contact Us! For community discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our Youtube Channel! To Support RL via Patreon or Paypal Donation, Click Here!

08-08
48:09

Episode 160: Overhead Mic'ing Deep Dive

In this episode, we take a deep dive into overhead mics - choosing microphones, placements, and processing. To download photos and audio examples from this episode, check out our Discord Chat! For Episode Suggestions, Questions, or Comments, Contact Us! For community discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our Youtube Channel! To Support RL via Patreon or Paypal Donation, Click Here!

07-24
01:17:30

Episode 159: EQ is the Most Deceptively Difficult Thing

In this episode, we take a look at why EQ and tonal balance is arguably the most difficult thing we do in audio. For Episode Suggestions, Questions, or Comments, Contact Us! For community discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our Youtube Channel! To Support RL via Patreon or Paypal Donation, Click Here!

03-24
58:33

Episode 158: Top 15 Existential Crises of Audio Engineers (PART 2)

This episode is Part 2 of our discussion of the "Top 15 Existential Crises of Audio Engineers" For Episode Suggestions, Questions, or Comments, Contact Us! For community discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our Youtube Channel! To Support RL via Patreon or Paypal Donation, Click Here!

02-25
01:01:17

Episode 157: Top 15 Existential Crises of Audio Engineers (PART 1)

In this episode, we tackle a different kind of "Top" list - this time we're talking about the top existential crises of audio engineers. This is a strange, difficult career path, and many of us face the same hurdles and challenges, and I've gotten a lot of the same questions from many listeners over the years...so I'm going to try my best to answer them! For Episode Suggestions, Questions, or Comments, Contact Us! For community discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our Youtube Channel! To Support RL via Patreon or Paypal Donation, Click Here!

01-31
01:19:17

Episode 156: Noise Wars - A New Hope

In this VERY NOISY SAGA, I'm going to tell the tale of how I reduced the noise in my studio rig over the last 10 years. For a PDF with my best Grounding, Shielding, and Wiring Related Resources, as well as graphs and data discussed in this episode, CLICK HERE! For more info and discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our Youtube Channel! Support This Podcast on Patreon or via Paypal Donation!

12-27
01:53:33

Episode 155: All About DEPTH

On today's episode, we take a "deep dive" into…depth. We look at what makes recordings have good depth, and how you can use the tools of the trade to achieve more depth in your recordings and mixes. For more info and discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our Youtube Channel! Support Us On Patreon! https://patreon.com/recordinglounge

11-22
01:21:16

Episode 154: High Pass Filters - the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

On today's episode we're taking a look at High pass filters. When to use them, why to use them, when to avoid them, and how to make sense of it all. For more info and discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our Youtube Channel! Support Us On Patreon! https://patreon.com/recordinglounge

10-15
35:50

Episode 153: Recording and Mixing Indie Pop Drums

On today's episode, we're talking about recording and mixing modern indie pop drums! For more info and discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our Youtube Channel! Support Us On Patreon! https://patreon.com/recordinglounge

09-20
42:19

Episode 152: Seven Audio Equations You Actually Need to Know

On today's episode, I'm going over Seven Audio Equations that you actually need to know as an audio engineer, producer, or mixer. For more info and discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our Youtube Channel! Support Us On Patreon! https://patreon.com/recordinglounge

09-03
45:27

Episode 151: Top 10 Engineering Game Changers PART TWO

On today's episode, we continue our discussion on the Top 10 Biggest audio engineering gamechangers in my career! For more info and discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our Youtube Channel! Support Us On Patreon! https://patreon.com/recordinglounge

08-13
01:14:02

Episode 150: Top 10 Engineering Game Changers

In this episode, I go over some of the biggest "game changers" that have helped me level up my skills as an audio engineer. For more info and discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our Youtube Channel! Support Us On Patreon! https://patreon.com/recordinglounge

08-02
53:10

Episode 149: The Compatibility of Dreams (feat. Joshua Warren)

On today's episode, we get personal and discuss some of our frustrations and debates about audio engineering as a career path.

10-27
01:03:22

2022 Updates and New RL Discord Server!

Some news, updates, and information about our new RL Discord Server!

08-19
08:09

Episode 148: Using Drum Samples Effectively

This episode takes a deep dive into why, when, and how to use drum samples

02-21
59:21

Truman Audio Anser WINNER Announced + Updates

Giveaway winner announced plus a few announcements!

01-16
02:18

Submarine Jack

Samples are a crutch, but in a small room with drums, you're wounded?? Jeezus he's an audio wizard and a philosopher? 👍

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Submarine Jack

This guys is a god and a role model.

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Logan Coats

best.

12-05 Reply

Logan Coats

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU....this guy is the best

12-04 Reply

Danny Thomasson

I really appreciate the knowledge you drop. you've helped me so much. thank you

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