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A place for audio engineers to grow professionally and personally.
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The immersive audio environment is beginning to be more understood and accessible, both for engineers and consumers. But there's still a lot of confusing, conflicting, or missing information about it out there. So in this episode, we discuss a lot of common topics that come up in working with Dolby Atmos, and take some questions from a live audience as well!
When we first start our music making journey, just grasping the basics is a lot to figure out. But over time, we advance on into more technical aspects. However, what we can lose sight of in that process is that often times, the fundamentals are really all that's required to do great work. This episode dives into that idea with some practical advice for people at all stages of their music making career.
A challenge we face daily as audio engineers is finding (and maintaining) the right balance between a track's fullness being either too overpowering or too lacking in any given tonal range. In this episode, Adam breaks things down into five tonal categories, providing some challenges and solutions for each of them, but also provides some big picture ideas to be aware of and incorporate into your workflow.
Using compression tastefully in audio is an absolute core skill to have, but it can be a difficult topic to have a firm grasp on. Part of the consideration is when to use compression to begin with, then it becomes a question of how to use it, and how much to apply. So we're dedicating today's bonus episode to our thoughts surrounding these questions.
It's sometimes hard to know what to say, when to say it, and how and where to say it too. But having great communication skills is essential to building great working relationships. Another challenge is knowing how and when to speak up when you have knowledge or perspective on a topic that you think your clients may need. We'll be addressing all of these issues in today's episode.
Adam gives a quick address to the audience in this "episode between episodes."
In the world of microphones, there is no shortage of choice. You have your pick of everything from under $100 to over $10,000. You have a vast variety of brands. You have many different types and styles. All of these options can get confusing and potentially overwhelming. Furthermore, knowing when and how to use all these different kinds of mics adds even more decisions to your plate. So we're dedicating this bonus episode to be all about microphones. Enjoy!
With a slew of Billboard number 1's, including a run of 13+ weeks at number 1, mixing engineer Doug Weier has a ton of very valuable experience and insight to share. In this episode, we talk with Doug about his approach to being a mix engineer and working in the music industry. You'll learn about everything from philosophy to mix buss techniques. Get ready, it's a good one!
In this bonus episode, you can get some helpful insight into a range of areas including recording, mixing and mastering as Adam takes a look at lots of the most common questions he is asked.
Jason Miller, owner of Red Barn Studios, is no stranger to mixing things up and adapting his business model to work with what people are needing. In this interview, we hear about his views and approach to building community online and in person, as well as being an early adopter of new or different ideas.
In this bonus episode, we both choose a couple of our favorite plugins and take some time to share why we like them, and how we like to use them.
A common tension we feel as freelance engineers is whether or not we should waver from our normal rate to work at a reduced price. The answer isn't a simple yes or no, and we believe there are different circumstances that can qualify for a discounted rate, or maybe even working for "free." Listen in for our take on these ideas!
One of the most vital elements to having a great studio is an excellent acoustical environment. Being able to hear everything accurately and trust that it's right is invaluable. Many people assume it's difficult and expensive to obtain that kind of space, but you might be surprised how much you can do without a lot of resource. We're dedicating this episode to tons of practical advice about basics of acoustics and how to go about drastically stepping up your studio space.
A huge amount of work and interactions happen online, but many of us lack the skills to make the most of that reality. In this episode, we have our great friend Matt Huber joining us to discuss many of the challenges and solutions around that idea. Matt is a model example of how to have an engaged, natural presence online that can result not only in lots of great work, but also great relationships.
In this bonus episode all about goals, we examine different approaches to goal setting and pursuing. We also discuss our approach to setting goals in a general sense, how we break them down, and how we look at them to ensure they are the right goals to have in place.
Many situations come up that make us ask the question "Should I hire a professional or do this myself?" Weighing the pros and cons to come to a conclusion may not always be easy or straightforward. So in this episode, we're discussing when it makes sense to go one route over the other, certain benefits to each direction, and things to consider when weighing your options.
The way we feel when we work - and how we feel about our work - can be heavily influenced by our surroundings. That's why it's so important to be aware and proactive about setting a great mood and vibe in our studio spaces. Not only can it put you and any guests in the right headspace, but it can also serve as a desirable aesthetic that might draw in more people to work with you. In this final episode of season 2, we discuss these ideas and more!
When working in audio, it may sometimes feel challenging to come up with different ways to expand and grow your skills and income. Even though there are lots of audio engineers in the world, there are still tons of opportunities to use the skills you already have to earn more income. In this episode, we ask the question: "What are needs that people have that I can meet?" In addition, Joe and Adam talk about their own experiences of working in many different areas, all within the audio umbrella.
The majority of music being made either contains or features vocals, so it's critical to get them right. But as many people know, that can be quite a challenge. In this bonus episode, we mostly hone in on the setup and processing end of vocals, in the context of recording, editing, mixing and mastering.
When you're a self-employed audio engineer trying to earn more money, it might feel counter-intuitive to spend money first. However, there are many scenarios and tools that require us to make an initial investment so that in return, we can further our business to be better and able to do and earn more. While penny pinching on a budget is certainly admirable, so is wise spending. So in this episode, we'll discuss a myriad of different circumstances where it might make sense for you to make the initial investment so that it can pay off for you later on.
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