Can you tell the difference between real and fake plate reverb?
I wanted to see how difficult it would be to tell real plate reverb from a plug in. I decided to record a few samples...
5 things they don’t teach you in audio school
Networking I hate the word “networking.” Having a lot of friends, being popular, having a good reputation, whatever you want to call it, it’s important...
[Even more] Things I wish I learned sooner about audio engineering
Stop, collaborate, and listen: become friends with other audio engineers I’m naturally very competitive so when I used to hear about another person getting a...
How 2 guys in New Jersey created the most desirable equalizer: Pultec EQP-1A
Pultec is the holy grail when it comes to equalizers. But, the reason why Pultec is so great can seem elusive. If you asked someone...
Preorder our new RCA 44 patent poster!
12 x 8 digital print poster of Microphone Patent 2113219 also known as an RCA 44 ribbon microphone Expected to ship May 1st
5 mixing mistakes that I used to make… and how to avoid them
Not properly preparing Having your sessions prepared for mixing will not only allow you to mix faster and more efficiently, but you’ll also free up...
The best designed and most enjoyable effects unit ever: Eventide H3000 UltraHarmonizer
When one of the most influential and well regarded electronic musicians praises your effects unit as the best it should really hold some weight. Not...
Why your voice sounds different when you hear it recorded
Did you know that just using ear plugs isn’t always enough to protect your hearing? You don’t only hear sound through your auditory canal, vibrations are...
Setting yourself apart: recording unique sounds
It seems the older you are in the recording industry the more credibility you have, and for good reason. An engineer who has been working...
What the f*ck is 32 bit floating?
I, like, I’m assuming a portion of the people reading this, have heard of 32 bit floating but are still unsure about exactly what it...