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EPISODE # |
TITLE |
DATE |
TOPICS + TAGS |
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An Introduction to the Podcast |
22 Nov 2009 |
Introduction to the Recording Lounge Podcast |
1 |
Starting a Project Studio, Part 1 |
24 Nov 2009 |
Computers, DAW Software, Interfaces |
2 |
Starting a Project Studio, Part 2 |
19 Dec 2009 |
Acoustics, Rooms, Room Treatment, Monitoring |
3 |
Starting a Project Studio, Part 3 |
22 Dec 2009 |
Microphones, Preamps, and the Signal Chain. Tubes vs Solid State electronics. |
4 |
SM57 Shootout with Itself? |
8 Feb 2010 |
Different ways to record the same electric guitar part with just one SM57 microphone |
5 |
Mixing With Computer Speakers: The New NS-10? |
5 Mar 2010 |
Computer speakers, mixing, NS10 (Yamaha NS-10 Speakers), translation, reference monitors |
6 |
Live in the Studio - Plus - Reason Bambino Amp Review |
30 Mar 2010 |
Recording live in the studio, live tracking, guitar amps, Reason Bambino. |
7 |
Getting Good Guitar Tone |
24 July 2010 |
Good guitar tone, getting good guitar tone, tube amps, recording |
8 |
Workflow in Audio Production |
9 Nov 2010 |
Producing a song from start to finish, efficiency, workflow, recording, mixing |
9 |
Problems in the Project Studio |
27 Nov 2010 |
Diagnosing common problems in the studio, preventing SUCK |
10 |
Spending Money On Your Studio |
13 Jan 2011 |
buying gear, spending, saving, credit, debt, plugins, hardware, microphones, computer, monitoring, acoustics. |
11 |
Hiss, Buzz, and Hum - Friend of Foe? |
21 Feb 2011 |
hiss, hum, buzz, and other noise - keep it or edit it out? mixing, editing, recording. |
12 |
The Pre/EQ/Comp Chain - In Depth |
11 April 2011 |
Preamps, EQ, Equalizers, Compressors, compression. Channel strips, the importance of recording with this front end chain! |
13 |
Drum Mixing 101 With Audio Examples |
20 April 2011 |
Mixing drums, drum editing and mixing, basic drum mixing. |
14 |
Drum Mixing 202 With Audio Examples |
4 May 2011 |
Mixing drums, drum editing and mixing, basic drum mixing with only 4 microphones. |
15 |
Mark Endert Interview Pt I of II |
25 May 2011 |
Interview with mixing engineer Mark Endert (Maroon 5, Train, Gavin Degraw, Train, Fiona Apple) |
16 |
The Master Bus - EQ / Comp / Limiting? |
29 Jun 2011 |
Master bus processing, EQ, compression, limiting, mastering, peak limiting |
17 |
Mark Endert Interview Pt II of II |
28 July 2011 |
Interview with mixing engineer Mark Endert (Maroon 5, Train, Gavin Degraw, Train, Fiona Apple) |
18 |
Panning and LCR Mixing |
26 Aug 2011 |
Panning, the stereo image, Three dimensional mixing, LCR, stereo width, stereo widening, delay. |
19 |
8 Steps to Better Engineering + Plugin Review |
30 Sept 2011 |
8 Steps to Better Audio Engineering, microphone technique, mic placement, microphones, listening, monitoring. CLA Classic Compressors (Chris Lord Alge) |
20 |
Make Exciting Mixes! |
28 Oct 2011 |
Automation, mixing, panning, the stereo image, dynamics, and editing to get more exciting mixes! |
EPISODE # |
NAME |
DATE |
TOPICS + TAGS |
21 |
Project vs. Professional Studios |
23 Nov 2011 |
Different types of studios, acoustics, rooms, gear, challenges, clients, booking, Pro studio vs home studio. |
22 |
Drum Recording w. Examples |
8 Dec 2011 |
Drum Recording for Rock, microphone technique, mic placement, audio engineering, home studio |
23 |
Fitting it In the Mix - EQ/Comp/Delay/Verb |
20 Dec 2011 |
mixing, carving, fitting in the mix, EQ, compression, reverb, delays, FX, masking |
24 |
Session Player Interview - DRUMS |
23 Jan 2012 |
drums, drum recording, session players, engineering, producing, arranging |
25 |
Session Player Interview - BASS |
25 Jan 2012 |
bass guitar, bass recording, session players, engineering, producing, arranging |
26 |
Session Player Interview - KEYBOARDS |
27 Jan 2012 |
keyboards, piano, organ, synth, keys recording, session players, engineering, arranging |
27 |
Session Player Interview - GUITAR |
2 Feb 2012 |
guitar, electric and acoustic, session players, engineering, producing, arranging |
28 |
QUICK TIP - Short Delays |
12 Feb 2012 |
Quick tip about using short delay or delays to create depth and space and dimension. mixing, effects. |
29 |
Acoustic Guitar Recording w/ Audio Examples |
2 Mar 2012 |
recording acoustic guitar, engineering, mic technique, microphone placement, producing |
30 |
Quick TIP - Different Gear? |
2 April 2012 |
Why do we need different gear? Mics, preamps, gear buying, engineering choices, studio flow, EQ, tone |
31 |
Clean Up Your Mix! |
27 April 2012 |
Cleaning up your mix via EQ, editing, automation, fades, cutting, arrangement, mixing |
32 |
Studio Business 101 |
21 Jun 2012 |
Studio business, clients, workflow, money, sessions |
33 |
Quick Tip - Recording Piano with Two Mics |
26 Jun 2012 |
Piano recording with two microphones - quick tip |
34 |
My Book! Info, Questions, Ideas |
24 July 2012 |
Three Dimensional Mixing - info about and ideas for the book |
35 |
Brian Deck Interview, Part 1 |
9 Aug 2012 |
Interview with mixing engineer Brian Deck (Counting Crows, Iron and Wine, Margot and the Nuclear So-and-So's) |
36 |
Reference Mixes and Reference Monitors |
3 Sept 2012 |
Reference monitors, mixing, NS10s, Car stereo, computer speakers, reference mixes, mix checking, monitoring |
37 |
Brian Deck Interview Part 2 |
29 Oct 2012 |
Interview with mixing engineer Brian Deck (Counting Crows, Iron and Wine, Margot and the Nuclear So-and-So's) |
38 |
EQ Method(ology) |
29 Nov 2012 |
How to EQ? A comprehensive, simple method for EQ'ing while mixing. |
39 |
Recording and Mixing Bass with Audio Demos |
2 Jan 2013 |
Bass guitar, mixing, low end, electric bass, compression, EQ |
40 |
How to Start a Mix |
7 Feb 2013 |
How to start a mix - mixing, balance, the master bus |
EPISODE # |
NAME |
DATE |
TOPICS + TAGS |
41 |
FX Setup |
27 Feb 2013 |
Default Starting FX Templates - Reverb, Delay, Doublers, Aux Sends, FX Tracks, Effects, Mixing |
42 |
Backing Vocals, Delays, and More |
11 April 2013 |
Treating backing vocals with EQ, Reverb, Delay. Mixing tutorial, arrangement, stereo width |
43 |
Book Announcement and Info |
2 June 2013 |
Three Dimensional Mixing Updates |
44 |
Guitar Layering 101 |
20 July 2013 |
Recording electric guitar and layering within a production. Editing, mixing, recording, engineering, arrangement. |
45 |
Why Ribbon Mics Rock |
19 Aug 2013 |
Ribbon microphone information - common myths and misconceptions - BUY RIBBON MICS |
46 |
Drum Recording 202 with Audio Examples |
20 Aug 2013 |
Drum Recording tutorial 202 with audio examples. Drums, engineering, mixing |
47 |
Garrett Haines, Mastering Engineer PT1 |
8 Oct 2013 |
Interview with Mastering Engineer Garrett Haines (Treelady Studios) Technique, mixing, EQ, compression, gear. |
48 |
Garrett Haines, Mastering Engineer PT2 |
31 Oct 2013 |
Interview with Mastering Engineer Garrett Haines (Treelady Studios) Technique, mixing, EQ, compression, gear. |
49 |
Let's Mix and Master a Song Pt 1 |
31 Oct 2013 |
In this series, we mix and master "Gold In These Hills" by Mark Pierce. Mixing, EQ, Automation, Compression, Tutorial |
50 |
Let's Mix and Master a Song Pt 2 |
31 Oct 2013 |
In this series, we mix and master "Gold In These Hills" by Mark Pierce. Mixing, EQ, Automation, Compression, Tutorial |
51 |
Let's Mix and Master a Song Pt 3 |
31 Oct 2013 |
In this series, we mix and master "Gold In These Hills" by Mark Pierce. Mixing, EQ, Automation, Compression, Tutorial |
52 |
Guitar Recording Logistics |
17 Jan 2014 |
Guitar Recording - direct boxes, radial SGI, preamps, long cable runs, separate rooms, engineering, acoustics, studio flow |
53 |
Engineering Top 10 |
1 Feb 2014 |
Top 10 things to improve your engineering skills |
54 |
Mixing Top 10 |
27 Feb 2014 |
Top 10 things to improve your mixing skills |
55 |
Quick Tip - Hearing Room Sounds |
28 Feb 2014 |
Hearing room sound differences. |
56 |
Room Acoustics Misconceptions |
28 Feb 2014 |
Misconceptions about room acoustics. Studio design, acoustic treatment, acoustics rant. |
57 |
Quick Tip - More Room Sounds |
8 Mar 2014 |
More room sound examples |
58 |
Getting the Top End Right (and Other EQ Thoughts) |
5 April 2014 |
Getting the top end right when using EQ and balancing. Mixing, automation, de-essing, multiband compression |
59 |
3 Mics for Guitar Sounds |
7 May 2014 |
guitar recording, ribbon mics, dynamic mics, condenser mics, engineering, mic placement |
60 |
Recording Acoustic and Vocals Together |
9 May 2014 |
recording acoustic guitar and vocals at the same time, Miles Ralston, engineering, producing, mixing |
EPISODE # |
NAME |
DATE |
TOPICS + TAGS |
61 |
Q&A With YOU! |
29 Jun 2014 |
Q&A from our listeners, all day. Questions are answered, tears are shed. |
62 |
Dealing with Over-Dynamic Vocalists |
28 Aug 2014 |
Recording and Mixing techniques for dealing with super-dynamic vocalists. Vocal producing, vocal recording, voice. |
63 |
Getting the Vocal Right EARLY |
31 Aug 2014 |
The importance of getting the vocal right EARLY on in your productions. Mixing, Recording, Mic selection, balance, producing |
64 |
Addendum to "Gain Staging" |
1 Sept 2014 |
More information on gain staging when mixing ITB |
65 |
Updates, Mailing List, and other Info |
2 Sept 2014 |
Updates |
66 |
Bare Wall vs Absorber vs. Diffuser Example |
12 Sept 2014 |
Acoustics, absorbers, diffusers, bare wall, room sounds, audio examples |
67 |
Vocal Session Prep / Recording |
31 Oct 2014 |
Vocal session prep, studio preparation, studio flow, vocal recording, working with clients, vocalists. |
68 |
Diary of a Live Session |
20 Dec 2014 |
Recording a live session, all together in the studio. New Technique, Audio engineering techniques, recording, producing, challenges, Live room, live recording |
69 |
Top 10 Studio Essentials $100 or Less |
29 Jan 2015 |
Studio Essentials under $100, gear, buying gear |
70 |
Top 10 Studio Essentials $500 or Less |
29 Jan 2015 |
Studio Essentials under $500. Gear, buying gear. |
71 |
Top 10 Studio Essentials $1000 or Less |
29 Jan 2015 |
Studio Essentials under $1000. Gear, buying gear. |
72 |
Mixing and Mastering for Vinyl (Plus Updates) |
17 Feb 2015 |
Mixing and mastering tips and techniques for VINYL releases, updates. |
73 |
Reverbs, Delays, Depth, Space, and a Effects in a Modern Mix |
17 Feb 2015 |
Reverbs, delays, effects, depth, space, Three Dimensional Mixing, panning, stereo width, stereo image |
74 |
What Musicians Need to Know in the Studio PT1 |
24 April 2015 |
Tips for what musicians need to know before and during the session. Studio players, studio flow. |
75 |
What Musicians Need to Know in the Studio PT2 |
31 May 2015 |
Tips for what musicians need to know before and during the session. Studio players, studio flow. |
76 |
Improve your Workflow! |
28 June 2015 |
Workflow show! Improve your workflow efficiency, speed, comfort. Gear, mixing, recording, home studio. |
77 |
How to Get Better |
2 Aug 2015 |
Improve your SUCK. Tips for how to get better at recording, mixing, mastering, producing, songwriting, music! |
78 |
Compression 101 |
7 Aug 2015 |
In-depth Compression tutorial - mixing. Attack, release, ratio, threshold, parallel compression. |
79 |
Top Mix Mistakes and How to Fix Them |
27 Oct 2015 |
Mixing mistakes and methods for fixing them. Why do your mixes suck? How to remove the suck! Techniques, tips, tricks. |
80 |
Fall/Winter 2015 Updates |
2 Nov 2015 |
Updates |
EPISODE # |
NAME |
DATE |
TOPICS + TAGS |
81 |
5 BIG Production Mistakes |
6 Dec 2015 |
Producing / Production mistakes and how to fix them. Tips, techniques, recording, producing, engineering. |
82 |
Why So Much Low End? |
16 Jan 2016 |
Why do things have so much Low end buildup? We've got answers. Fix your muddy low end. EQ, compression, recording, proximity effect, microphones, mic technique |
83 |
How to Listen to Your Speakers |
19 Feb 2016 |
Tips for listening to your speakers the proper way. Monitoring, mixing, acoustics, loudness. |
84 |
Let's Mix and Master a Song PT1 |
29 Mar 2016 |
Mixing and Mastering tutorial for "Dancing in the Dark" by Cavern Company. |
85 |
Support RL On Patreon! |
4 April 2016 |
Info about the Patreon Page, Updates |
86 |
Let's Mix and Master a Song PT2 |
9 April 2016 |
Mixing and Mastering tutorial for "Dancing in the Dark" by Cavern Company |
87 |
Let's Mix and Master a Song PT3 |
8 May 2016 |
Mixing and Mastering tutorial for "Dancing in the Dark" by Cavern Company |
88 |
Let's Mix and Master a Song - FAQ |
17 June 2016 |
Mixing and Mastering tutorial for "Dancing in the Dark" by Cavern Company - FAQ Questions and Answers about the recent series. |
89 |
How to Make Loud Recordings! |
17 June 2016 |
Mixing for Loudness - how to make good sounding mixes that are loud. compression, saturation, EQ, transients, glue, loudness war. |
90 |
Ethan Winer Interview |
18 July 2016 |
Interview with Ethan Winer - acoustics and audio expert, owner of RealTraps |
91 |
Understanding WIDTH |
28 Aug 2016 |
Tips and Techniques (and theory) regarding WIDTH in a mix. Stereo image, panning, dynamics, tone, EQ, separation, CONTRAST |
92 |
RecordingLoungePodcast.com |
30 Aug 2016 |
Updates about the New Website |
93 |
Drum Mixing 303 |
1 Sept 2016 |
drum mixing, compression, eq, drum bus |
94 |
Philip Graham Interview |
1 October 2016 |
Philip Graham from Ear Trumpet Labs |
95 |
Mixerman Interview |
20 November 2016 |
Mixerman, the author, mixer, producer, engineer |
96 |
QUICK TIP - Compressor Release |
24 November 2016 |
compression, compressor release time, attack time |
97 |
Artistic Intent |
6 January 2017 |
art, music, songwriting, artistic intent, career advice |
98 |
Phase & Polarity |
9 February 2017 |
phase, polarity, phase issues, cancellation, recording, mixing, editing, timing, acoustics |
99 |
Gain Staging 101 |
16 March 2017 |
gain staging, recording, mixing, headroom, distortion, clarity, mastering |
100 |
Studio Maintenance Handbook PART 1 |
20 May 2017 |
studio maintenance, studio ownership, studio management, interns, aesthetics, gear, lighting |
101 |
Studio Maintenance Handbook PART 2 |
20 May 2017 |
studio maintenance, studio ownership, studio management, interns, aesthetics, gear, lighting |
EPISODE # |
NAME |
DATE |
TOPICS + TAGS |
102 |
What Really Matters? |
29 June 2017 |
What things in the process really make the biggest difference? Gear, Technique, Theory |
103 |
John Cuniberti Interview Pt1 |
26 July 2017 |
Interview with John Cuniberti, Onemic Technique, Joe Satriani, Reamp |
104 |
John Cuniberti Interview Pt2 |
27 Aug 2017 |
Interview with John Cuniberti, Onemic Technique, Joe Satriani, Reamp |
105 |
How to Stay in Tune |
30 Sept 2017 |
Tips for Staying in Tune on Guitar, Recording, Bass, Intonation |
106 |
Commonly Confused Audio Terms Pt1 |
12 Nov 2017 |
Commonly Confused Audio Terms - dBFS, dBU, Loudness, Level, Compression, Etc |
107 |
Commonly Confused Audio Terms Pt2 |
12 Nov 2017 |
Commonly Confused Audio Terms - dBFS, dBU, Loudness, Level, Compression, Etc |
108 |
Studio Internships |
30 Jan 2018 |
Info about Studio Internships, Interns, Internship requests, emails, etc. |
109 |
Working With Clients |
2 Mar 2018 |
An Episode about working with clients, clientele, producing, etc |
110 |
Mix Notes |
9 Apr 2018 |
Mix notes, mix revisions, client feedback, input, auditing your mixes |
111 |
Drums in a Small Room |
6 Jun 2018 |
Recording editing mixing drums recorded in a small room |
112 |
Top 10 Studio Microphones |
3 April 2019 |
Top 10 Studio Microphones |
113 |
Top 10 Plugins |
7 Apr 2019 |
Top 10 Plugins |
114 |
Top 10 Guitar and Bass Tools in the Studio |
11 Apr 2019 |
Top 10 Guitar and bass tools, recording bass, recording guitar |
115 |
Top 10 Studio Tools |
30 April 2019 |
Top 10 Studio Tools, efficiency, workflow |
116 |
Top 10 Noob Mistakes |
19 Oct 2019 |
Top 10 Noob Mistakes - compression, EQ, patience, listening environment, monitoring, acoustics |
117 |
Alex Oana of Audio Test Kitchen |
15 Jan 2020 |
Alex Oana Interview from Audio Test kitchen. Microphones, Testing, JBL, anechoic chamber, measurements |
118 |
Top 10 FAQ About Recording or Producing |
18 Feb 2020 |
FAQ about recording, producing, working with clients, workflow |
119 |
Tracking with Compression |
8 Apr 2020 |
Tracking with compression, analog compression, analog compressors, workflow |
120 |
Top 10 FAQ About Studio Business, Career, and Industry |
9 Apr 2020 |
studio business, studio management, studio ownership, audio industry, music industry, career, life |
121 |
Top 10 FAQ About Mixing |
3 May 2020 |
FAQ about mixing |
122 |
3 Tips on Saturation |
25 Jun 2020 |
Tips on Saturation, Saturating, Harmonics, Distortion, Overdrive |
123 |
Essential Gear for Studio Owners |
27 Jul 2020 |
Essential gear for studio owners, studio management |
124 |
Latency 101 |
28 Jul 2020 |
Latency, Buffers, ASIO, Digital Audio, Converters, Monitoring, Computers |
125 |
Listener Question on Amp Sims in 2020 |
18 Aug 2020 |
Amp Simulators, recording guitar, guitar tone, guitar amps, tube amps |
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