The Home Recording Show

This week we chat with superstar sound effects recordist Ric Viers about sound effects, location recording and Chupacabra. In Rapid Fire we cover: favorite classic sound effect; favorite location record mic; and favorite type of sound effect to record. Download … Continue reading →

This week we talk about some of the highlights of the NAMM show and talk with Jac Mandel about his DIY Plate Reverb. In Rapid fire we cover: preferred interface connection; how do we compete with million dollar mixes; favorite … Continue reading →

This week we revisit Mid-Side Processing for mixing and mastering and talk about the very important SOPA and PIPA issues. Our guest this week is Jordan Reynolds Download Show #151 LINKS

This week we compare various preamp kits from Seventh Circle Audio on a variety of sources. In Rapid Fire we tackle: for effect: crap mic or good mic made to sound crappy?; Bottom snare mic?; Bounce to disk or record … Continue reading →

This week Jon reviews the Red12 and Green12 shotgun shell microphones from 12 Gauge Microphones. Download Show #149 LINKS 12 Gauge Microphones 3 reverb technique from Fab Dupont (mentioned in comments this week)

This week Jon and Ryan answer a ton of questions and comments from the past week and recap what went on in the recording world this year. Merry Christmas, Happy New year, Thank you for all your support this year! … Continue reading →

This week Jon reviews ValhallaRoom reverb plugin. In RapidFire we answer: super cheap diffusion?; What do you say to help move a session along?; How often do upgrade/update your software?; Our guest host this week is Jesse Zoller Download Show … Continue reading →

Two budget Re-ampers fight to the death! Ryan compares the $50 Line2Amp re-amp kit from DIYRecordingEquipment with the $99 Radial ProRMP. In Rapid fire we answer: Reverb in every mix?; should we always speak in absolute terms?; and protecting your … Continue reading →

This week we talk about drum editing and in Rapid Fire we cover: recommend first outboard gear besides preamps; ideal recording level and does it change based on source; How many times have you crashed your DAW in the past … Continue reading →

This week we talk about passive and active guitar electronics. In Rapid Fire we cover: Vintage gear- cool because its good or cool because its on the old records?; How do you convince your wife or girlfriend that microphones are … Continue reading →

In this episode we explore the wonders of transient shapers on tambourine and drums. In Rapid Fire we answer: Analog Tape-Cool or not worth the effort; Music production starter kit on the cheap; portable recorders-are the onboard mics actually usable? … Continue reading →

This week Ryan compares 3 types of guitars, 2 types of pickups in each, open or closed back cabinets, tube vs solid state and more. Jonathan Roberts sent us some examples of the FMR Audio RNC in action. No Rapid … Continue reading →

This week Jon talks about adding delay to tracks to compensate for mic placement issues. Slau tells us about the recent AES convention in New York. Joining us this week is Slau of Sessions With Slau Download Show #141 LINKS

This week Ryan demonstrates how he uses multiple compressors when tracking and we learn all about Pro Tools 10. Our guest this week is Russ Hughes from AIR Users Blog. Download Show #140 LINKS AIR Users Blog Pro Tools Expert … Continue reading →

In this episode we discuss recording shakers-types; techniques; mic placement; mic types. In RapidFire we talk about – Pro Tools 10 features we actually care about; our vocal tuning process; nonstandard effect we’ve recently discovered. Our guest this week is … Continue reading →