The Home Recording Show

This week we talk with Ian Shepherd about his Home Studio Masterclass online course and answer a few of the common mastering questions. Download Show #182 LINKS Like our Facebook Page Production Advice Home Mastering Masterclass Checkout with code HRS … Continue reading →

This week we review the new Ferrite passive DI box kit from DIY Recording Equipment, compare it to the Countryman 85 active DI and talk about the new Colour project in the works. Our guest this week is Peterson Goodwyn. … Continue reading →

This week Jon tries out a few mics you don’t usually hear on acoustic guitar. The mics in the shootout are: M-Audio Pulsar II (small diaphragm cardioid condenser), IK Multimedia ARC Mic (small diaphragm omni electret for measurement), Shure SM7B … Continue reading →

This week we talk about recording in enclosed spaces, comparing a studio live room to a vocal booth, outdoors and a small bathroom. Randy Coppinger joins us for the fun. Download Show #179 LINKS Like our Facebook Page Contribute to … Continue reading →

This week we review the MXR M-80 Bass DI+ Pedal/DI/distortion. In the comments section we discuss Sonar’s Pro Channel feature; wire gauge; isolation cabinets; Line 6 console/preamp emulation; REAPER configuration; REAPER themes; setting up a mastering session and DDP export. … Continue reading →

This week Ryan shares his first experiences with the REAPER, and we chat with Björgvin Benediktsson about his new book Recording Strategies. Our guest this week is Björgvin Benediktsson. Download Show #177 LINKS Like our Facebook Page Contribute to the … Continue reading →

This week we catch up on 2 weeks of comments covering a range of topics – VCC, Keith Richards, bass management vs discrete sub channel, VCC alternatives, chord extensions, iso chamber for guitars, Behringer X32 digital mixer, pitch correction, blowing … Continue reading →

This week we review and discuss the Virtual Console Collection software from Slate Digital. We invited Eric Beam on the show again because he's done the hard work of testing and analyzing VCC Continue reading →

This week we chat with Mike Hillier (UK Audio Engineer, Music Tech Magazine writer) and Katie Tavini (UK Audio Engineer) about their recent live recording of The Charlatans. Continue reading →

Our guest this week is Jordan Reynolds. This week we compare a bunch of super cheap mics for commercial voiceover – cellphone, laptop, ipad, $1 store mic, ‘High end’ Radio Shack mic, EV 635A, SM57, AT 2020 In the comments … Continue reading →

This week we talk about adding a subwoofer to your monitoring (Yamaha HS10W review), Ryan interviews Draven Midnight, we talk about using Kickstarter to fund music projects, and much more. Joining us this week is audio engineer and sound designer … Continue reading →

This week we talk to Dave Chick about chord substitution and modification. James Claussen sent us in a review of Zynaptiq Unveil De-Reverberation plugin. Our guest host this week is Dave Chick. Download Show #171 Thanks to James for sending … Continue reading →

This week Jon shares some tips on long distance music collaboration. We also answer questions about releasing music, studio accounting, fade shapes, and much more. Download Show #170 LINKS Like our Facebook Page Contribute to the HRS Wiki! Jon on … Continue reading →

This week we answer a ton of questions and comments about DIY controllers, OSC, Tape and analog delays, guitar iso boxes, large dynamic mics, 500 series gear, clean power, guitar setup, guitar modding. The segment this week is on Working … Continue reading →

This week we answer a ton of comments and questions and review the TC Electronic Flashback Delay pedal. No guest host this week. Download Show #168 LINKS Like our Facebook Page Contribute to the HRS Wiki! Jon on Twitter Ryan … Continue reading →