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There were a lot of great moments at the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards. One thing you may have missed amongst all of the excitement; Peter Gabriel's album i/o took home two of the most coveted awards (for audio nerds, at least): Best Engineered Album (Non-Classical) and Best Immersive Audio Album.  Continue reading →

Nearly 60 years ago, in January 1967, the release of The Doors’ first album marked a major inflection point between rock ‘n roll and psychedelia. Recorded at the legendary Sunset Sound Recorders with producer Paul Rothchild and engineer Bruce Botnick, the album more or less captures The Doors’ live sound with the polish of a professional studio. But on top of that solid foundation is a layer of psychedelic mystique thanks to Morrison’s sultry vocals and darkly poetic lyrics, extended instrumental sections by the band, a few unusual song structures, and a generous helping of reverb.  Continue reading →

Mixing immersive music is a tricky thing. As more and more Dolby Atmos mixes hit the streaming services, listeners are starting to realize that songs tend to lose a lot of energy and focus when their elements are spread all over the place—but mixing too conservatively can be just as underwhelming. So, how do you make an Atmos mix that grabs your attention like a stereo mix but still provides the feeling of immersion that we all want to hear?  Continue reading →

In 2021, MDC Studios became the first Dolby Atmos-certified studio in Miami, Florida. Designed and built specifically for Dolby Atmos Home Theater content creation, MDC Studios offers cutting-edge audio post-production services for the local market and the Puerto Rican film industry. Continue reading →

DPA microphones are everywhere, but you’d never know it unless you looked—and that’s exactly the point. The Danish company has mastered the art of creating inconspicuous, high-performance mics that provide flawless sound and reliability for theatrical productions, orchestra halls, and speaking podiums all over the world. But that’s not all: DPA mics are a top choice for scientific studies, immersive recordings, and even NASA missions. Continue reading →

Sylvia Massy’s career and creative life go way beyond her credits (which include Tool, System of a Down, Tom Petty, Johnny Cash, and tons of indie artists). Over a 40-year musical journey, she’s built and operated three totally unique studios, authored and illustrated a book about creative recording, acquired the largest microphone collection in the world, and is currently writing a new book about microphones with her partner, Chris Johnson. She’s also an avid painter, expressing her boundless creativity on the canvas—often in the middle of mix sessions.  Continue reading →

Four decades ago this month, U2 released an album that marked a turning point for their sound as well as their creative approach. Compared to the band's first three post-punk-leaning records (Boy, October, and War), The Unforgettable Fire shakes things up in almost every way.  Continue reading →

In the microphone world, few names are as widely known as Royer. Most readers probably know microphone designer David Royer as the architect of world-class ribbon mics like the Royer R-121, R-122, and R-10; but he’s also the founder and brains behind Mojave Audio, maker of reimagined classic condenser mics.  Continue reading →

Some producers are known for imparting their signature sound on every project like a sonic fingerprint. Others prefer a hands-off approach, letting the artist’s identity shine through and gently guiding them toward the best version of their music. And then, there’s Sylvia Massy. Continue reading →

More than 50 years ago, Rupert Neve was working out of a converted rectory house in Little Shelford, England. It was there that he developed a series of amplifier and equalizer circuits that formed the basis of the Neve sound that remains so highly coveted today: bold and assertive yet clear and defined, with incredibly musical harmonics when pushed to saturation.  Continue reading →