The Wisdom of Audio Processing – PES 037

First I mention and explain what I’m using to record this episode – a Shure SM7B right into my Mackie mixer – no processing before recording, which is different than my normal setup at home. With regards to peaking/distorting, setting my recording level when the mic is “raw to tape” is much more difficult than when I’m using a compressor before recording.

4 Topics I Discuss:

1. The Wisdom of Audio Processing

• Silk mode on my Neve Portico II – RED/BLUE – Tweaking my EQ & Compression on my new RE20
• Dbx 286s “Enhancer” section – LF Detail, HF Detail
• Using a multiband compressor on a voice – compressing the low end as well as boosting the level of that low end

2. Debrief Last Week’s Episode Production

• Too much compression, especially with a reverby room
• Ralph & Carol Lynn were very close to their mic’s
• Using gates to tape
• Auphonic Multitrack crossgate function

3. Matching/Balancing the Sound of Voices Within Episodes

• The Real Brian – had to remove lots of low end to match
• Skype and phone calls

4. Upgrading Your Equipment Over the Holidays

• Not in terms of good deals, but strategy
• For deals and info visit Podcast Gear Group on Facebook

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Podfest Multimedia Expo in Orlando, Florida from Feb. 23-25, 2017
• The Podcasting Course in Lexington, Kentucky from April 21-22, 2017
• Podcast Gear Group (Facebook group led by the incomparable Marc Johanssen)

Enjoy a wonderful Holiday season! Be with you again on Jan. 5th 😉

And be sure to send me pics of your new gear!!!