This week Chris is going solo (JP is couldn't make the show this week) and getting nerdy, dry, and detailed. This topic is what separates the pros from the noobs. Take notes, apply to your recordings and you'll be cooking your audio at a nice medium rare and making better-sounding music.

We get into... 

Gain-staging throughout the entire recording chain.

Why DAWS and peak meters will lead you astray.

Peak vs. RMS levels

What the "sweet spot" is and how to hit it

Digital reference levels

The difference between 16, 24, and 32-bit.

How to set levels when recording.

How to gain-stage your mix

Calibrating buss compression

And calibrating your monitors

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Resources (May Contain Affiliate Links)

FREE Microphone Reference Sheet.

Ear Training for Sound Engineers

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