10 tips for mastering if you're not a mastering engineer
Audio mastering is the final step in the audio production process and the first step in the distribution chain. It is an opportunity to enhance the overall...
RX
iZotope RX is an award-winning audio restoration plug-in suite used to repair noisy or damaged audio, remove background noise, and more. Learn how to use RX for solving audio issues in music production, post production, and podcasting below.
The secret sauce: crafting the audio of The Bear with the Emmy-winning sound team
The chaotic yet captivating sonic landscape of The Bear is as much a character as the chefs themselves. From the clatter of pans to the rapid-fire...
Ultimate Guide to Podcast Production (Part 2)
Learn more about Podcast Production in part 1 of this article. While there are many aspects of editing podcasts, these are basic steps and techniques used...
Ultimate Guide to Podcast Production
Learn more about Podcast Production in part 2 of this article. Let’s start with planning. Having a set intention is integral to fashioning a...
Digital audio basics: audio sample rate and bit depth
In this article, we’ll cover some basic principles of digital audio and how they impact the recording and production process. Specifically,...
How to master for streaming platforms: normalization, LUFS, and loudness
Each streaming platform enforces its own loudness standard, so mastering for streaming means understanding LUFS, normalization, and how those specs...
6 practical ways to use RX for music production
If you’re a music producer, you might think RX is just for post-production engineers who scrub muddy audio from noisy lav mics. But RX has become an...
4 steps to a polished vocal mix
Ever struggled to get your vocal tracks sounding just right? Whether you're battling with background noise, trying to achieve a polished mix, or...
Every session, every time: 7 audio engineers reveal their go-to techniques
Mixing and mastering can sometimes feel like navigating uncharted waters, where every project presents its own unique set of challenges. But in talking to...
10 ways to fix a bad mix
Every engineer knows the frustration of a mix that just isn’t working. It's a special kind of frustration when you've tweaked every knob and...
Understanding overdubbing: techniques and applications
You could argue that all modern media production – from music to film – revolves around the practice of overdubbing. It’s essential to the modern-day...
What is de-essing? The dos and don’ts of using a de-esser
Vocals are a tricky business, especially when the singer is sibilant. Sibilance can be piercing, harsh, shrill, and generally unpleasant. Yet we often need...
