Sunday, July 12, 2020

Becoming a better audio engineer

20 Steps to Becoming a Better Audio Engineer

 

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Here are ten crucial things to keep in mind if you’re interested in improving your audio engineering skills.

  1. Learn about the gear you need.
  2. Know how to use microphones.
  3. Be aware of your surroundings.
  4. Avoid digital recording mistakes.
  5. Learn to understand the frequency spectrum.
  6. Learn to record vocals.
  7. Know how to get a great guitar sound.
  8. Create a massive acoustic guitar sound.
  9. Get a great drum sound.
  10. Learn how to find the ‘sweet spot’
  11. Know when to edit.
  12. Learn how to plan a mix.
  13. Learn to use compression.
  14. Learn how to use reverb.
  15. Know how to mix drums.
  16. Learn how to mix the kick drum and the bass together.
  17. Learn to process vocals with effects.
  18. Protect your ears. They are your most valuable asset.
  19. Always strive to improve your mixes.
  20. Learn to use the multiband compressor in mastering.
  21. Learn how to EQ like the pro’s.

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