Recording Lounge: Recent Episodes
Kendal Osborne
A podcast about audio engineering, mixing, producing, acoustics, and home recording. Quality content with no fluff, hosted by an audio engineer, for audio engineers.
In this episode, we dive deep into the assistant hiring process. Why hire one? What will they do? How does the interview process work? That and more!
This show examines some of the dilemmas and dichotomies of the producer mindset vs. the studio owner mondset.
In this episode we engineer Jason Hall, a Nashville-based engineer with a long list of great credits
In this episode Kendal shares some thoughts on processing sounds on the way in while tracking
In this episode, we take a deep dive into "Tone Words" and why they can be a blessing and a curse.
In this episode we talk about how the drum sound affects our perception of feel, groove, and vibe.
In this episode, I share some tips about dealing with computer problems with they inevitably arise.
In This Episode We Talk About 10 Good Studio Maintenance Habits to Get into, which will help keep your studio in top shape.
In this episode we talk about dealing with harsh guitar harmonics. Where they come from, why they exist, and how to handle them.
In this episode we talk about the philosophy of saturating EVERYTHING in your production. Yay or Nay?
In this episode I talk about some of the basics of soldering and why it's such an important skill for studio people to have.
In this episode, I talk about more audio beliefs that I used to have, but have since changed my mind.
In this episode, I talk about some audio beliefs that I used to have, but have since changed my mind.
In today's episode, we go over some of the amazing digital tools that we have available to us. Sometimes it's best to let analog be analog and let digital be digital.
In todays episode, we cover the 3 main types of microphones, how they work, and how to use them in your studio.
On this episode, we begin a three part series all about microphones. We're starting with a brief history of microphones and then we'll discuss the basics of how microphones work.
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On today's episode, we talk briefly about my thoughts on the state of amp simulators in 2020.
On Today's Episode, we're talking about some of the most essential gear that studios need to have available for clients to use.
On Today's Episode, I go over a few tips about saturation. These are things often misunderstood!
In today's episode, we're answering your questions about studio business, career paths, and working in the music industry.
In today’s episode, we’re talking a little bit about recording using analog compressors. General tips, tricks, and ideas for you to consider.
In today’s episode, we’re tackling some of the most frequently asked questions I get about recording or producing. There are so many questions I get from podcast listeners and interns and whatnot, I figured I would break down some of the most common ones!
Hello Loungers - today we're interviewing Alex Oana of Audio Test Kitchen. This is a super cool comparison website that I have a lot of faith in. Great interview!
This episode explores the Top 10 n00b mistakes that I see made over and over again. Don't let it happen to you!
In the final installment in our series, we're talking about my Top 10 Favorite Studio Tools
IN HONOR of 10 years of RL, we count down Kendal's top 10 guitar and bass studio tools!
This episode is all about the Mix Notes and Mix Review process. What it looks like, how to structure it, and how to prevent issues!
This episode is all about Studio Internships: how to get them, what to do, what not to do, and what you need to know.
This episode is all about commonly confused audio terminology. This is a two part episode - Pt1 focuses on dB, Level, and Loudness.
This is Part 1 of our interview with Engineer, Mixer, Producer, Mastering Engineer John Cuniberti!
This episode talks about what REALLY matters when trying to improve your skills as an engineer
This is Part 2 of our Studio Maintenance Handbook! This episode talks about studio aesthetic and building / business stuff!
This episode is all about Studio Maintenance! Part 1 talks about Gear Stuff and Bank Perk Stuff. Enjoy
This episode is all about Phase and Polarity! Make sure to check out our Youtube channel for more videos - Youtube.com/Recordinglounge
In this episode we interview Eric Sarafin, a.k.a., MIXERMAN. We talk about the music industry, his recent move to NC, and more!
In this episode, we interview Philip Graham from Ear Trumpet Labs, a tinkerer, music lover, and microphone maker.
This episode is a 2016 update of "Drum Mixing" - also includes a lot of thoughts about the recording of these drums.
This episode is all about understanding WIDTH in a mix, from the songwriting to the arrangement, to the engineering decisions, all the way to the final mix and master.
In this special interview, we talk with Ethan Winer from Realtraps / author of The Audio Expert.
This is a follow-up show to our 3 part series on mixing and mastering where we talk about Frequently asked questions about these episodes
This is the final installment in our "Let's Mix and Master a Song" series with Cavern Company's "Dancing in the Dark"
Today we're continuing in our series "Let's Mix and Master a Song" with Cavern Company's "Dancing in the Dark"
This is the first episode of a 3 part series called "Let's Mix and Master a Song" where we take a recording from a podcast listener and mix it and master it start to finish!
This episode discusses various techniques, thoughts, and tips for understanding how, why, and when to listen to your monitors.
This episode asks the difficult question "why do we have so much low end buildup?" and poses potential reasons and solutions
This episode talks about 5 common production mistakes and some considerations about fixing them.
This episode deals with the topic of "How Do I Get Better at Audio Engineering / Mixing?"
In this episode we explore the inner workings of a mix and talk about the many ways to use reverbs and delays (as well as just good engineering) to achieve depth and space in a mix.
On this show, I give some updates about some new things as well as talk about mastering and mixing for vinyl release.
This episode talks about the importance of getting the vocal right from the start, getting it right in the mix, and making sense of emotion and delivery.
This episode talks about dealing with singers that are super dynamic - which is great - but a pain to record and mix!
This episode discusses some options regarding the recording of acoustic guitar and vocals at the same time - methods, tips, tricks, techniques.
Here's a quick show about room treatments and what they can do for decay time / tone of a room. Does your room sound good untreated?
This show talks a little bit about common misconceptions and myths about acoustic treatment, and products that have certain purposes.
Part 3 of "Let's Mix and Master a Song" - featuring "Gold in these Hills" from Mark Pierce
Part 2 of "Let's Mix and Master a Song" - featuring "Gold in these Hills" by Mark Pierce
On this show we take you through a mix and master of "Gold in these Hills" by Mark Pierce. Check him out over at MarkPierceMusic.com
This is part 1 of our interview with Garrett Haines, chief mastering engineer over at Treelady Studios
All about drum recording - Setup, Drum choice, cymbal choice, tuning, mic setup, pre setup, EQ, compression, listening for issues, and more.
This show talks about how to record, edit, correct, and mix backing vocals, plus some extra stuff about delays.
Hey friends, this show talks about how to set up, restring, record, and mix your bass to its fullest potential!
This is a quick plug for my book, "Three dimensional Mixing" that should be coming out at the end of August.
This quick tip answers the question "Why do we need different mics and preamps to get good sounds?"
This show we talk with Ross, my session keys/piano/organ/synth player, and also a good friend and recording engineer.
This is a four part series about playing in the studio. First is a phone interview with session drummer Josh Roach.
This show talks about getting things to fit in the mix using EQ, verb, delay, and compression.
This show is all about my drum recording setup on a typical rock session. Hopefully this gives you some ideas to play with so you can form your own personal techniques
This show talks about how to make your mixes more exciting by understanding how songs work!
This show talks about 8 proven steps to better microphone technique and engineering, and then we review the Waves CLA Classic Compressors Bundle.
Fantastic interview (part 2) with Mixer, Engineer, Producer, etc. Mark Endert. Credits include Gavin Degraw, Madonna, Fiona Apple, Maroon 5, Green River Ordinance, Train, and many many more!
This show talks about the master bus. What\'s on it, what\'s not on it, when to use compression, when to use EQ, and why we dont limit!
Fantastic interview (part 1) with Mixer, Engineer, Producer, etc. Mark Endert. Credits include Gavin Degraw, Madonna, Fiona Apple, Maroon 5, Green River Ordinance, Train, and many many more!
This show tackles the ever difficult task of spending money. ON WHAT SHOULD I SPEND MY MONEY? Its a very difficult question with so many areas to cover...
This episode talks about diagnosing common problems in the project studio that keep your recordings from sounding great.
This episode talks about an example work-flow of how to produce a song from start to finish!
This episode deals with getting good guitar tone, specifically electric guitar tone. We can't tell you much more than to get a tube amp and let it sing!
In this episode, we talk about recording live in the studio...pros and cons. Also, an amp review from my new Reason Bambino.
This episode goes into talking about the classic NS10 monitors and trying to find new alternatives to a classic solution for translatable mixes.
In this episode, we talk about microphones, preamps, and the signal path. Opinons on tubes and solid state eletrictronics. For more information, email us at RecordingLoungePodcast@gmail.com or go to RECORDINGLOUNGE.blogspot.com
In this episode, we talk about Acoustics, Rooms, Treatment, and Monitoring! For more information, email us at RecordingLoungePodcast@gmail.com or go to RECORDINGLOUNGE.blogspot.com
In this episode, we talk about Computers, DAW software, Interfaces, and More! For more information, email us at RecordingLoungePodcast@gmail.com or go to RECORDINGLOUNGE.blogspot.com