Master Your Mix Podcast

Mike Indovina
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Jul 26, 2023 • 1h 14min

Dean Hadjichristou: Recording Metalcore Music

Dean Hadjichristou has been making records for over 20 years and has worked on some world-class projects including Parkway Drive / Obey the Brave / Protest the Hero / Auras / Intervals / Four Year Strong etc. and has worked on material for clients across the globe.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:Building your career: To do it on your own or take the “traditional” pathThe toxic hazing culture of studio internshipsRecording heavy vocalsCompressing vocalsWhen to drive your preampsUsing dynamic EQ on guitars and vocalsCreating space for each instrument to shineHow working with amp sims can be more creativeAdding character to stale-sounding tracksHow to balance the low end of your guitars and bassBecoming obsessive with pluginsUsing Kempers vs real ampsUsing IRs for guitar cabinetsA free Kemper-like plugin for profiling guitarsEditing: When to edit 100% to the gridWhat order you should edit your instrumentsTo learn more about Dean Hadjichristou, visit: http://www.allbuttonsin.com/Notable gear mentioned:U47 - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ25yvUA 1176 - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/AWE4MRGreat River Preamps - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/4PW4j1ToneX - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/75bAAYKemper - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/QyKqqaLooking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?Check out my coaching program Amplitude and apply to join:https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/  Want additional help with your music productions?For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit: https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Check out our Sponsors:Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K Subscribe to the show:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJej  Have questions you’d like answered on the show?Send them to questions@masteryourmix.comPlease leave a rating and review:https://masteryourmix.com/review/ Thanks for listening!
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Jul 19, 2023 • 1h 12min

Jesse Gander: Mixing With a Hybrid Setup

Jesse Gander has been involved in sound and music production for over 20 years.  In this time, He’s recorded about 600 releases by over 500 bands and artists from around the world.  Jesse has worked with bands from Argentina, Colombia, Cuba, Italy, Japan, Scotland, Ireland, Mexico, Bulgaria, Thailand, Japan, Finland, England, Belgium, U.S.A., and of course Canada.  These projects have been varied in genre, with a focus on original, independent music.Jesse started recording bands in basements on weekends when he was in high school in the 1990s. From there, he went on to run the B room of Profile Studio from 2001-2003.  Jesse was the Chief Recording Engineer along with Colin Stewart at the much celebrated The Hive Creative labs from 2003-2013.Presently, Jesse has partnered with Stuart McKillop and Matt Roach to be the Owner/Chief Recording Engineer at Rain City Recorders in Vancouver, B.C.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:Focusing on proper recording levels and mic positioningWorking with a hybrid mixing setupHow he structures his workflow to mix fast with analog gearReducing analog recall timesHow analog consoles help with your mix’s headroomHow he structures his drum busses for complete control while mixingGetting big, clear, punchy kick drumsSidechaining kick and bassWhy bigger isn’t always better with kick drumsChallenging the “sound” that you’re known forChasing tones from specific erasTo learn more about Jesse Gander, visit: https://www.jessegander.com/Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?Check out my coaching program Amplitude and apply to join:https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/  Want additional help with your music productions?For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit: https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Check out our Sponsors:Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K Subscribe to the show:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJej  Have questions you’d like answered on the show?Send them to questions@masteryourmix.comPlease leave a rating and review:https://masteryourmix.com/review/ Thanks for listening!
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Jul 12, 2023 • 1h 22min

Anton DeLost: Co-Writing With Artists

Anton Delost is a fast-rising producer, writer, and mixer who has recently relocated to Los Angeles, CA from his hometown of Toronto, ON.He has become hugely in demand through his work with acts such as State Champs, The Story So Far, Silverstein, and Cleopatrick. In the rock space, recent work with Highly Suspect, Saint Asonia and BRKN LOVE has seen his work crack Canadian Rock Radio Top 10 and US Active Rock Radio Top 40 on multiple occasions.He has also worked in alt-pop territories with acts such as Hollow Coves, Ryan Oakes and Cory Wells.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:Focusing on the skills that you’re most passionate aboutSeeing things from the artist’s perspectiveHow to create word-of-mouth for your studioKnowing how much/little to add to a song’s productionCompromising with artistsFinding the hook of a songHow the arrangement of a song can make mixing easierCo-writing with artistsDiscussing royalty splitsUnderstanding the business of royalty collectionTo learn more about Anton Delost, visit: http://antondelost.com/Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?Check out my coaching program Amplitude and apply to join:https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/  Want additional help with your music productions?For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit: https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Check out our Sponsors:Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K Subscribe to the show:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJej  Have questions you’d like answered on the show?Send them to questions@masteryourmix.comPlease leave a rating and review:https://masteryourmix.com/review/ Thanks for listening!
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Jul 5, 2023 • 54min

Asher Laub: Producing Contemporary Classical Music

Asher Laub began classical violin training at the tender age of 2 and had already performed with the Buffalo Philharmonic by age 13.Asher’s expertise in trans-genre improvisation has led him to a career as a soloist in demand, performing at venues such as Madison Square Garden, Hammerstein Hall, Lincoln Center, the Jacob Javitz Center, and across four continents.  Asher has also been featured on PBS, and has made headlines on CNN, WABC, NBC and many other major news sources.Asher is known for breakdancing across stages with his LED electric violin, in addition to performing as a DJ violinist, bringing his experience as a live performer and technical prowess as an audio editing and mixing guru to countless clubs and stages across the country.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:Becoming a session musicianHow to networkHow important is social media for musicians?Programming orchestral musicProducing corporate musicDo you need to know theory?Recording violinHow to make DI tracks sound goodAdding effects to violinsTo learn more about Asher Laub, visit, https://www.asherlaub.com/Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?Check out my coaching program Amplitude and apply to join:https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/  Want additional help with your music productions?For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit: https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Check out our Sponsors:Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K Subscribe to the show:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJej  Have questions you’d like answered on the show?Send them to questions@masteryourmix.comPlease leave a rating and review:https://masteryourmix.com/review/ Thanks for listening!
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Jun 28, 2023 • 1h 36min

Scott Hull: The Psychology of Mastering

Scott Hull is a 39-year veteran mastering engineer and the owner of Masterdisk studios in Peekskill, New York. Scott started his career in 1983 and has mastered and cut major hit records in every genre, as well as many Grammy-winning titles. He is widely regarded as an expert in vinyl mastering.Scott Hull started his mastering journey at Masterdisk in 1983. He started as an intern and then became Bob Ludwig's (then chief engineer) assistant and digital editor. In 1994, Scott was named chief engineer at Masterdisk, and has been working on major label and independent projects from around the world every day.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:Fixing issues in a mix before sending to masteringTaking a holistic approach to masteringWhat to do when you aren’t feeling inspiredHow your speakers could be hiding important details of your mixHow to get masters to translateUnderstanding how to communicate effectively with musiciansWhy mastering shootouts are a bad ideaHow to prepare for masteringMixing with master bus processingShould you limit your mixes?Why louder isn’t always betterHow much headroom to leave in your mixMixing and mastering in the same sessionHow loudness is affected by streaming servicesUnderstanding LUFS valuesTo learn more about Scott Hull, visit: https://www.masterdisk.com/scott-hullLooking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?Check out my coaching program Amplitude and apply to join:https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/  Want additional help with your music productions?For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit: https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Check out our Sponsors:Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K Subscribe to the show:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJej  Have questions you’d like answered on the show?Send them to questions@masteryourmix.comPlease leave a rating and review:https://masteryourmix.com/review/ Thanks for listening!
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Jun 21, 2023 • 1h 6min

Stephen Kerrison: Creating a Positive Mastering Experience

Stephen Kerrison is a mastering engineer based out of his Liverpool studio, Tall Trees Audio Mastering, whose credits include work for Moshi Moshi Records, Maple Death Records, PRAH Recordings, Rocket Recordings, and Human Worth Records. His many years experience as a working musician, coupled with an almost obsessive, life-long love of music has earned him a skill set that enables him to work empathetically alongside musicians with full understanding and respect for their artistic process and vision.This approach and dynamic has resulted in his reputation as a trusted mastering engineer growing steadily over the past few years. Stephen knows from personal experience how much making a record means and how much it takes, and as such treats mastering every record with nothing but the utmost care and deference.A champion of the left-field, but absolutely partial to a pop banger, the intersection between the creative and technical is where Stephen feels most at home.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:Enjoying music as a consumerWhy mastering can be easier than mixingGetting started as a mastering engineerFinding ways to force objectivityMastering with a hybrid setupWhy no one cares what gear you ownAttended vs unattended sessions: What are the benefits of each?Demystifying the “dark art” of masteringClient interaction: Creating an enjoyable experience for your customersHow a subwoofer will make your main monitors work and sound betterTo learn more about Stephen Kerrison, visit: https://talltreesaudiomastering.com/Notable gear mentioned:iZotope RX - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/xkyR2xHA Symph EQ: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/q4ABygNeumann KH 310: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/R51WKaNeumann KH 750: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/KjJWgALooking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?Check out my coaching program Amplitude and apply to join:https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/  Want additional help with your music productions?For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit: https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Check out our Sponsors:Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K Subscribe to the show:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJej  Have questions you’d like answered on the show?Send them to questions@masteryourmix.comPlease leave a rating and review:https://masteryourmix.com/review/ Thanks for listening!
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Jun 14, 2023 • 1h 7min

Mike Plotnikoff: The Pursuit of Perfection

Starting out, Mike assisted on major records for artists such as AC/DC, Cher, and Aerosmith. He also got to work with some of the biggest producers and engineers in the business such as; Bob Rock, Mutt Lange, Chris Thomas, Mike Fraser, Randy Staub, Bob Clearmountian, Tom Lorde, Chris Lord-Alge, and Bruce Fairbairn.Halfway through the recording of Aerosmith’s “Get a Grip” record, Mike was promoted to head engineer for the album.  For the next eight years, Mike then went on to be Bruce Fairbairn’s main engineer, recording and mixing records for some of the top artists, including Van Halen, Aerosmith, The Cranberries, INXS, Kiss, Yes, Bryan Adams, Sarah McLachlan, Theory of a Deadman, and Three Days Grace.In 2001, after the passing of Bruce Fairbairn, Mike Plotnikoff moved to Los Angeles and teamed up with producer Howard Benson. Together they went on to record and mix some of the biggest records of the 2000’s including; Flyleaf, Daughtry, Papa Roach, Three Days Grace, Hoobastank, Buckcherry, Halestorm, Like A Storm, and Kelly Clarkson, to name a few.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:Working his way up the ladderCopying other engineer’s settingsReverse engineering sounds with referencesWhy you shouldn’t just focus on close mics when EQing drumsHaving your own soundWorking with In FlamesBlending plugins with real ampsThe pursuit of perfectionKnowing when your project is finishedHow he layers guitarsRecording chord by chordMike’s white-noise trick for perfect mic placementWhy he records bass tracks in 5 layersTo learn more about Mike Plotnikoff, visit: http://mikeplotnikoff.net/Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?Check out my coaching program Amplitude and apply to join:https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/  Want additional help with your music productions?For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit: https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Check out our Sponsors:Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K Subscribe to the show:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJej  Have questions you’d like answered on the show?Send them to questions@masteryourmix.comPlease leave a rating and review:https://masteryourmix.com/review/ Thanks for listening!
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Jun 7, 2023 • 1h 1min

Jesse Cannon: Marketing Your Music

Over the past two decades, Jesse Cannon has worked in nearly every aspect of the music business and now has had immense success in the podcast business. Most notably, making records with groups like The Cure, Animal Collective, The Misfits, The Menzingers, Man Overboard, Basement, Transit, Thank You Scientist, Somos, Leftover Crack, Brand New, NOFX and over a thousand more. He is also known for writing two of the top-rated music books on Amazon, Get More Fans: The DIY Guide To The New Music Business, which details how bands effectively promote their music and Processing Creativity: The Tools, Practices, And Habits Used To Make Music You’re Happy With, which has received immense praise for its innovative take on how musicians can make more emotionally powerful music. He presently produces hit podcasts like Fast Politics and The New Abnormal as well as hosting the popular YouTube channel Musformation.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:Leveraging others to develop your skillsWhere to networkHow reading marriage counseling books will make your band strongerWhy imitation is ruining your chances of getting noticedServing the songHow to experiment with your music in a way that actually benefits your songsCreating musical “earworms”Making a marketing calendar for your releasesDifferent types of content that you can create to catch the attention of new audiencesUnderstanding social media algorithmsStudying algorithm metricsHow to get on Spotify playlistsCommon mistakes artists make with marketingWhy it is a great idea to collaborate with other artists and have them featured on your tracksTo learn more about Jesse Cannon, visit: https://www.jessecannon.com/Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?Check out my coaching program Amplitude and apply to join:https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/  Want additional help with your music productions?For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit: https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Check out our Sponsors:Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K Subscribe to the show:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJej  Have questions you’d like answered on the show?Send them to questions@masteryourmix.comPlease leave a rating and review:https://masteryourmix.com/review/ Thanks for listening!
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May 31, 2023 • 1h 15min

Roy Silverstein: Breaking the Golden Handcuffs & Going Full Time

Roy Silverstein is the owner and chief engineer at Rarefied Recording in San Diego, CA.Originally from the Chicago area, Roy started his audio journey as a teenager, playing in basement bands and experimenting with 4 tracks. He quickly became obsessed with record-making and the technical aspects of audio. This led him to the University of Miami where he studied Electrical Engineering with an audio emphasis; a special program that combined a full B.S.E.E. with a focus on audio applications. After college, Roy joined the Audio Systems team at Qualcomm, Inc. in San Diego and also started a home recording project studio called The Habitat. While working on technical audio challenges for Qualcomm by day, Roy spent his nights and weekends refining his recording and mixing skills for both bands of his own and others. In time, the confines and limitations of the home studio became frustrating so Roy bought a property and began the process of building out a proper recording studio. With the help of studio designer Wes Lachot and in conjunction with master builder, Tony Brett, and wiring guru, Thom Canova, Rarefied Recording was born in June 2013. News of the studio spread very organically in the music community of San Diego and after a couple of years, Roy went full-time with Rarefied and hasn't looked back. Over the course of nearly 10 years now, Rarefied has been home to a wide assortment of artists and engineers spanning a multitude of genres and styles. Notable acts that have utilized the studio include San Diego's own Slightly Stoopid and Unwritten Law. Rarefied has also hosted some amazing engineers including Darrell Thorp (Foo Fighters, Beck, Radiohead) and Brian Scheuble (Fiona Apple, Tom Petty, Elton John).IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:Why it’s important to understand electronics and know how to troubleshootDesigning audio chips for cell phonesBreaking the golden handcuffs of a comfy day job and transitioning into working in audio full-timeLearning the business side of running a studioKeeping track of your metricsMarketing your studioCreating depth in your mixesThe dangers of using reverbHow to dial in the right reverb timesWhy you should EQ reverbsIdentifying the main element at every part of the songUsing automation to make your mixes sound excitingUsing parallel processing on your entire mixShaping your mix with a PultecTo learn more about Roy Silverstein, visit: https://rarefiedrecording.com/Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?Check out my coaching program Amplitude and apply to join:https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/  Want additional help with your music productions?For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit: https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Check out our Sponsors:Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K Subscribe to the show:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJej  Have questions you’d like answered on the show?Send them to questions@masteryourmix.comPlease leave a rating and review:https://masteryourmix.com/review/ Thanks for listening!
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May 24, 2023 • 1h 22min

Ulrike Schwarz: Taking an Ambience-First Approach to Recording

A broadly acclaimed engineer and producer, Ulrike Schwarz is a trailblazing audio innovator with more than two decades of experience across the film, television, radio, and recording industries. Born and raised in Germany, Schwarz discovered she had perfect pitch at an early age, and as a teenager, she became one of only three students to be accepted into the exclusive Tonmeister program at the Hochschule der Künste Berlin. After earning her degree, Schwarz worked with German public radio and spent more than ten years serving as the senior sound engineer for large orchestral and jazz productions at the famed Bayerischer Rundfunk in Munich, where she broke the mold as a woman in a male-dominated field and garnered numerous honors for her recordings and broadcasts, including multiple Echo Klassik, Diamant D’Opera, Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenindustrie, and Diapason d’Or awards. In 2015, Schwarz moved to New York full-time to team up with her now-husband and production partner Jim Anderson, with whom she’s created a groundbreaking body of work in the field of immersive audio.As creative technically as she is artistically, Schwarz designed and built her own custom portable recording setup from scratch, and in just the last few years alone, she’s garnered multiple Grammy nominations for her work with artists as diverse as American jazz stalwart Patricia Barber, contemporary Norwegian composer Gisle Kverndokk, and soprano saxophonist Jane Ira Bloom. In 2022, Schwarz was named Vice President of the Verband Deutscher Tonmeister (The Association of German Sound Professionals) and received a prestigious grant from the Women’s Fund of the New York Foundation of the Arts for her work on Jane Ira Bloom’s Grammy-nominated album (2023) Picturing The Invisible – Focus 1.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:Getting into the world of orchestral recordingWhy it’s a good idea to join audio associations such as the AESMic positions for orchestral recordingsTaking an ambience-first approach to recordingPreparing a game plan for your sessionsBeing selective of the microphones you use to avoid “coloration”How the German vs American orchestral seating can impact the balance of your mixesRecording strings to work in a rock music contextWorking with reverbs to avoid muddy mixesWhy you shouldn’t have to use EQ or compression in a mixHow sample rates impact the clarity of your recordingsHow something as small as a power cable can drastically alter the quality of your recordingsMixing for stereo vs immersive audioTo learn more about Ulrike Schwarz, visit: http://andersonaudiony.com/Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?Check out my coaching program Amplitude and apply to join:https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/  Want additional help with your music productions?For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit: https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Check out our Sponsors:Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K Subscribe to the show:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJej  Have questions you’d like answered on the show?Send them to questions@masteryourmix.comPlease leave a rating and review:https://masteryourmix.com/review/ Thanks for listening!

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