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In this episode, we take a look at why EQ and tonal balance is arguably the most difficult thing we do in audio. For Episode Suggestions, Questions, or Comments, Contact Us! For community discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our Youtube Channel! To Support RL via Patreon or Paypal Donation, Click Here!

This episode is Part 2 of our discussion of the "Top 15 Existential Crises of Audio Engineers" For Episode Suggestions, Questions, or Comments, Contact Us! For community discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our Youtube Channel! To Support RL via Patreon or Paypal Donation, Click Here!

In this episode, we tackle a different kind of "Top" list - this time we're talking about the top existential crises of audio engineers. This is a strange, difficult career path, and many of us face the same hurdles and challenges, and I've gotten a lot of the same questions from many listeners over the years...so I'm going to try my best to answer them! For Episode Suggestions, Questions, or Comments, Contact Us! For community discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our Youtube Channel! To Support RL via Patreon or Paypal Donation, Click Here!

In this VERY NOISY SAGA, I'm going to tell the tale of how I reduced the noise in my studio rig over the last 10 years.

On today's episode, we take a "deep dive" into…depth. We look at what makes recordings have good depth, and how you can use the tools of the trade to achieve more depth in your recordings and mixes.

On today's episode we're taking a look at High pass filters. When to use them, why to use them, when to avoid them, and how to make sense of it all.

On today's episode, we're talking about recording and mixing modern indie pop drums!

On today's episode, I'm going over Seven Audio Equations that you actually need to know as an audio engineer / producer / mixer.

On today's episode, we continue our discussion on the Top 10 Biggest audio engineering gamechangers in my career!

In this episode, I go over some of the biggest "game changers" that have helped me level up my skills as an audio engineer.

On today's episode, we get personal and discuss some of our frustrations and debates about audio engineering as a career path.

Some news, updates, and information about our new RL Discord Server!

This episode takes a deep dive into why, when, and how to use drum samples

Giveaway winner announced plus a few announcements!

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.

Details about the Truman Audio Modified SM7B Giveaway!

In this episode we engineer Jason Hall, a Nashville-based engineer with a long list of great credits

In this episode I discuss the most common mistakes I see on tracks I get to mix.

In this oft-requested episode, we talk about headphones and headphone systems.