In this episode, Chris and Jody tackle a crucial challenge every producer faces: mixing tracks that come from poorly recorded and pristinely recorded sources. What do these terms mean, and how does the quality of the recording shape the mixing process?

Join us as we explore:

• What defines a poorly recorded source: Whether it’s noise, distortion, bad mic placement, or room issues, we break down the characteristics of recordings that come with inherent flaws and how to recognize them.
• What makes a recording pristine: Learn how high-quality recordings—with proper mic techniques, controlled environments, and clear sound—set the foundation for a smoother mixing process.
• Our first steps for mixing each type: We reveal our go-to strategies for bringing life to poorly recorded sources, from corrective EQ and noise reduction to creative tricks that make imperfections work in your favor. On the flip side, we share how to approach pristinely recorded sources, focusing on enhancing what’s already great and letting the song’s natural beauty shine.

Whether you’re cleaning up messy tracks or polishing already perfect recordings, this episode is packed with actionable tips and techniques to help you master both ends of the spectrum. Tune in and elevate your mixing skills with Inside the Recording Studio!

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Gear we used:
Jody’s Mic & Voice Chain: Telefunken C12 – Groove Tubes Vipre – Apollo – UA Neve 1073 – UA LA2A – UA Studer A800
Jody’s Channel Strip: iZotope RX Spectral DeNoise – iZotope RX Mouth DeClick – UA Neve 1073 – UA LA2A – UA 1176E

Chris’ Mic & Voice Chain: Slate ML1 – Apollo – UA – Slate VMR (FG12, FG73, API Eq, SSL 4kE) – iZotope RX Voice – DeNoise
Chris’ Channel Strip: Eventide Precision Time Align – iZotope RX Spectral DeNoise – iZotope RX Mouth DeClick – UA Neve 1073 – UA LA2A – UA 1176E

Master: Oek Sound Soothe 2 – iZotope Ozone Imager – iZotope Ozone Maximize.

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