• Master the Low End: Exciting Tips for Perfectly EQ’d Bass!



    Dialing in the Low End: EQ Secrets for a Better Bass Mix

    When it comes to crafting a solid, powerful mix, few things are more important—or more misunderstood—than EQ’ing your bass tracks. It’s the heartbeat of your production, and getting it wrong can sink an otherwise great song.

    In this episode of Inside the Recording Studio, Chris and Jody grab their sonic shovels and start digging deep into the frequency trenches of the electric bass. Whether you’re a producer, engineer, musician, or bedroom mix wizard, this episode is packed with tips and tricks to help you sculpt the bass sound you’ve been chasing.

    What’s Inside This Episode:

    Breaking down the frequency zones. From the sub frequencies that shake the room to the low mids that can muddy the mix—and even the elusive “air” frequencies—Chris and Jody walk you through the entire EQ landscape.

    When to cut, when to boost, and why. Not every bass track needs the same treatment. You’ll learn how to spot the problem areas and when to tighten things up or let them breathe.

    How your bass interacts with the rest of your mix. EQ is not a solo mission—it’s about making your bass play nice with drums, guitars, vocals, and everything else.

    Plus: Don’t miss the signature segment, Friday Finds, where they share new gear, tools, or resources worth checking out. And of course, expect a sprinkle of nonsense to keep things fun.

    So if you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why does my bass sound muddy, flabby, or lost in the mix?”—this episode is your roadmap to clarity.

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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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  • The Secrets of Low End with Expert Tips and Tricks!



    The low end is where power lives in music—but it’s also where mixes go to die if you don’t manage it properly. This week on Inside the Recording Studio, Chris and Jody dig into the nitty-gritty basement of low end, breaking down both the science and the art of getting bass right.

    From the physical realities of your room and monitoring setup to the creative decisions you make inside your DAW, the duo covers it all. They explain why room acoustics can trick your ears, why home studio gear placement matters, and how subwoofers, monitors, and headphones each tell a different story about your mix.

    But it’s not just theory—Chris and Jody also explore the creative side. They discuss bass-specific plugins, EQ approaches, phase alignment tricks, and the subtle layering moves that help kick drums and bass coexist without stepping on each other. You’ll hear what tools they rely on, how they approach referencing, and the little workflow hacks that help them control the lowest frequencies with confidence.

    Whether you’re a beginner frustrated with muddy mixes or a pro chasing more depth and punch, this episode gives you actionable recording setup tips and techniques to tame the beast. And, in classic Chris and Jody fashion, you’ll get some laughs along the way—because talking about sub-bass without a little nonsense would just be too serious.

    If you’ve ever struggled with mixes that collapse on smaller speakers or bass lines that vanish on club systems, this is the episode that shows you how to finally get low end under control.

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    Gear We Used:

    Jody’s Mic & Voice Chain:  Telefunken C12 – Apollo – UA Neve 1073 – UA LA2 – UA Studer A800

    Jody’s Channel Strip: iZotope RX 8 Spectral DeNoise – iZotope RX 8 Mouth DeClick – UA Neve 1073 – UA LA2 – UA 1176E

    Chris’ Mic & Voice Chain: Slate ML1 – Apogee Duet – iZotope RX 7 Spectral DeNoise – Slate VMR (FG12 – FG76 – API EQ – SSL 4kE)

    Chris’ Channel Strip: Eventide Precision Time Align – iZotope RX 8 Spectral DeNoise – iZotope RX 8 Mouth DeClick – UA Neve 1073 – UA LA2 – UA 1176E

    Master: Soothe 2 – iZotope  Ozone 9 Imager – iZotope Ozone 9 Maximize

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  • New EQ Technique for Electric Bass: How to Boost and Cut with your Ears!



    EQing Electric Bass Tracks

    The electric bass may not always steal the spotlight, but it’s the glue that holds the entire mix together. Get it right, and your track feels powerful, steady, and alive. Get it wrong, and suddenly the song feels hollow, muddy, or out of balance. In this episode of Inside the Recording Studio, Chris and Jody explore the world of EQ for electric bass, breaking down the frequency spectrum and showing you how to shape your bass so it sits perfectly in the mix.

    They start in the sub frequencies, where rumble lives. Do you want that deep foundation that rattles the room, or is it overwhelming the kick drum? Then they move into the fundamental low end—the meat of the bass tone. Too much here and things get boomy; too little and the track loses its weight.

    From there, the guys tackle the low mids, often the “mud zone” where clarity disappears. You’ll learn how subtle cuts can clean up a mix without robbing the bass of warmth. The conversation then shifts to the upper mids, where definition and attack live—the frequencies that help your bass line be heard on smaller speakers. Finally, they touch on the surprisingly important role of air and high-end content, and why even bass tracks can benefit from a touch of sparkle.

    Along the way, Chris and Jody don’t just talk numbers—they share their own workflow preferences, the reasons why you might cut in one track and boost in another, and how recording setup tips can make EQ decisions easier from the start.

    And, of course, it wouldn’t be Inside the Recording Studio without some friendly banter, a dash of nonsense, and this week’s Friday Finds—spotlighting new tools and creative sparks for your studio sessions.

    Whether you’re producing in a world-class room or experimenting with home studio gear, this episode gives you practical insights to make your bass sound full, tight, and mix-ready.

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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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    If you want to collaborate, sponsor a podcast, donate, or want us to review your product – contact us at: collaborate@insidetherecordingstudio.com

  • EQ Trick: How To Separate Elements In Your Mix With EQ


    In this Tuesday tip Jody walks you thru the simple concept of separation between kick and bass in a mix. Using the elementary function of EQ and listening for where each instrument should get prominence in a mix.

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