• How Sample Rate Affects Your Sound



    Sample Rate Smarts: What They Are and Why They Matter

    In this enlightening episode of Inside the Recording Studio, Chris and Jody crack open the digital egg and dive into the often-misunderstood world of sample rates. What is a sample rate really? Why do we choose 44.1, 48, or even 96kHz? And more importantly—should you ever upsample? (Spoiler: there’s one thing you definitely shouldn’t do.)

    With their trademark clarity and wit, Chris and Jody walk through the fundamentals of sample rate theory, the evolution of digital audio gear, and the real-world implications of higher rates—think CPU loads, file sizes, and that one timesomeone tried to impress clients by tracking at 192kHz… just because.

    This episode is essential listening for anyone working with digital audio—whether you’re running a humble home studio gear setup or deep in the pro audio trenches. It’s all signal, no fluff (well… maybe a little fluff—this is Chris and Jody after all).

    Stick around for the Gold Star word, don’t miss this week’s Friday Finds, and prep your ears for a mini-masterclass that cuts through the confusion and gives you real recording setup tips you can actually use.

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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

  • Tuesday Tip: DI Guitar Tones


    Today’s Tuesday Tip showcases DI Guitar recording with plugging directly into your audio interface. Followed with how to build a guitar amp setup in your DAW using more than a singular all-in-one plugin. Two examples given, one for a clean guitar tone and another for a more complex distorted guitar tone.

    Shoutout to: Redwirez, Line 6, Eventide

  • How to Record Guitar Using Direct Input: A Complete Beginner’s Guide



    Plug It In: DI Guitar Recording Demystified

    This week on Inside the Recording Studio, Chris and Jody dive into the electrifying world of recording guitar using Direct Input (DI). Whether you’re tracking an electric guitar straight into your interface or experimenting with an acoustic guitar equipped with pickups, DI recording can be a powerful, clean, and flexible option—if you know how to use it right.

    From classic DI boxes to interface inputs and reamping strategies, the duo breaks down the essential gear, signal chains, and recording setup tips to get the most out of your tone. They explore the pros, the cons, and the creative uses that might surprise even seasoned engineers. Spoiler alert: it’s not just a backup plan.

    Expect useful guidance, real-world anecdotes, and a few laughs along the way. And yes—as always—there’s the Friday Finds, the elusive Gold Star word, and a healthy dose of studio nonsense.

    If you’ve ever wondered how to capture a guitar tone that’s flexible, clean, and ready for mixing magic, this episode’s for you. Tune in, DI in, and let Chris and Jody be your tone tour guides.

    Shoutout to: StudioDevil, Redwirez, CJ Vanston, Paul Jackson Jr.

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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

  • Tuesday Tip: Phase Cancellation


    In this Tip Jody walks you through extreme examples of phase cancellation. Using a Kick drum sample as the instrument to pay attention too. Exploring what it sounds like when a sound can completely erase itself, and when it could fully enhance itself and other sonic values in-between.

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