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    Do You Need to Own Both Studio Monitors AND Headphones to Make a High Quality Mix?



    Headphones or studio monitors—which one rules the mixing game? Chris & Jody break down the age-old debate, weighing the strengths and weaknesses of both. From accuracy and stereo imaging to room acoustics and portability, they reveal when headphones shine and when monitors deliver the truth. You’ll get practical recording setup tips for improving your mix decisions no matter which gear you use, plus insights into how professionals balance both for the most reliable results. Along the way, expect candid opinions, a few laughs, and their always-popular Friday Finds to round out the session. Whether you’re fine-tuning with high-end monitors or relying on trusty cans in a home studio gearsetup, this episode will help you get mixes that translate.

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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

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    Drum Channel Strip Presets 101 – Why Have Them


    In this Tuesday Tip we’re taking a look at Drum Channel Strip Presets. Why would we want them? How they can make the same drum set sound completely different with different console emulations. Experiment and save your channel strips to give you quick access to different drum setups.

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    MIX ENGINEERING 101: Do You Need A Sound Or Style?



    So… should your mixes always sound like you? Chris & Jody stir the pot with a no-holds-barred chat about whether mix engineers should embrace a “signature sound” or just be sonic chameleons. On one hand, having a vibe makes you recognizable. On the other, it might just turn you into a one-trick pony. They unpack the pros, the cons, the industry myths, and of course, a little nonsense in between. Plus, don’t miss their Friday Finds—because what’s a good debate without some fresh gear talk and a laugh? Spoiler: even hidden features in studio gear sneak into the conversation.

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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

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