• Compression In Mixing: How To Use It Without Ruining Your Track



    Compression 101: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Use It Without Wrecking Your Mix

    Compression — it’s either your best friend or your worst enemy in the studio. This week on Inside the Recording Studio, Chris and Jody take a high-level look at this mystical mixing tool and break down what it actually does, why it’s so often misunderstood, and how to use it with purpose.

    Whether you’re new to home studio gear or have been twisting attack and release knobs for years, this episode gives you a better grip on compression’s core functions: threshold, ratio, attack, release, and make-up gain. You’ll walk away with practical recording setup tips and insights that can help demystify that “squashed” or “glued” sound we all chase.

    And of course, it wouldn’t be a proper Inside the Recording Studio episode without some Friday Finds, a Gold Star word drop, and a dash of Chris & Jody-flavored nonsense to keep things entertaining.

    If you’ve ever slapped a compressor on a track and hoped for the best… this one’s for you.

    p.s. A premonition for the next Tuesday Tip is also within this podcast.

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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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    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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    What Is Phase Cancellation? How It Affects Your Mix and How to Fix It



    Phase Cancellation: What It Is and Why Your Mix Might Hate You

    This week on Inside the Recording Studio, Chris and Jody dive into one of the most subtle yet mix-killing topics in audio engineering: phase cancellation.

    Whether you’re miking a guitar cab, tracking drums with multiple microphones, or layering synths, phase issues can sneak in and hollow out your sound — even when your levels and EQ look just right. Chris and Jody break down what phase cancellation is, how it happens, and what it actually sounds like when it’s ruining your tone.

    They’ll walk you through the science behind waveforms clashing, show you how to recognize phase problems in your DAW or monitoring environment, and most importantly — how to fix or avoid them with smart mic placement, polarity tools, and good ol’ fashioned listening skills.

    You’ll come away with real-world recording setup tips and insights into how phase impacts not just instruments but entire mixes. And yes — expect a bit of Chris & Jody humor and some light nonsense along the way.

    This one’s a must-listen if your tracks sound thinner than expected or your snare suddenly vanishes when you solo the overheads.

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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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