In this Tuesday Tip, Jody walks you thru setting up a DAW for CUE outputs for headphone mixes. This example makes use of the Apollo cue setup via console and the DAW is Logic. The same concept applies to other audio interfaces and DAWs.
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The Ultimate Guide to Headphone Monitor Mixes for Any Studio Setup
Get the Perfect Headphone Mix—Without Breaking the Bank or Losing Your Mind
This week on Inside the Recording Studio, Chris & Jody dive deep into the art of headphone monitor mixes—an often overlooked yet critical part of any tracking session. Whether you’re recording in a bedroom with a DIY setup or outfitting a mid-level or pro studio, this episode delivers practical solutions to help artists feel confident, comfortable, and ready to perform.
From clever “hack” methods for home studio gear, to tried-and-true semi-pro gear setups, all the way to high-end monitoring systems used in top-tier rooms, Chris & Jody break down the options, trade-offs, and workflow upgrades that make a difference. They explore client psychology, how to balance cue mixes, and what to avoid when setting up monitor chains.
It’s a blend of tech insight, budget wisdom, and—of course—some lighthearted nonsense along the way.
Plus: This week’s Friday Finds
Gold Star Word Challenge
Real-world tips for comfort, clarity, and creativityWhether you’re wrangling vocalists in a closet or prepping a drummer in a commercial space, this episode has recording setup tips you’ll use again and again.
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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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Creative Drum Loop Editing: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
In this Tuesday Tip, we show you an easier way to go about creating a more original drum loop while using other drum loops. This example comes from a jingle that made use of this technique.
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