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My Take on Music Recording with Doug Fearn

Doug Fearn
Music Production
Recording Techniques
Reverb
Compression
Vocal Recording
Mixing and Mastering
Studio Environment
Plug-Ins
Digital Audio
Dolby Atmos
Spatial Audio
Sweetwater Studios
Bloomline Technique
Microphones
Acoustic Music
Fletcher-Munson Curves
DSD Format
Room Acoustics
Performance Techniques
Emotional Impact In Music

Doug Fearn draws on his 50+ years as a recording engineer, record producer, studio owner, and pro audio equipment designer to explain the art and science of recording for the audiophile, music lover, and people in the music recording industry.

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The chain of equipment between the recording artist and the listener is long and complex. Every piece of gear, from the microphone to the listener’s speaker or headphones, has the potential to be the weakest link in this chain.

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Music relies on technology, and music recording is entirely dependent on electronics technology. You don’t need to be electronics engineer to record, but some basic knowledge of electricity and electronics can be useful to any recordi... more

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Back in the 1960s and 70s, it was common to slightly change the speed of a tape machine when recording vocals, and sometimes other instruments. When the tape was played back at normal speed, the singer sounded younger and the performa... more

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What makes a good engineer? There are many skills required, both technical and interpersonal. In this short episode I talk about some of those skills and how they apply to a recording session.

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Host

Doug Fearn
Host of a show dedicated to sharing in-depth knowledge on music recording drawn from decades of experience in the industry as a recording engineer, producer, studio owner, and equipment designer.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 69 ratings
  • Essential Listening

    Doug’s podcasts are full of history, theory and excellent advice. His knowledge is extensive and he offers real insights into electronics and what is going on behind the scenes in your equipment and recording processes. Each episode is a fascinating information burst and I’m totally addicted to them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    P-Lee
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Thank you!

    Thank you for this series and please dont stop.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cmohnacs
    United States2 years ago
  • Best audio engineer podcast

    Only engineering podcast I listen!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    brassfan101
    United States2 years ago
  • The ultimate producer’s pick-me-up

    I only recently discovered Doug Fearn’s “My Take on Music Recording”, and I can honestly say it’s making a noticeable, positive impact on my relationship with music recording.

    I’m one of the many millions of at-home singer-songwriter-producer-engineer-mixer-masterers out there. I was making some long awaited gear upgrades, and over the course of my research, I stumbled upon this program.

    I’m sure I’m not the only one who can become easily frustrated with the process of being responsible for ev... more

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    5
    theweaksown
    United States4 years ago
  • My take on Doug’s Podcasts

    Doug's podcasts are always full of useful information for anyone interested in, or also into, studio recording.

    They are very well prepared, deeply thought out and, as is obvious in the case of Doug, well recorded.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aadam62
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners praise the host's extensive knowledge and insights into music recording, calling episodes "informative" and "essential listening" for those in the field.
Many reviews express appreciation for the effective way technical concepts are explained, making it accessible even for amateur enthusiasts.
The show has garnered acclaim for its engaging storytelling and passion for the recording craft, with audiences feeling encouraged and inspired by the discussions.

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Taylor Larson of MixWave
Q: What led you into creating plugins and samples?
Taylor Larson explains that his journey into plugins started after feeling burnt out on producing certain genres of music, leading him to pivot into plugin development.
Shawn Dealey on Dolby Atmos
Q: What advice do you have for people who are delivering stems for Atmos?
It's crucial to provide clean, labeled stems with both wet and dry versions for better mixing flexibility. If stems sound close to the original mix, it makes the process easier.
Shawn Dealey on Dolby Atmos
Q: How did you get started with Dolby Atmos?
I was made aware of Atmos in 2021 and had some preliminary conversations about equipping our studios for the technology. At first, it was elusive, but with some research and partnerships, we assembled a workspace dedicated to Atmos mixing.
Joseph Arnold - Violinist, Author
Q: Could you summarize how someone can develop their Soul Force?
The critical place to start is to dive into your challenges and remember why you got into this; the purpose of the arts is to bring us alive.
Joseph Arnold - Violinist, Author
Q: If people wanted to buy your book, Soul Force, how would they go about doing that?
They can go to my website, soulforcearts.com, and it's available on all online booksellers.

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