28: Proper Gain Staging to Get the Sound You Want

If you enjoy our podcast, please leave a quick rating. It only takes a minute and it means the world to us. You've probably heard the term "gain staging" thrown around but how well do you REALLY understand what it means? Is it actually important for DIY recording or is it one of those esoteric recording concepts debated by nerds (like us) but that you can skip? The answer to the second question is a definite "Yes. It's actually important". The good news, this week we will demystify the concept for you so that you can gain stage like a pro. In this episode you will learn:What gain staging is through a helpful video game analogHow to decide where to distort signals when some distortion is your end goalThe different gain stages (and how to use them) in guitar and bass ampsThe difference between "gain" knobs and "level" knobs on pedals, preamps and ampsHow to troubleshoot excessive noise or distortionWhat "unity gain" means and why it's such a powerful concept in recordingThe role of "metering" in a proper gain staging strategyWhat "oversampling" is and when it can (and can't) help youA practical, step by step gain staging processAnd more!Where to Find the GuysVadim's free DIY Recording eBookDIY Recording Facebook CommunityVadim's Studio SiteBenjamin's Studio SiteLeave a rating. Be a friend