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Recording Lounge
by Kendal Osborne
A podcast about audio engineering, mixing, producing, acoustics, and home recording. Quality content with no fluff, hosted by an audio engineer, for audio engineers.
Episodes
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Episode 177: Why Do We Get Hired?
In this episode, we talk about some of the reasons why people get hired to do audio work. The good, the bad, the illogical, and the justified. We talk about them all! For Episode Suggestions, Questions, or Comments, Contact Us! For community discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our Youtube...
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Episode 176: Logical Fallacies for Audio Engineers
In this episode, we talk about logical fallacies, and how often audio people commit them. For Episode Suggestions, Questions, or Comments, Contact Us! For community discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our Youtube Channel! To Support RL via Patreon or Paypal Donation, Click Here!
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Episode 175: Acoustic Guitar Recording Deep Dive PART 2
In this episode, we take a deep dive into recording acoustic guitar. In this episode, we talk about mic selection and placement, as well as various microphone techniques. For Episode Suggestions, Questions, or Comments, Contact Us! For community discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our…
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Episode 174: Acoustic Guitar Recording Deep Dive PART 1
In this episode, we take a deep dive into recording acoustic guitar. In this first episode, we focus almost exclusively on the source itself -- how to get different sounds out of the guitar, guitar and pick selection, and so on. For Episode Suggestions, Questions, or Comments, Contact Us! For...
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Episode 173: FAQ for Beginnermediates Part 4
In this interview, we answer some more questions from a "Beginnermediate" For Episode Suggestions, Questions, or Comments, Contact Us! For community discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our Youtube Channel! To Support RL via Patreon or Paypal Donation, Click Here!
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Episode 172: FAQ for Beginnermediates Part 3
In this interview, we answer some more questions from a "Beginnermediate" For Episode Suggestions, Questions, or Comments, Contact Us! For community discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our Youtube Channel! To Support RL via Patreon or Paypal Donation, Click Here!
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Episode 171: FAQ for Beginnermediates Part 2
In this interview, we answer some more questions from a "Beginnermediate" For Episode Suggestions, Questions, or Comments, Contact Us! For community discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our Youtube Channel! To Support RL via Patreon or Paypal Donation, Click Here!
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Episode 170: FAQ for Beginnermediates Part 1
In this interview, we answer some questions from a "Beginnermediate" For Episode Suggestions, Questions, or Comments, Contact Us! For community discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our Youtube Channel! To Support RL via Patreon or Paypal Donation, Click Here!
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Episode 169: So, You Want To Be Taken Seriously?
In this episode, we discuss TWELVE pitfalls that make you seem like an amateur audio engineer / producer / studio owner. For Episode Suggestions, Questions, or Comments, Contact Us! For community discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our Youtube Channel! To Support RL via Patreon or Paypal...
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Episode 168: Top 10 Biggest Mix Killers, 2025 Edition
In this episode, we discuss the Top 10 things that will make your mixes suck! Updated for 2025. For Episode Suggestions, Questions, or Comments, Contact Us! For community discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our Youtube Channel! To Support RL via Patreon or Paypal Donation, Click Here!
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Episode 167: Does Technical Knowledge Really Matter?
In today's episode, we tackle the question "does technical knowledge really matter?" For Episode Suggestions, Questions, or Comments, Contact Us! For community discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our Youtube Channel! To Support RL via Patreon or Paypal Donation, Click Here!
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Episode 166: Why Do All Your Recordings Sound the Same?
In today's episode, we tackle the question "why do all of my recordings sound the same?" For Episode Suggestions, Questions, or Comments, Contact Us! For community discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our Youtube Channel! To Support RL via Patreon or Paypal Donation, Click Here!
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Episode 165: If I Could Go Back In Time…
In today's episode, I explore the question "if I could go back in time, what things would I warn my former self about, or what things would I change?" For Episode Suggestions, Questions, or Comments, Contact Us! For community discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our Youtube Channel! To…
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Episode 164: The Dynamics Iceberg
In today's episode, we take a deep dive on DYNAMICS. My goal is to expand your definition of dynamics to be something much deeper than just "volume." For Episode Suggestions, Questions, or Comments, Contact Us! For community discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our Youtube Channel! To…
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Episode 163: Misleading Audio Advice PART 2
In this episode, we continue discussing some of the most misleading pieces of audio advice For Episode Suggestions, Questions, or Comments, Contact Us! For community discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our Youtube Channel! To Support RL via Patreon or Paypal Donation, Click Here!
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Episode 162: Misleading Audio Advice PART 1
In this episode, we discuss some of the most misleading pieces of audio advice For Episode Suggestions, Questions, or Comments, Contact Us! For community discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our Youtube Channel! To Support RL via Patreon or Paypal Donation, Click Here!
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Episode 161: Getting Started with Outboard Gear
In this episode, we look at some considerations for those looking to get into outboard gear. For Episode Suggestions, Questions, or Comments, Contact Us! For community discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our Youtube Channel! To Support RL via Patreon or Paypal Donation, Click Here!
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Episode 160: Overhead Mic'ing Deep Dive
In this episode, we take a deep dive into overhead mics - choosing microphones, placements, and processing. To download photos and audio examples from this episode, check out our Discord Chat! For Episode Suggestions, Questions, or Comments, Contact Us! For community discussion, Join us on…
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Episode 159: EQ is the Most Deceptively Difficult Thing
In this episode, we take a look at why EQ and tonal balance is arguably the most difficult thing we do in audio. For Episode Suggestions, Questions, or Comments, Contact Us! For community discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our Youtube Channel! To Support RL via Patreon or Paypal Donation,...
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Episode 158: Top 15 Existential Crises of Audio Engineers (PART 2)
This episode is Part 2 of our discussion of the "Top 15 Existential Crises of Audio Engineers" For Episode Suggestions, Questions, or Comments, Contact Us! For community discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our Youtube Channel! To Support RL via Patreon or Paypal Donation, Click Here!
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Episode 157: Top 15 Existential Crises of Audio Engineers (PART 1)
In this episode, we tackle a different kind of "Top" list - this time we're talking about the top existential crises of audio engineers. This is a strange, difficult career path, and many of us face the same hurdles and challenges, and I've gotten a lot of the same questions from many listeners...
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Episode 156: Noise Wars - A New Hope
In this VERY NOISY SAGA, I'm going to tell the tale of how I reduced the noise in my studio rig over the last 10 years. For a PDF with my best Grounding, Shielding, and Wiring Related Resources, as well as graphs and data discussed in this episode, CLICK HERE! For more info and discussion, Join…
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Episode 155: All About DEPTH
On today's episode, we take a "deep dive" into…depth. We look at what makes recordings have good depth, and how you can use the tools of the trade to achieve more depth in your recordings and mixes. For more info and discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our Youtube Channel! Support Us On...
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Episode 154: High Pass Filters - the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
On today's episode we're taking a look at High pass filters. When to use them, why to use them, when to avoid them, and how to make sense of it all. For more info and discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our Youtube Channel! Support Us On Patreon! https://patreon.com/recordinglounge
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Episode 153: Recording and Mixing Indie Pop Drums
On today's episode, we're talking about recording and mixing modern indie pop drums! For more info and discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our Youtube Channel! Support Us On Patreon! https://patreon.com/recordinglounge
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Episode 152: Seven Audio Equations You Actually Need to Know
On today's episode, I'm going over Seven Audio Equations that you actually need to know as an audio engineer, producer, or mixer. For more info and discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our Youtube Channel! Support Us On Patreon! https://patreon.com/recordinglounge
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Episode 151: Top 10 Engineering Game Changers PART TWO
On today's episode, we continue our discussion on the Top 10 Biggest audio engineering gamechangers in my career! For more info and discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our Youtube Channel! Support Us On Patreon! https://patreon.com/recordinglounge
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Episode 150: Top 10 Engineering Game Changers
In this episode, I go over some of the biggest "game changers" that have helped me level up my skills as an audio engineer. For more info and discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our Youtube Channel! Support Us On Patreon! https://patreon.com/recordinglounge
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Episode 149: The Compatibility of Dreams (feat. Joshua Warren)
On today's episode, we get personal and discuss some of our frustrations and debates about audio engineering as a career path.
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2022 Updates and New RL Discord Server!
Some news, updates, and information about our new RL Discord Server!
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Episode 148: Using Drum Samples Effectively
This episode takes a deep dive into why, when, and how to use drum samples
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Truman Audio Anser WINNER Announced + Updates
Giveaway winner announced plus a few announcements!
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Episode 147: Why, When, and How to Hire An Assistant or Intern
In this episode, we dive deep into the assistant hiring process. Why hire one? What will they do? How does the interview process work? That and more!
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Episode 146: Producer Mindset vs. Studio Owner Mindset
This show examines some of the dilemmas and dichotomies of the producer mindset vs. the studio owner mondset.
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MODIFIED SM7B GIVEAWAY!
Details about the Truman Audio Modified SM7B Giveaway!
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Episode 145: Jason Hall Interview
In this episode we engineer Jason Hall, a Nashville-based engineer with a long list of great credits
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Episode 144: Top 10 Mistakes on Tracks I Get To Mix
In this episode I discuss the most common mistakes I see on tracks I get to mix.
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Episode 143: Headphones and Headphone Systems
In this oft-requested episode, we talk about headphones and headphone systems.
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Episode 142: Processing On The Way In
In this episode Kendal shares some thoughts on processing sounds on the way in while tracking
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Episode 141: The Problem with Tone Words
In this episode, we take a deep dive into "Tone Words" and why they can be a blessing and a curse.
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Episode 140: How The Drum Sound Affects Feel, Groove, and Vibe
In this episode we talk about how the drum sound affects our perception of feel, groove, and vibe.
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Episode 139: Dealing With Computer Problems
In this episode, I share some tips about dealing with computer problems with they inevitably arise.
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Episode 138: The Brightness War
In this episode we discuss "why are modern mixes so bright?"
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Episode 137: 10 Good Studio Maintenance Habits
In This Episode We Talk About 10 Good Studio Maintenance Habits to Get into, which will help keep your studio in top shape.
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Episode 136: Dealing With Harsh Guitar Harmonics
In this episode we talk about dealing with harsh guitar harmonics. Where they come from, why they exist, and how to handle them.
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Episode 135: The Transient Life Cycle
In this Episode We talk about saturation, analog gear, and transients.
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Episode 134: Should I Saturate Everything On the Way In?
In this episode we talk about the philosophy of saturating EVERYTHING in your production. Yay or Nay?
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Episode 133: Why You Should Learn Soldering
In this episode I talk about some of the basics of soldering and why it's such an important skill for studio people to have.
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Episode 132: Things I Used to Believe - Part 2
In this episode, I talk about more audio beliefs that I used to have, but have since changed my mind.
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Episode 131: Things I Used to Believe - Part 1
In this episode, I talk about some audio beliefs that I used to have, but have since changed my mind.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast about audio engineering, mixing, producing, acoustics, and home recording. Quality content with no fluff, hosted by an audio engineer, for audio engineers.
HOSTED BY
Kendal Osborne
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A podcast about audio engineering, mixing, producing, acoustics, and home recording. Quality content with no fluff, hosted by an audio engineer, for audio engineers.
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