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Geoff Daking: Choosing The Right Gear To Use
Geoff Daking: Choosing The Right Gear To Use
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Length:
60 minutes
Released:
Dec 29, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Geoff Daking got his start as a drummer in the band, Blues Magoos. Over time, he transitioned from performing music to working in the studio, where worked with tons of great artists including Meatloaf on his “Bat Out Of Hell” album.
In 1994, Geoff started a company, Daking Audio, where he has built a line of amazing, affordable mic preamps, EQs, compressors, and consoles designed to achieve pro-quality sound out of a home studio.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
How to get a job in a studio without any experience at all
Working with Meatloaf, Lou Reed, Luther Vandross
What makes gear better suited for home studios vs large format facilities
Choosing microphone preamps: What makes a good one
Mistakes you’re likely making with your preamp
How to achieve different types of saturation from your mic preamp
Choosing the right compressor to use
What to look out for when choosing a compressor
Compression types: How different models differ and what they sound like
Why using stepped EQs is often better than parametric EQs
Why HPFs are so critical in home studios
To learn more about Geoff Daking, visit: https://www.daking.com/
To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/
Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/
Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/
Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community
To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android.
Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com
Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
In 1994, Geoff started a company, Daking Audio, where he has built a line of amazing, affordable mic preamps, EQs, compressors, and consoles designed to achieve pro-quality sound out of a home studio.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
How to get a job in a studio without any experience at all
Working with Meatloaf, Lou Reed, Luther Vandross
What makes gear better suited for home studios vs large format facilities
Choosing microphone preamps: What makes a good one
Mistakes you’re likely making with your preamp
How to achieve different types of saturation from your mic preamp
Choosing the right compressor to use
What to look out for when choosing a compressor
Compression types: How different models differ and what they sound like
Why using stepped EQs is often better than parametric EQs
Why HPFs are so critical in home studios
To learn more about Geoff Daking, visit: https://www.daking.com/
To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/
Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/
Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/
Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community
To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android.
Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com
Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
Released:
Dec 29, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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