Audio Production, Mixing, Console Dr. Mike Testa Audio Production, Mixing, Console Dr. Mike Testa

Mastering The Basics: The Aux Buss and Aux Sends

Immerse yourself in the world of audio engineering with our in-depth guide on the core components of audio consoles: the auxiliary buss and auxiliary sends. Uncover how these crucial elements contribute to sophisticated audio routing tasks, enhancing control and flexibility in sound management. This guide provides essential insights for those keen on sound engineering and music production, offering practical advice on using the aux buss and aux sends to create independent, balanced mixes. Whether you're navigating the complex requirements of live sound reinforcement or a recording studio, understanding these features can vastly improve the depth, clarity, and balance of your audio outputs. Perfect for beginners and an excellent refresher for seasoned professionals.

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Home Studio Dr. Mike Testa Home Studio Dr. Mike Testa

Lessons Learned While Building a New Music Studio or Creative Space

When you decide to build a home recording or music studio in your house, there is a tradeoff between functionality and what can be done realistically to the space. The key to my basement studio was to try to keep mechanical noise out of the mixing space rather than deaden the sound in the room and prevent it from leaking out. In this blog post, I discuss how I designed and built my personal music studio.

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