It’s amazing what mastering can achieve - but it’s also amazing how many things can influence the results we get right from the recording stage.
In this episode Ian talks to Mike Senior about how to fix mastering problems at the recording stage, without using a time machine ! Topics include how to avoid:
Muddy mids
Harsh guitars
Sibilance
Resonant snares
Boomy or hollow vocals
Exposed vocals
Stereo image issues
And many more !
Links
Mike has put together a fantastic page of resources for this episode, including an excellent video about stereo mic technique - click here make sure you check it out !
https://cambridge-mt.com/misc/mastering-show-2212-resources/
https://themasteringshow.com/episode-87