🎙️ Analog vs. Digital Recording – Does It Really Matter? By Ralph Sutton – Elite Recording Engineer | RalphSutton.com 🎬 Introduction – Why This Debate Still Matters Walk into any studio—whether it’s a Grammy-winning facility or a humble project setup—and eventually this question comes up: It’s more than just a technical debate—it’s about vibe, sound, […]
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Top 5 Vocal Microphones for Studio Recording – And How to Choose the Right One Ralph Sutton on the Power of the Right Microphone In my 40+ years as a recording and mixing engineer, I’ve learned this:The microphone is everything. It’s the first step in translating emotion into sound. It’s the tool that either captures
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🎹 The Ultimate Guide to Recording Live Musicians in the Studio 🎶 Why Live Musicians Still Matter In a Music Industry flooded with loops and samples, there’s still nothing like the energy of real musicians playing together in a room. Capturing that magic — and preserving it for mass distribution — is where the art
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My Top Recording Gear Picks for 2025 – Real Tools from Real Sessions When you’re recording world-class musicians — whether it’s Jazz, Funk, R&B, or anything in between — the gear you choose becomes part of the performance. Over my 40+ years in the studio, I’ve worked with a variety of microphones, DI boxes, preamps,
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Why Analog Outboard Gear Still Matters In today’s world of Pro Tools, Ableton Live, and Logic Pro, where countless plugins replicate classic hardware, many engineers ask: Is analog outboard gear still necessary? The answer is a resounding YES—especially when recording and mixing live musicians. The warmth, harmonic saturation, and real-time dynamic control of analog gear
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