Ralph Sutton

Ralph Sutton is a highly respected recording engineer, mixing engineer, and podcast editor with over four decades of experience in the music industry. He has worked with a wide range of artists, from up-and-coming indie bands and artists to international superstars, and has a reputation for consistently delivering top-quality recordings, mixes, and podcast editing services.

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Understanding Studio Compression: My Favorite Compressors for Vocals, Drums, and More

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Understanding Studio Compression: My Farorite Compressors for Vocal, Drums, and More 🎧 Why Understanding Studio Compression Matters Compression is one of the most important tools in the recording process, yet it’s one of the least understood by many new engineers and producers. Before you ever reach for EQ or effects, compression helps shape the feel, […]

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Choosing the Right Preamp for Drums, Bass, Guitar, Keys, and Acoustic Piano

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🎛️ Choosing the Right Preamp for Drums, Bass, Guitar, Keys, and Acoustic Piano By Ralph Sutton – Elite Recording Engineer | RalphSutton.com Capture the Soul, Not Just the Signal If you’re serious about capturing world-class recordings in your project studio, it’s time to get real about preamps. The preamp is not optional, it’s your first

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Best DI Boxes for Studio Recording – Capture Tone with Clarity and Depth

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🎛️ The Best DI Boxes for Studio Recording Capturing Instruments with Clarity and Depth By Ralph Sutton – Elite Recording Engineer | RalphSutton.com When it comes to capturing clean, punchy instrument tone in the studio, choosing the best DI boxes for studio recording is a critical first step. But in my world, a great DI

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Analog vs. Digital Recording – Does It Really Matter?

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🎙️ 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

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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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