Recording problems before mixing often begin during preparation or the session itself. Learn how microphone placement, headphone mixes, arrangement, signal flow, and communication shape the performance before the music ever reaches the mix.
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Former Motown Hitsville Staff Engineer & Norman Connors Recording Engineer Some engineers chase trends. Others are shaped inside institutions where excellence was not optional. Ralph Sutton Norman Connors, recording engineer and former Motown Hitsville staff engineer, began his professional recording career as a staff engineer at Motown Hitsville Los Angeles (MoWest), serving from November 1981
Why Stereo Mixes Fail in Dolby Atmos (and How to Fix Them) For decades, stereo has been the standard for music mixing. Engineers know how to make instruments sit left, right, or center, and a great stereo mix can sound incredible. But here’s the hard truth: a stereo mindset is the #1 reason mixes fail
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Recording and Mixing for Dolby Atmos: The Definitive Guide By Ralph Sutton, Elite Recording & Mixing Engineer Welcome to the Future of Sound: Dolby Atmos Recording & Mixing Something powerful is happening in the world of recorded music, and it’s not just another plugin, streaming platform, or viral TikTok trend. It’s the return of intention,
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🎹 Stereo Is Not Dead: When NOT to Record for Dolby Atmos Why stereo still matters and when immersive audio makes sense, especially for live Jazz, Funk, R&B, and Soul recordings. 🔁 Intro: The Atmos Wave Meets the Artist’s Reality Dolby Atmos is everywhere. It’s being promoted on Apple Music, praised by engineers, and marketed
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