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I’m Ralph Sutton, an accomplished Recording Engineer and Mixer with over four decades of experience, dedicated to bringing the best out of every project I touch. Whether you’re an artist, musician, producer, entrepreneur, or podcaster, my goal is to help you achieve the highest quality recordings and mixes possible.
The Recording Engineering Blog is your go-to source for expert insights, industry-proven techniques, and deep-dive resources designed to help you elevate your craft. Here, I share decades of experience working with legendary artists, along with practical, actionable advice for capturing professional-quality sound, whether you’re in a high-end studio or working from your home setup.
Unlock the secrets to capturing pristine audio in the studio. Learn about mic placement, signal flow, acoustic treatment, and session workflow optimizations used by top industry professionals.
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Learn how to craft balanced, polished mixes that translate across all playback systems. From EQ and compression strategies to depth, space, and stereo imaging, you’ll discover step-by-step breakdowns of industry-leading mixing workflows.
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From production to post-production, I’ll guide you through creating podcasts that stand out in today’s crowded market. Whether it’s reducing background noise, ensuring vocal clarity, or optimizing for streaming platforms, I cover everything you need to know to launch and maintain a high-quality podcast.
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Stay up to date with the latest in recording gear, software, and plugin technology. I provide honest, hands-on reviews of microphones, audio interfaces, studio monitors, and more, helping you make informed decisions about the tools that shape your sound.
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Gain exclusive insights from top industry professionals. I sit down with engineers, producers, and artists who’ve shaped the sound of modern music, sharing behind-the-scenes knowledge and real-world advice on navigating the recording industry.
Whether you’re here to learn, be inspired, or stay updated on the latest in audio production, the Recording Engineering Blog is your resource for mastering the craft.
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Upgrading My Project Studio: Dolby Atmos Setup Built for Precision As a recording and mixing engineer, every tool I invest in is about one thing: getting closer to the sound I hear in my head and delivering it to the artist and producers exactly the way it was meant to
Sidechain Compression and Keying: Classic Analog Meets Modern Hybrid Mixing In the world of modern mixing, “sidechain compression” is often treated like a gimmick, a flashy trick for making your kick drum pump the whole track in an EDM session. But that’s just one small application. Real engineers, especially those
The Art of Multiband Compression: Control Without Killing the Vibe Multiband compression isn’t a plugin. It’s a mindset, a surgical extension of your ear and your intention. In today’s world of project studios and endless presets, multiband compression often gets reduced to a one-click solution. That’s not how I work,
The Truth About Studio EQ: Why Everything After the Mic Is an Effect “Ralph, everything that happens to the sound after the microphone or instrument gets into the console is an effect, including the console.”– Bones Howe to Ralph Sutton (1982) 1. Introduction The Truth Nobody Talks About In 1982,
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,
🎛️ 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
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