Best Gray Logic Studios Podcasts (2025)

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Let's Get Immersed: With Justin Gray Part 2 27:46

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1d ago27:46

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In this 2 part interview, Ashea chats with Producer, Musician & Immersive Mix Engineer Justin Grey about his new fully immersive album Immersed. Experience the album and learn more about Justin here: https://justingraysound.com/immersed/By Production Expert

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Let's Get Immersed: With Justin Gray 31:38

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In this two part interview, Ashea chats with Producer, Musician & Immersive Mix Engineer Justin Gray about his new fully immersive album Immersed. Experience the album and learn more about Justin here: https://justingraysound.com/immersed/ Talking Points: Inspiration for the album & The writing process The expressive use of space (reverb) Connectin…

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Things We Love Right Now 34:47

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In this edition Ashea & Julian are joined by Oxford based producer/engineer & former SSL James Richmond and Production Exoert’s Luke Goddard, where they discuss the things they’re loving in the world of audio right now. About Our Guests: James is a producer/engineer based in Oxfordshire, UK. Luke Goddard is one of Production Experts very own. You c…

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Podcast Short: Self Mastering Doesn't Have To Mean Solo Mastering 7:20

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In this podcast short, Ashea narrates an article by Luke Goddard about the importance of getting a second opinion, even when ‘solo mastering’. Read The Article Here: https://www.production-expert.com/production-expert-1/self-mastering-doesnt-have-to-mean-solo-masteringBy Production Expert

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September is arriving.. Is Your Recording Studio Fail Proof? (You may be surprised at this checklist!) 29:49

2M ago29:49

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In this edition Ashea and Julian are joined by James Richmond (former SSL) & Production Experts Luke Goddard where they walk through Julians checklist from his blog article: Is Your Studio Resilient ? About Our Guests: James Richmons is a producer/engineer based in Oxfordshire, UK. Production Expert’s very own Luke Goddard. Yes that one!…

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Podcast Short: Drowning In Ideas 8:46

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In this podcast short, Ashea narrates an article by Russ Hughes about the dangers of saying yes to everything. Read Along With The Article: https://www.production-expert.com/production-expert-1/drowning-in-ideas-how-audio-pros-can-learn-to-say-noBy Production Expert

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Preserving Musical History with UAD A-Type 43:26

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In this edition, Julian & Ashea are joined by Will Shanks and James Santiago of Universal Audio, where they discuss UA’s impact on bringing hardware magic to the digital age. About Our Guests: Will Shanks: Senior Product Designer / Professional Plugins James Santiago: Senior Product Designer / Guitar Products Talking Points: The Secret History of t…

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The Art Of Mixing 36:28

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In this edition Julian and Ashea are joined by Christian Luther of Playfair Audio, where they discuss tips, tricks and gear to assist mix engineers and producers with their creativity. About Our Guest: Christian Luther: Christian is the founder of Playfair Audio and a seasoned audio software developer from Hannover, Germany. With a background in el…

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Podcast Interview: Neurodivergence In The Audio Industry 29:02

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In this edition Ashea chats to Alex West (music manager, radio presenter for BBC, KM FM and Reprezents Radio in London) about the pros and cons of being Neurodivergent (ADHD and Autistic) while working in the music industry.By Production Expert

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The Future Of Music Is Here: Will You Embrace It? 37:08

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In this episode Ashea and Julian are joined by Auribus CEO Juan Elias and CFO Neal Gustafson where they discuss how AI software is changing the industry, possibly like we've never encountered before. Is it time to embrace change in an ethical way? Talking Points: The AI revolution in the audio industry and why choosing ethical options is so importa…

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Podcast Short: Direct Stream Digital- Unpacking The Mystery 18:19

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In this podcast short we bring you an informal yet very informative casual chat between Nathaniel Reichman and Mark Donahue of sound mirror on the mysteries of Direct Stream Digital.By Production Expert

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Listen To This Podcast- Your Ears Will Thank You For It (With Genelec) 37:36

5M ago37:36

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In this edition Julian and Ashea are joined by Thomas Lund from Genelec and Stephen Wheatley from HearAngel where they discuss the importance of safe listening levels and how to protect our most valuable asset that we have as audio and music professionals... Our Ears. About our guests: Thomas is convenor of the EU working group to prevent hearing l…

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Interview with Marcello Spooks: Is Delusion The Key To Success? 25:12

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In this podcast episode, Ashea has a candid chat with Artist, Producer, Singer/Rapper, youth mentor and Big Brother UK 2024 runner up Marcello Spooks, about tough beginnings inspiring creativity, being under immense public scrutiny and whether, being 'delulu' the 'solulu' to making your best work. Listen To Marcellos New Music Here: https://www.you…

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The New Era Of Remote Recording 36:29

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In this edition Ashea and Julian are joined by Source Elements technical co-founder and CEO Rebekah Wilson and principal inventor and co-founder, Robert Marshall, where they deep dive into the beginnings, the middle and the future of Source Elements, and why it's at the forefront of seamless, stress free remote recording. About Our Guests: Robert M…

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Things We Love Right Now (And Things We Don't) 40:50

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In this edition, Julian and Ashea are joined by Grammy winning producer/engineer and extremely tired touring musician William Wittman and engineer/producer & indie label owner Steve DeMott, where they discuss the latest things they love and perhaps don't love so much in audio right now.By Production Expert

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Podcast Short: Three Crucial Creative Lessons from Netflix's Daring Drama Adolescence 8:27

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In this podcast short Ashea narrates an article by Russ Hughes discussing the genius creative work behind the Netflix show Adolescence. Click here to follow along with the article:By Production Expert

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Podcast Short: Three Music Technology Predictions That Never Came True 8:50

7M ago8:50

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In this podcast short Ashea narrates an article by Russ Hughes, discussing the disastrous predictions about the audio and music tech industry that have yet to come true. Read The Article Here: https://www.production-expert.com/production-expert-1/three-music-technology-predictions-that-never-came-true…

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Starting An Audio Business in 2025 (What We´d Do Differently) 38:35

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In this edition Julian and Ashea are joined by Korey Pereira, Mike Thorne and Reid Caulfield, where the guests unpack what they believe helped them develop such successful careers so far, along with sharing some no-nonsense advice about what they would do differently if they were to build an audio business from scratch in 2025. About Our Guests: Ko…

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Podcast Short-Why I Only Use Pro Tools As My DAW Of Choice 7:05

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In this podcast short, Julian explains why, unlike some audio pros (who use different DAWs for different tasks such as writing vs mixing) he only uses Pro Tools. Link to the Article: https://www.production-expert.com/production-expert-1/why-i-only-use-pro-tools-as-my-daw-of-choiceBy Production Expert

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Sampling In TV & Film- Then, Now & How. 37:58

9M ago37:58

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In this edition, Julian & Ashea are joined by sound designer, re-recording and score mixer Roger Guerin and Production Expert founder Russ Hughes, where they delve into the past and present of sampling for TV & Film, and discuss industry tips for professional and aspiring sound designers & producers. Talking Points: A history of sampling. Present d…

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Podcast Short - Mental Illness In The Creative Sector- Part 2 7:03

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In this podcast short, Ashea narrates an article by Russ Hughes, where he delves into his experience with depression and anxiety. Creative people are more likely to experience mental health issues, partly due to the immense pressure we are often put under, so it´s important to take time for ourselves to reflect and be attentive to our mental and ph…

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Podcast Short - Mental Illness In The Creative Sector- Part 1 6:48

10M ago6:48

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In this podcast short, Ashea narrates an article by Russ Hughes, where he delves into his experience with depression and anxiety. Creative people are more likely to experience mental health issues, partly due to the immense pressure we are often put under, so it´s important to take time for ourselves to reflect and be attentive to our mental and ph…

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Podcast Short- How the Instant Success Narrative Undermines Music and Post Professionals- And How We Can Respond 8:29

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In this podcast short, Ashea narrates an article by Russ Hughes, on the perils the instant success trend plaguing the audio industry right now, and what we as professionals can do to address it.By Production Expert

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How (And Why) Did We End Up Here? 39:58

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Welcome to the Production Expert podcast. In this edition Julian and Ashea are joined by President of the AES Leslie Gaston Bird & audio engineer Ephie De Angelis, where they discuss their journeys into the world of audio and music production. Talking Points: Our journey into audio and production What we get out of it Inspiring others- the importan…

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Podcast Short - 5 Skills To Make You A Better Audio Engineer 9:52

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In this Podcast Short Julian explains his reasons for nominating 5 skills which he thinks every engineer would benefit from learning, and 3 which, while very worthwhile, don't make the list. The original article can be found here and the article by Damien Kearns referenced in the podcast can be found here.…

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The Amazingly Boring Truth That´s Affecting Your Mixes 39:30

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Welcome to the Production Expert podcast. In this edition Julian and Ashea are joined by Andy Bensley & Marcel Schechter of Genelec. Where they discuss why a great listening environment is the best time saver, and how to get the best setup for our individual needs. About Our Guests: Andy Bensley: joined Genelec as Regional Business Development Mana…

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Tips, Tricks and Hot Audio Takes 34:30

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In this edition Julian and Ashea are joined by producer & mega musician Mark Thompson, where they discuss new tips, tricks, and things they generally love (or hate) right now. Talking Points: Good advice or cool production tips you´ve learned that you´d like to share. Plugins or hardware that people need to know about. Finds Of The Week: Julian: Kr…

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Podcast Short - Has The Home Studio Dream Become A Nightmare? 9:38

12M ago9:38

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Russ wonders if all this modern recording technology is actually damaging our creativity rather than enabling us?By Production Expert

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The Anatomy Of A Hit 48:54

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In this edition Julian and Ashea are joined by Luke Steven Ramsay and Luke Goddard, where they break down songs from the 80s until now and ask, what makes a hit? Talking Points: Pick 2-3 tracks you love from the 80s-today. We compare why. Production, musicality, expression, cultural influences, demographic. Ashea´s Tracks: Back Bone- Chase & Status…

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Podcast Short - Occam's Razor Is A Powerful Tool In Audio Production 6:14

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In this podcast short Russ Hughes says; "You are going to come up against all sorts of problems when recording and mixing. Occam’s Razor is an indispensable tool we ignore at our peril."By Production Expert

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Does Anyone Actually Care Anymore? 56:12

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In this edition Julian and Ashea are joined by Luke Goddard and Paul Maunder, where they discuss tried and tested production rules and ask, does anyone care about that anymore and if so, why? Talking Points: Being in the room with the artist/client, is it still necessary? Does it even matter? Have listeners' ears become accustomed to things like Au…

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Podcast Short - How To Get Ahead In Professional Audio When You Hate Marketing 7:19

1y ago7:19

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In this podcast short Russ Hughes explores how audio professionals can get ahead in marketing. "I remember being on Zoom call with some of the most respected names in music production some time ago. I was talking about marketing strategies to help them get new clients and to grow their businesses. As we went through the Q&A time and the session dre…

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Recording Techniques- Capturing The Best Sound At Source 41:11

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In this edition Julian & Ashea are joined by Miles Fulwider, Producer, Engineer & Educator working extensively in Immersive formats and CEO of ADK Microphones. where they discuss how to take the simplistic, ‘less is more’ approach by capturing the best sound at source. Talking Points: You can’t polish a ****, why capturing the best sound in the rec…

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The Colour Vs Transparency Debate 39:06

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In this edition Julian is joined by William Wittman & Steve DeMott, where they discuss transparency vs colour. Talking Points: Coloured Vs Transparent gear,(mics, etc) when, why and how do you use it? Arguments for and against. Gear recommendations. Recommended by Steve: Q2 Audio Finds of the week: Julian: New IEMs William: youtube channel : Sorted…

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Shifting The Goal Posts In Post Production 1:12:32

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In this edition Julian & Ashea are joined by David Barber, President of the Motion Picture Sound Editors. Reid Caulfield, sound editor, mixer & audio consultant in Los Angeles & Alex Gregson, head of audio & Post Production mentor at 344 Audio, where they discuss how to adapt to the shifting goal posts in Post Production. Talking Points: Post Produ…

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Immersive Mixing In Post (Lessons For Music Mixers ) 36:14

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In this edition Julian & Ashea are joined by Justin Webster of The Cargo Cult and Mixing Engineer Paul Maunder, where they discuss ways in which we can apply tools used in Post Production to improve our immersive music mixes. Talking Points: What are some techniques that you often hear/use in Post Production that could benefit music mixes? Perfecti…

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The Wild Side Of Mixing. Breaking Free From Limiting Schools Of Thought. 48:34

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In this edition, Julian & Ashea are joined by Noam Levinberg of Safari Pedals & Mark Gittins from Sensound, where they discuss how to break free from outdated schools of thought during the production and mixing process. Talking Points: Wild thoughts on classic studio techniques- what are some new, out there or avant-garde techniques or practices th…

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The Flow State. Why It's Crucial And How To Stay In It! 40:28

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In this edition Julian and Ashea are joined by Grammy Award-winning Producer, Engineer & Musician Chris Shaw & Multi-Platinum Engineer Bainz , where they discuss ways in which we can streamline our workflow to help stay in the creative zone. Talking Points: What are some repetitive & time consuming tasks in our production/mixing workflows and what …

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Logic 11- The Most Significant Update Yet? 51:01

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In this edition Julian and Ashea are joined by Eli Krantzberg, where they discuss the newly released Logic 11. Talking Points: New Logic Session Players Global Track and Region Chords Stem Splitter ChromaGlow Dolby Atmos Enhancements Sound & Producer Packs Pitch Source Parameter Logic Pro for iPad 2 Eli's Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCN…

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The Secrets Behind A Successful Immersive Mix 56:03

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In this week’s edition Julian and Ashea are joined by Mark Gittins, where they discuss some of the secrets behind a successful immersive mix. Talking Points: Mixing the new Judas Priest album How does your approach differ when mixing in Atmos vs stereo? Important things to consider Maintaining the feel of the stereo mix Workflow Rooms, headphones ,…

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Tips, Tricks & Things We Wish We Knew Sooner! 51:05

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In this week’s edition Julian & Ashea are joined by Paul Maunder, where they discuss some of the best advice, tips and tricks they've learned during their careers to date. Talking Points: Workflow tips, shortcuts and things you’ve discovered along the way Recording, production and mixing tricks. Things you wish you knew when you first started out M…

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The Art of Sound Design for Film & TV 46:26

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In this week’s edition Ashea is joined by Dallas Taylor from Defacto Sound & Twenty Thousand Hertz Podcast, where they discuss the sound design process behind some of the world's most famous brands. Talking Points: Working to a brief: What is your process for capturing the mood and creating an experience that complements the visual storytelling? So…

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Voice Cloning Software: A Powerful But Potentially Dangerous AI Tool. 46:14

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In this week’s edition Julian and Ashea joined by Anna Bulakh of Respeecher, where they discuss the importance of ethics in AI and how to proceed with caution. Talking Points: What are some of the current threats AI poses in society/the audio and music industry today? Synthetic media, voice cloning software and other tools are still in their early …

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Who Are The New Industry Gatekeepers? 43:04

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In this week's edition Julian and Ashea are joined by Steve DeMott, where they discuss the music industry Gatekeepers of today, who are they and are they worse? Talking Points: Social Media age and the “democratization” of the industry. Labels vs the new A.I/Digital gatekeepers Youtube, Google and artist revenue Finds of the week: Julian: High Stru…

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Is AI Finally Coming For Our Jobs? 1:09:18

1+ y ago1:09:18

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In this week’s edition Julian and Ashea are joined by Reid Caulfield, where they discuss a recent article from the LA Times and ask ‘Is AI coming for our jobs, and should we be worried?’ Talking Points: LA Times Article: https://www.latimes.com/.../ai-artificial-intelligence... From the article: "In the music and sound-recording industry, the tasks…

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The Truth About Making A Living In The Audio Industry 45:06

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On request of our listeners. In this week's episode Ashea is joined by Russ Hughes and Paul Maunder where they give tried and tested advice on how to make a living in today's audio industry. Talking Points: What was your first pro gig and how did that come about? Getting work in a traditional studio setting Freelancing Types of clients and how to d…

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The Secret Sauce Behind The Legendary PMC Speakers 58:28

1+ y ago58:28

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In this week’s edition Julian & Ashea are joined by Oliver Thomas and Maurice Patist from PMC. Talking Points: PMC & its history - background of company Relationship with UGM/Dolby PMC and suitability for Immersive - any particular features which you think make them particularly suitable? How does an ATL differ from a ported or band pass cabinet in…

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The UK Government Women In Music Report: Can We Agree On How To Tackle These Issues? 52:47

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Talking Points: In this episode Ashea is joined by Russ Hughes & Lexie Morgan of HHB London and formerly iZotope, to give three different perspectives on the recent UK government report about the obstacles women are met with while pursuing a career in the music industry. Summary of the UK Government report: The Report: Production Expert Article: Le…

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NAMM 2024 48:13

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In this week’s edition Julian & Ashea are joined by Eli Krantzberg where they discuss some of the stand out gear and plugins from NAMM 2024. Talking Points: Wolff Audio Console Heritage Audio i73 SSL 360 Blue Cat Audio Yamaha- Seq track Raven MTi2 Beyerdynamic -DT-770-pro ACE Studio - AI vocal synthesizer Finds Of The Week: Julian: Kii SEVEN Ashea:…

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Is Audio Education Evolving To Meet Industry Demands? 40:44

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In this week's edition Julian & Ashea are joined by audio engineer and current student James Watts, where they discuss whether music education is adapting to meet the evolving needs of students and the industry. Talking Points: How much emphasis is placed on the following? Hands on experience, using hardware, navigating a mixing desk and traditio…