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Monitor speakers are a necessity for most of our recording. But I have always had a problem with the sound of speakers, and I explain why in this episode.

Speakers always exist in a space with boundaries, even outside. Our control rooms tend to be small, and making a small room sound good for performing or listening is a challenge. The monitor speakers and the control room form a system. The acoustics of the room have a big impact on the sound.

I also compare the sound of headphones or earbuds with speakers, and provide some advantages and disadvantages of each.

And I talk about immersive formats, like Dolby Atmos and the increased requirements for the speakers and the room.

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Vinyl record sales have been increasing every year for a while now. Today, vinyl outsells CDs. Fans like vinyl for its unique sound, and the large format of the jacket.

Record pressing plants are busy! Most are backlogged for months.

The process of converting your digital mix to a vinyl record is complicated. The entire system of phonograph records is plagued by many deficiencies, which makes cutting the master lacquer disc a challenging art.

How we record and mix has impact on how good the vinyl record will sound. In this episode, I explain some of the fundamentals of the master disc-cutting process and provide some insight on how that process will change the sound of your recording.

I explain some factors in recording and mixing that will result in better-sounding vinyl records. These procedures are not complicated, but understanding these techniques will help you and your clients get the most out of the vinyl medium.

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If you are working as a recording engineer, how did you learn your craft? A formal recording program? As an intern with an accomplished engineer? Or maybe you figured it out on your own.

All are valid ways to get started. Many successful engineers used more than one approach.

In this episode, I look at the various approaches, their pros and cons, and suggest ways that you might further your own education.

Learning the art of recording requires time and effort -- and some innate talent. The key is to find the ways to develop your talent and keep on learning and growing.

By the way, this is the 100th episode of My Take On Music Recording. It has taken over four-and-a-half years to reach that mark, but it seems like I just started. Each episode has been a lot of work, but I have enjoyed creating every one of them. Thanks for helping me to achieve this milestone.

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