Benjamin Hull
Director of Headphones / Master of Bass Administration
Appears in 106 Episodes
13: Dialing in Guitar and Bass Tone
The guys discuss factors that affect tone and a proven strategy for building tone from the ground up (and without driving yourself too crazy).
12: How to Record with the Final Product in Mind
The guys talk about choosing the right tones and making sure your end product matches your vision
11: Prepare Like a Pro - Maximizing Productivity and Fun
The guys discuss how to maximize the fun and productivity of your session through preparation - covering both the artist's and engineer's perspectives.
10: Recording and Editing Drums (Eddie Vessey)
Recording drums can be scary. Don't panic! The guys discuss recording and editing drums with special guest Eddie Vessey of Drum Audio Editing and The Entrepreneur Drum...
9: What in the World is Bitrate and Why Should You Care?
The guys breakdown the concept of bitrate into its parts: bit depth and sample rate and explain why these concepts are important and what to consider when applying the...
8: How to Record Awesome Vocals Every Time
Vocals are the lifeblood of many modern genres. Learn how to get the best vocal takes possible using the gear and room you have.
Bonus: Choosing the Right Vocal Microphone
Benjamin goes through some real session examples of vocal mic shoot-outs and explains how he made his decision on which mic to use.
Bonus: THE Number One Trick for Getting Huge Pop Vocals
Vadim demonstrates the number one trick for getting a massive pop vocal sound
7: How to Maximize the Power of Your Song Before Hitting Record
The guys discuss song arrangement and pre-production and how these underestimated steps can be used to maximize the impact of your recordings.
6: How to Maximize the Efficiency of Your Sessions
The guys discuss their recording session workflows and how to maximize efficiency while minimizing errors.
Bonus: The $1000 Studio Rig Challenge
The guys go over their answers to last week's challenge: assembly a perfectly workable studio rig on a budget of $1,000.
5: Should You REALLY DIY Record Your Next Release?
The guys discuss the things you need to consider when deciding between going "DIY" or "Pro" for your next release. Is there a difference? Which one is right for you?
4: What Gear You Need for Recording - Part 2
The guys continue their discussion on bedrock recording gear for the DIY studio - including microphones, cables, speakers, headphones and data back-up solutions
3: What Gear You Need for Recording - Part 1
The guys discuss the bedrock gear of a DIY recording studio - including computers, interfaces, and digital audio workstations
2: The Digital Recording Signal Chain and Gear Overview
Benjamin and Vadim go through the entire digital recording signal chain from the perspective of a vocal. They then discuss the gear that's involved at each step and th...
1: Meet the DIY Recording Guys
An introduction to the podcast and the friendly dudes who run it.