Geoff Daking: Choosing the Right Gear to Use

Geoff Daking got his start as a drummer in the band, Blues Magoos. Over time, he transitioned from performing music to working in the studio, where worked with tons of great artists including Meatloaf on his “Bat Out Of Hell” album. In 1994, Geoff started a company, Daking Audio, where he has built a line of amazing, affordable mic preamps, EQs, compressors, and consoles designed to achieve pro-quality sound out of a home studio. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: How to get a job in a studio without any experience at allWorking with Meatloaf, Lou Reed, Luther VandrossWhat makes gear better suited for home studios vs large format facilitiesChoosing microphone preamps: What makes a good oneMistakes you’re likely making with your preampHow to achieve different types of saturation from your mic preampChoosing the right compressor to useWhat to look out for when choosing a compressorCompression types: How different models differ and what they sound likeWhy using stepped EQs is often better than parametric EQsWhy HPFs are so critical in home studios To learn more about Geoff Daking, visit: https://www.daking.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to [email protected] Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!