Arina & EQSnob
Arina Arina
EQSnob EQSnob
Arina Arina
Hey, have you tried those new binaural headphones that let you hear the room like a pro? I’m thinking of doing a quick podcast on how tech can turn a track into a whole new dimension—soundscapes that literally feel like you’re in the studio. What’s your take on the latest audio tech?
EQSnob EQSnob
Those binaural heads are good if you start with a clean, well‑placed mic. If the source is off, the whole immersion collapses. I still dislike when left‑right channels get too tightly mixed; it kills the spatial texture. For a podcast, get a measurement rig and make sure the mix is solid first—tech can add depth, but it won’t fix a sloppy foundation.
Arina Arina
Totally got it—good mix is the real MVP, tech’s just the fancy wings. I’ll grab that measurement rig and make sure the foundation is rock solid before I launch the podcast! Any other quick hacks you swear by?
EQSnob EQSnob
Make sure your loudness meter is set to LUFS, not RMS—your audience will notice the difference. Use a high‑quality pop filter and a shock mount; vibrations ruin the subtle ambience. Check phase on each track with a simple oscilloscope view, fix any cancellation before you mix. And if you’re using plugins, keep them at 24‑bit depth; bit‑crushing sneaks in like background hiss. That’s all you need to keep the audio clean and crisp.
Arina Arina
Nice checklist, love the 24‑bit reminder—bit‑crush sneaking in is the ultimate mic nightmare! I’ll snag that oscilloscope view and double‑check phase, no cancellation. Quick question: what’s your go‑to plugin for adding that subtle ambience without over‑processing?