Geoff Daking: Choosing the Right Gear to Use
Geoff Daking: Choosing the Right Gear to Use  
Podcast: Master Your Mix Podcast
Published On: Wed Dec 29 2021
Description: 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 he 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 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 preampWhat to look out for when choosing a compressorCompression types: How different models differ and what they sound likeWhy using a stepped EQ is often better than parametricWhy HPFs are so critical in home studiosTo learn more about Geoff Daking, visit: https://www.daking.com/Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?Check out my coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/  Want additional help with your music productions? For 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 my Amazon #1 bestselling books: The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Check out our Sponsors:Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJej  Have questions you’d like answered on the show? Send them to questions@masteryourmix.comPlease leave a rating and review:https://masteryourmix.com/review/ Thanks for listening!