Mic Nix Productions
01/31/2019
Let’s Talk Mastering!
Welcome to the first blog entry of 2019! I’m excited to present this month’s article both in written format and with the included video (scroll down for link to video). My aim is to include regular video updates (at ... Read More »
January 31, 2019 0
11/29/2018
MIX ANALYSIS – “I.G.Y” by Donald Fagen
CLICK HERE to listen to "I.G.Y." on Spotify Released in 1982 and still widely considered an audiophile reference album, “The Nightfly” by Donald Fagen is a sure-fire classic. In this month’s article, I am focusing on track 1, the notable ... Read More »
November 29, 2018 0
10/04/2018
6 ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR RECORDING VOCALS
A great vocal recording is composed of a number of important factors and techniques. The method by which each of these individual techniques is implemented determines the quality of the end result. Paying close attention to the production and ... Read More »
October 04, 2018 1
08/27/2018
ARTIST FOCUS INTERVIEW: SPRING CITY
This month I’m pleased to present the first in our Artist Focus Interview Series, which will form a regular part of future blog content and articles. Our first interview features an exciting new group from Sweden that I’ve had ... Read More »
August 27, 2018 1
04/13/2018
7 TIPS FOR MIXING GUITARS
The intrinsic nature of a recorded guitar sound is arguably less forgiving when approaching a mix. The reason for this is because, fundamentally, there is actually very little mixing required. Even if a recording is subjectively bad and your ... Read More »
April 13, 2018 1
03/09/2018
WHAT MAKES A PROFESSIONAL VOICE OVER?
Have you ever wondered how a professional voice over is produced? Perhaps you’ve dabbled in voice overs and found yourself wondering how they achieve that warm, punchy, in your face type sound on the radio? There’s really no secrets, ... Read More »
March 09, 2018 1
01/13/2018
MY TOP 10 ALBUMS/RELEASES OF 2017
Well, it’s that time of year. Time for reflection, revisiting…and listening to music of course. Here’s my wrap of some of my favourite releases in 2017. My list takes into consideration a number of factors including production values, songwriting, ... Read More »
January 13, 2018 1
12/01/2017
7 ELEMENTS OF A GREAT MIX…
The key fundamentals that combine to produce a high quality audio mix have essentially remained constant for many years. Certainly, the path to achieving the results and the tools we use are continually evolving, but often the end goal ... Read More »
December 01, 2017 1
09/21/2017
Guitar strings… what’s the difference?
If you’re relatively new to the guitar-slinging world (or even if you are an experienced campaigner) you may, at some point, have wondered: what’s the difference between the various types of guitar strings available? You may have even browsed ... Read More »
September 21, 2017 2
03/17/2017
8 TIPS FOR LAYERED GUITAR RECORDINGS
Capturing great guitar recordings and creating lush, layered sound can give your music amazing depth. For many genres of music, it is one of the secrets to establishing the midrange warmth that creates a full, well-rounded sound. The following ... Read More »
March 17, 2017 2
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