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 “I.G.Y.”. The song really sets the tone for the album and is both sonically and…
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 initial response is to apply a multitude of effects/processing during the mixing stage, you may find…
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, it simply a combination of a number of important factors. The following list highlights a few…
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 is ultimately the same. The following list encompasses some of the critical elements that I consider…
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 tips provide some options for how to achieve this in your guitar recordings: Tone blending This…
There’s no question that staying motivated and inspired to write fresh, quality material is not an easy task. Rarely can inspiration be plucked from the nethersphere, however here are a few points which will provide a manageable and systemized approach to not only keep you inspired, but ultimately productive: INFLUENCES Some songwriters strictly…
As we venture into an increasingly digital world, it’s important to reflect and consider the reasoning behind the processes we use to create, record and deliver our audio. You won’t need to look far to find another article with the headline ‘analog vs digital’ or something similar. First and foremost, it’s important that we remove…
The question is often asked, what makes a great mix? First and foremost, the subjective nature of this question makes it largely rhetorical. Let’s take things back to the start: i.e. the basic act of listening to music. Even as producers, audio engineers and musicians, can we honestly say that, when we are listening to…
Hi everyone, we’ve gone with a video this month! All the latest updates here: You can also have a listen to our new VOICE-OVER SHOWREEL here Cheers, Mike
Hello and welcome to Mic Nix Productions and our first blog entry! We are excited to launch our online service and look forward to assisting you in the future. A big thank you to our team of tech people and designers that helped us put together this awesome website, your help throughout has been invaluable…