{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F28522b49-4495-4dd1-894e-a47fcc2e83fc","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Brad Boatright: The Challenges of Mastering Albums","description":"As an active recording and touring musician for over thirty years, Brad cut his teeth as the guitarist and vocalist in From Ashes Rise, making music in a scene fraught with challenges to sound quality. He was raised in the North Mississippi Hill Country, surrounded by a rich and historic music scene, and, after studying Recording Industry Technology at Middle Tennessee State University in the late 1990s, Brad armed himself with a healthy obsession with records, sound, and music. He's always aimed to overcome the challenges independent artists face while helping them realize their vision of sonic perfection.\nSince founding Audiosiege in 2010, Brad, a self-described \"musician's engineer\", has mastered many notable albums, including Michael Stein and Kyle Dixon's opening sequence and Grammy-nominated official soundtrack for Netflix's \"Stranger Things\" series, the reissue of Sleep's monumental \"Dopesmoker\" LP, as well as records from Corrosion of Conformity, Nails, Samiam, Obituary, Yob, Twitching Tongues, and more.\nIN THIS EPISODE, YOU\u2019LL LEARN ABOUT:\nAnalog vs. digital mastering\nHow file names can tell you a lot about a project\nUsing meters to guide your decisions\nHaving consistency in your levels and workflow\nMastering albums made of previously mastered songs\nUsing Metric AB for troubleshooting gear issues\nGetting client feedback\nMaking sure your gear is calibrated properly\nWorking on the Stranger Things soundtrack\nTo learn more about Brad Boatright, visit: https://audiosiege.com/\nFor tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/\nNotable gear mentioned in this episode:\nManley Massive Passive: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/g1070g\niZotope RX: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/xkyR2x\nLooking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes? Check out my new coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/\nDownload your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/\nGet your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:\nThe Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com\nThe Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/\nJoin the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community\nTo make sure that you don\u2019t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android.\nHave your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com\nThanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/b7c37057-014b-46f3-ae2f-b60dd2725b8c/podcast-logo-yellow-4mucm3.png"}