Mixers

Back in the pre‑computer days, manufacturers saw the need for straightforward and affordable mixers to handle the stack of electronics and bring it all down to a simple stereo pair, or even just a mono output.

In the 20 years since its introduction, AMS Neve’s 88R has proved that there is still a market for top-flight, large-format analogue consoles. In this episode, Robin Porter tells Sam Inglis how Neve built upon their design heritage to create what might be the ultimate analogue mixer.

Mark Crabtree of AMS Neve chats with Sam Inglis about how two of the biggest names in UK audio technology came together, and how they are using their unique expertise in analogue and digital audio to develop their next wave of studio products.

We follow the journey of one plucky British analogue mixing console, from its birth in a shed to the heart of a museum exhibition and a place in the history books.

Splitting out your stereo signals into separate Mid and Sides tracks can open up a world of creative options in your mix.

However much studio trickery is considered 'normal' in a genre, the unwanted side-effects of processing can rob your mixes of impact. But it doesn't have to be that way

Getting vocals to 'sit right' can require a lot more than setting the fader and applying EQ. We asked a number of engineers how they do it.

Engineer Matt Wiggins has worked with everyone who's anyone — and knows that he needs to be prepared for anything!

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Dave Cobb's approach to recording is simple — but as artists like Chris Stapleton, Rival Sons and Jason Isbell have found, it's very effective.

In Part 2 of our Video Feature, Josh Giunta from GSI Studios moves on to the recording and mixing processes, exploring the fine art of microphone positioning, dealing with phase, and mixing techniques.

Catherine Marks trained in one of the world's most demanding professions — then gave it all up to make tea in a studio...

Prog-rock wunderkind Steven Wilson is using his studio skills to give legendary rock albums a new lease of life.

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Talent and hard work have taken Marta Salogni from dive bars in Italy to working with A-list mixing and production clients in the UK in less than a decade.

Having created the conditions for a successful mix last month, what can you do to fit your vocal in the mix?

A combination of modern technology and skilled engineering has allowed Chicago’s landmark festival performance to be released, almost 50 years after it was taped.

Once you’ve recorded, edited and comped your vocals, a little careful prep work could pay real dividends when it comes to the mix.

There are many jobs involved in large-scale touring — and established front-of-house mixer Bryony October has pretty much done them all.

Working with a producer and an ambitious timescale, our engineer planned ahead for the best chances of a good result.

Mixing an album can be more challenging than working on songs individually — but it can also be the most satisfying achievement for an engineer.