In this episode, Paul White and Hugh Robjohns address some of the most frequently-asked questions about home studio recording and production. They share practical, experience-based advice to help you get the best results from your setup, whatever your budget or space.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:14 - Improving Your Room Acoustics
02:29 - Working On Headphones
04:13 - Dampening With A Duvet
05:50 - Choosing The Right Speakers
06:50 - Mics And Preamps
09:02 - Cables And Connectors
11:28 - Hardware Vs Plug-ins
14:09 - When To Add A Patchbay
16:18 - Preparing Music For Streaming
18:59 - Bass Drivers And Room Size

#IsoAcoustics #AKGC414 #NeumannU87 #AudioTechnica2020 #ShureSM57 #ShureSM58 #Neutrik #Cannon

Paul White Biog
Paul White initially trained in electronics at The Royal Radar Establishment in Malvern then went on to work with Malvern Instruments, a company specialising in laser analysis equipment, before moving into technical writing. 

He joined the Sound On Sound team in 1991 where he became Editor In Chief, a position he held for many years before recently becoming Executive Editor. Paul has written more than 20 recording and music technology textbooks, the latest being The Producer’s Manual.

Having established his own multitrack home studio in the 1980s he’s worked with many notable names including Bert Jansch and Gordon Giltrap. He’s played in various bands over the years and currently collaborates with Malvern musician Mark Soden, under the name of Cydonia Collective. Paul still performs live claiming that as he has suffered for his music he doesn’t see why everyone else shouldn’t too!

http://www.cydoniacollective.co.uk/

Hugh Robjohns Biog
Hugh Robjohns has been Sound On Sound´s Technical Editor since 1997. Prior to that he worked in a variety of (mostly) sound-related roles in BBC Television, ending up as a Sound Operations Lecturer at the BBC´s technical training centre. He continues to provide audio consultancy and bespoke broadcast audio training services all over the world, lectures at professional and public conventions, and occasionally records and masters acoustic and classical music too!

Catch more shows on our other podcast channels: https://www.soundonsound.com/sos-podcasts

Recording & Mixing

Tips For Home Studio Users

Show Notes

Tips For Home Studio Users | Podcast

mother goose (Cover by Jethro Tull)Solo Guitar

わたる(demo)

심해

This week’s acoustic rock mix was all about capturing the natural energy of the instruments while letting the vocals shine. The focus was warmth, clarity, and a dynamic flow that feels both organic and polished for modern streaming. Curious to hear what you think!

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🔊 MS_SH - #Acoustic #Rock (#Mix by CPHz.studio)

Trying reggae. From Gothenburg, homerecording. 

Maiden

Inspiration

Steppers

Phasers

Dancehall

Upbeat indie rock with a funky groove 🎸🥁 — every element stays punchy without losing that live, organic feel.
Can you hear the bass and drums lock in while the guitars and vocals shine?

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🎤 WSHM_V - #Indie, #Rock (#Mix by CPHz.studio)

"She's a soulbreaker" - Song 22/2025 by Peter Paul Marin aka Kings Cross Music © 2025 - Music & Words & Performance by Peter + Paul + Mr. Marin
#2025yearofartandmusic #Heidelberg #oneandoneandoneisme #newmusic #life #love #emotion #lofi #chordchanger #reallife #homedemo #beat #mantra #country #woman #reallife
#karma Home-Town-Musik :
Peter (Vocal, Percussion) + Paul (Guitar & Bass) + Mr. Marin (Drums & Vocal) = Kings Cross Music
Since 2020 - Peter Paul Marin (Drummer) has to play all parts of his Songs alone as Peter (Vocal, Keyboard) + Paul (Guitars, Bass) + Mr. Marin (Drums, Vocal)

"She's a soulbreaker" - Song 22/2025 by Peter Paul Marin aka Kings Cross Music © 2025

"NOW & THEN" - Song 23/2025 by Peter Paul Marin aka Kings Cross Music © 2025 - Music & Words & Performance by Peter + Paul + Mr. Marin
#2025yearofartandmusic #Heidelberg #oneandoneandoneisme #newmusic #life #love #emotion #lofi #chordchanger #reallife #homedemo #beat #mantra #country #now #reallife
#then Home-Town-Musik :
Peter (Vocal, Percussion) + Paul (Guitar & Bass) + Mr. Marin (Drums & Vocal) = Kings Cross Music
Since 2020 - Peter Paul Marin (Drummer) has to play all parts of his Songs alone. 

"NOW & THEN" - Song 23/2025 by Peter Paul Marin aka Kings Cross Music © 2025

Voidowl - The Boy

i’m sorry that I didn’t call you last summer
there isn’t a reason that I could offer
a goodbye seems like an end

flipping through a book to learn to love
weaving through the rain from clouds above
who can I mess up today?

i'm all alone in my room
i'm all along in my room

yet another day I’m falling backwards and it’s not fair
everyone around me says I’m just dead air
who cares if I died today?

no one seems to know why I can’t laugh
and every day my mind splits in half
when will my pain really end?

i’m all alone in my room
ruminating my doom
i’m all alone in my room
i hope that I can see you soon

wake up
sleep tight
fall out
make up
sunlight
makes it hard

all alone in my room [DEMO]

再会(DEMO)

Flügel aus Glas

What The Fuck Am I Supposed To Do

It’s not played perfectly, recorded perfectly, mixed perfectly or mastered perfectly, but perfection is not what I’m after.  If I’m happy with it I’ll post it.  If I’m bored of it I’ll post it.

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Since 2020 - Peter Paul Marin (Drummer) has to play all parts of his Songs alone as Peter (Vocal, Keyboard) + Paul (Guitars, Bass, Vocal) + Mr. Marin (Drums, Percussion, Vocal)

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