We sat down with Maj, Marketing Manager at Shure, to talk about the legacy and innovation behind one of the most iconic microphones in audio history — the SM7B. From Michael Jackson recording Thriller to modern podcasters and The Weeknd’s vocal chain, this mic’s journey is wild.

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Working for Shure l The Microphone Everyone Uses (And Why)

David Mellor explores how the Yamaha NS-10M monitors became a studio staple and why, decades after being discontinued, engineers are still seeking out second-hand pairs.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:15 - Why NS-10Ms Became a Studio Staple
02:11 - Making Better Mixing Decisions
03:49 - A Second Pair of NS-10Ms
05:23 - Mixing With Missing Frequencies
09:11 - Reflex vs Closed Box Monitors
11:35 - Why Pleasant Isn’t Always Better
13:29 - Mixes That Translate
15:40 - Making Rapid Mixing Decisions
18:52 - The Case for Closed-Box Monitors

The Phil Ward Article - https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/yamaha-ns10-story

https://www.soundonsound.com/sound-advice/yamaha-ns-10m-studio-monitors-sos-podcast

David Mellor Biog
David Mellor got his start in pro audio through the Tonmeister course at Surrey University studying music, piano performance, acoustics, electronics, electro-acoustics and recording.

He went on to work at London's Royal Opera House, with responsibilities including sound design, front-of-house operation, stage monitoring and electronic design satisfying the likes of Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa and Karlheinz Stockhausen. David has also had over 600 works published in the field of production music. Notable uses of his music include the BBC's Horizon, Fahrenheit 911, and the Oprah Winfrey Show.

David has been actively involved in Audio Education since 1986, teaching students of City of Westminster College and Westminster University, also returning to guest lecture at Surrey University. From 2001 until recently David has offered courses in audio online with Audio Masterclass. 

David now enjoys making YouTube videos for his 84,000 subscribers and releasing music on streaming services and Bandcamp for his dozen or so listeners.

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@audiomasterclass
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6OkaDx4vB4O2ssUA5p4M8g
Bandcamp - https://davidmellor.bandcamp.com/

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Recording & Mixing

Yamaha NS-10M Studio Monitors

Show Notes

Yamaha NS-10M Studio Monitors | Podcast

Eddie Bazil explores advanced vocal processing techniques to achieve a clean, professional vocal track. He demonstrates how to control sibilance, tame resonances and apply quick corrective steps that enhance vocal clarity and ensure the performance sits perfectly in the track.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:30 - Common Vocal Track Issues
01:04 - Example 1: De-essing Sibilance
08:57 - Example 2: Taming Resonance With EQ
16:13 - Example 3: Reverb Ducking
25:22 - Example 4: Frequency Ducking

Track Credits
Example 1 - written and performed by David Plummer and Becky Bremner - https://www.smokinggoats.co.uk
Examples 2, 3 and 4 - ‘Puppet’ written, performed and recorded by John Walden, vocals by Yvonne McKeown

#SSLVocalStrip #FabFilterProDS #FabFilterProQ3 #FabFilterMBC #FabFilterProC #UnfilteredAudioTails #TokyoDawnNovaGE

Eddie Bazil Biog
Eddie Bazil launched his music industry career at the age of 17 as a synth programmer for a range of Electro / New Wave bands, including Art Of Noise, Spandau Ballet, Pet Shop Boys, Bobin, Paul Dee, DJ Krush, DJ Shadow, Jets Orchestra, and many more. By his 20s, he was working as a sound designer for Akai, Roland, Emu/Ensoniq, eventually signing on exclusively with the latter. Later, due to a growing demand for software instruments and libraries, Eddie began developing libraries for various software manufacturers, including Native Instruments, Kiesel, Sound Effects Library, Rob Papen, Arturia, and Propellerheads.
During this time, he trained in music production. He soon gained several prominent contracts working with some notable artistes such as Busta Rhymes, Greensleeves, 9 Bar, SFP, Sleeveless, Chris Campbell and Gam Productions. He contracted to Island Records and Chrysalis as a producer and remixer, and was commissioned to write the score for Macbeth that ran at 2 Way Mirror at Alexander Palace for the Cambridge Shakespeare Company. This led to him offering educational workshops and classes, and becoming a contributing creator and Forum moderator for Sound On Sound.
Recently, he was invited by the Recording Academy to become a professional member, approved educator, and mentor for their member base. Eddie now concentrates on providing private sound design and mixing/production tuition, and creating content for Sound On Sound magazine.
https://eddiebazil.co.uk/

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Vocal Processing Techniques

Vocal Processing Techniques | Podcast

In this episode of Poducer, we sit down with Zino B and Jimmy Bonks — producers, engineers, and co-founders of Channel Recording Company, a brand-new Chicago studio designed to feel like a living room while sounding world-class.

They share the story of transforming a raw warehouse into a fully treated space in Fort Knox Studios, complete with cedar diffusion walls, a 25×25 ft live room, and a glass-walled ISO booth big enough for a grand piano. We dive into their philosophy of hospitality-driven engineering, why “good sound should be the default,” and how creating a comfortable environment frees artists to focus on making their best music.

Beyond the technical build, Zino B and Jimmy reflect on their paths through the Chicago scene — from Joyride sessions with legends like Buddy Guy to Grammy-nominated projects, to building a community hub where artistry, collaboration, and care come first. They also tackle big topics like AI in music, the importance of “first listeners” in mastering, and how true fans sustain independent art.

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00:00 Intro — Channel opens to the public
03:15 From Joyride to Channel: credits, craft, and workflow
05:45 Designing for comfort: glass wall, open doors, quiet rooms
14:35 Building a studio (cedar, diffusion, floors)
23:50 What makes Channel different (hospitality + musicianship)
33:05 Chicago scene: world/jazz, Americana, blues lineage
45:20 AI & the “first listener” argument for human mastering
52:30 True fans, community, and sustainable careers 
57:40 What’s next: projects, outreach, and how to book

The Podcast for Producers

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Channel — Inside Chicago’s Most Artist-Friendly Studio (w/ Zino B & Jimmy Bonks)

This week’s mix had that soulful, laid-back Blues groove — all about capturing the feel of a live jam. The goal was to keep it smooth, warm, and dynamic without losing the grit that gives the performance life.

🎶 Finding that sweet spot between pocket and polish — does it come through to your ears?

If you’re looking for:
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#MusicProduction #MixingEngineer #BluesMusic #SoulMusic #AudioEngineering

🎸 JC_BJ - #Blues Jam (#Mix by CPHz.studio)

Radio station jingle produced as an example of contemporary imaging and station branding.

The piece demonstrates:

• short-form station identification within a radio format
• use of music, voiceover, and sound effects to establish brand tone
• pacing and editing designed for quick recognition on air
• mix balance suited to broadcast radio imaging

A short production example highlighting sonic branding and station identity work.

Radio Imaging - Jingle | This Is Chris Radio

Ambient soundscape created by just a few simple piano notes

Super Ambient Piano

🔱 [FILE_NAME]: 32_MIN_LIVE_PREVIEW_MIX
🔱 [SOURCE]: THE ARCHITECT
🔱 [STATUS]: ACTIVE OCCUPATION

This is the high-fidelity signal. 32 minutes of uncompromised DEDM (Death Electronic Dance Music). Engineered for maximum structural vibration. Designed for the Denver incursion (Feb 20-27).

[TECHNICAL DATA]

    Format: 24-bit Surgical Audio

    Objective: Harmonic Dismantling / Bass Infiltration

    Environment: Designed for high-pressure sound systems only

[THE VAULT] Social media is decommissioned. The fortress is live. Access the masters, the kinetic archives, and the full 21-track manifesto at:
🔱 DEDM.IO

[TRACKLIST_REDACTED]  Experience the signal in full. No boxy transitions. No generic builds. Just the architecture of the new underground.

DEDM LIVE PREVIEW MIX

**Song:** *Devil Words*
**Artist / Performer:** Actions! (UK)
**Vocal:** Emily-Maria Bronti

This is the song *“Devil Words”* by the British band **Actions!**, featuring the striking and seductive voice of **Emily-Maria Bronti**.

This version is an independent mix I created, guided by my own interpretation of how the track could/should sound, and also as a way to explore and test my studio environment and workflow.

The multitrack used in this mix was obtained from the Cambridge Multitrack Download Library (Free Multitrack Download Library):
[https://www.cambridge-mt.com/ms3/mtk/](https://www.cambridge-mt.com/ms3/mtk/)

All rights to the original composition and performance belong to their respective owners.
This mix is shared for educational, non-commercial and demonstration purposes only.

Mixed by: Adriano Giadans

Enjoy 🎶

Devil' Words

Song: One Minute Smile
Artist / Performer: Actions! (UK)
Vocal: Emily-Maria Bronti

This is the song “One Minute Smile” by the British band Actions!, featuring the striking and expressive voice of Emily-Maria Bronti.

This version is an independent mix I created, guided by my own interpretation of how the track could/should sound, and also as a way to explore and test my studio environment and workflow.

The multitrack used in this mix was obtained from the Cambridge Multitrack Download Library (Free Multitrack Download Library):
[https://www.cambridge-mt.com/ms3/mtk/](https://www.cambridge-mt.com/ms3/mtk/)

All rights to the original composition and performance belong to their respective owners.
This mix is shared for educational, non-commercial and demonstration purposes only.

Mixed by: Adriano Giadans

Enjoy 🎶

Actions! One Minute Smile

Song: South Of The Water
Artist / Performer: Actions! (UK)
Vocal: Emily-Maria Bronti

This is the song “South Of The Water” by the British band Actions!, featuring the striking and expressive voice of Emily-Maria Bronti.

This version is an independent mix I created, guided by my own interpretation of how the track could/should sound, and also as a way to explore and test my studio environment and workflow.

The multitrack used in this mix was obtained from the Cambridge Multitrack Download Library (Free Multitrack Download Library):
[https://www.cambridge-mt.com/ms3/mtk/](https://www.cambridge-mt.com/ms3/mtk/)

All rights to the original composition and performance belong to their respective owners.
This mix is shared for educational, non-commercial and demonstration purposes only.

Mixed by: Adriano Giadans

Enjoy 🎶


South Of The Water

When re-interpreting a classic rock arrangement like this, my goal was to keep the airy, mystical atmosphere that defines the original feel while bringing a bit more punch and clarity to match a modern release. The drums were shaped for tighter impact, bass kept steady and supportive, and the guitars were balanced to retain that flowing, textured character.

The lead vocal stays expressive and forward, with layered background vocals helping build the cinematic, hypnotic tone the song style is known for. The focus was honoring the vintage mood while giving the mix a slightly more modern sense of depth and presence.

#ClassicRock #RockMix #MixingEngineer #MusicProduction #AudioEngineering

🔮 LJK_R – Classic Rock (Mix by CPHz.studio)

Song: #FollowMe
Artist / Performer: Simple Machine

This is the song “#FollowMe” by the group Simple Machine.

This version is an independent mix I created, guided by my own interpretation of how the track could/should sound, and also as a way to explore and test my studio environment and workflow.

The multitrack used in this mix was obtained from the Cambridge Multitrack Download Library (Free Multitrack Download Library):
https://www.cambridge-mt.com/ms3/mtk/

All rights to the original composition and performance belong to their respective owners.
This mix is shared for educational, non-commercial and demonstration purposes only.

Mixed by: Adriano Giadans

Enjoy 🎶

#FollowMe

“Terraforming” is een sonisch landschap gebouwd op diepe, gelaagde gitaren, synthesizers en atmosferische texturen. De track opent met ijle, ruimtelijke klanken die langzaam transformeren naar een warm en vol geluidsveld.

Je hoort het contrast tussen korrelige, digitale details en vloeiende, analoge melodieën die laag over laag samensmelten. Met een sterke focus op diepte en stereobeeld, nodigt deze track uit om even helemaal in het geluid te verdwijnen. Een gedetailleerde luisterervaring voor liefhebbers van gelaagde elektronische muziek en hoogwaardig sound design.

Terraforming

🎚️ Freelance Audio Engineer
🎧 Studio Mixing & Recording
🎙️ VO + Podcast Editor
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Vocalist, songwriter, producer & audio engineer.
“Combining 80s synths with a gothic influence to bring a nostalgic melancholy to the electropop world"

The Podcast for Producers



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Art by: www.henryfeldman.com

gelderblom.works - goed geluid & muziek
contact at: marcel@gelderblom.works

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Radio & Podcast Audio Producer | Sound Designer | Engineer

I produce spoken-word audio for radio and podcasts that is clear, natural, and engaging. My work focuses on pacing, tone, and the small details that help a story land.

I bring 25 years of professional studio experience to narrative audio production. My background includes work connected with Shrek 2 and sessions involving artists such as Counting Crows, Seal, Lisa Stansfield, and Sugababes across studios in Los Angeles, New York, and the UK.

I now focus on broadcast and podcast production, creating intros, sweepers, features, and narrative sound design.

Portfolio: https://chrisdemetriou.com  
Contact: chris@christopherdemetriou.com

Amante da música . Compositor e aspirante a produtor musical.

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