My Take on Music Recording with Doug Fearn

Oct 10 2024 97 ep. 39 mins 42
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Doug Fearn draws on his 50+ years as a recording engineer, record producer, studio owner, and pro audio equipment designer to explain the art and science of recording for the audiophile, music lover, and people in the music recording industry.

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Compression

Mar 01 2024 41 mins  
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