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Navigating the Complexities of Loudness
Peak and RMS meters are just the start. Dive into the world of psychoacoustics and modern loudness standards like LUFS. Master the nuances of dynamic range and true peak for impactful audio.
Matheus Antunes
Feb 19


Unconventional Microphones and Their Hidden Textures
Discover how unconventional microphones like carbon, piezo, and advanced electret models can transform your sound. Learn to add unique character and depth to your productions.
Matheus Antunes
Dec 10, 2025


A Microphone Guide for Music Producers
As a mixing engineer, I often receive sessions where the microphone choice determined the song's fate before I even touched the first fader or inserted a single plugin. Understanding the physics behind these tools is not merely an academic curiosity, but a practical necessity for any producer seeking sonic excellence. The microphone is a transducer, a device responsible for converting acoustic energy into electrical energy. How this conversion occurs, as well as the direction
Matheus Antunes
Dec 3, 2025


The Ultimate Guide to Exporting for Mixing
For FL Studio, Ableton, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Studio One, & Cubase You have prepared your session. Now, follow the specific instructions for your DAW below to ensure your mixing engineer receives the files exactly as they need them. ➡️ Universal Settings (Apply to ALL DAWs) File Type: WAV (never MP3). Bit Depth: Same as project (Do not change this. If you recorded/produced in 24-bit, export 24-bit. If 32-float, export 32-float). Sample Rate: Same as project . Dithering
Matheus Antunes
Nov 26, 2025


The science of volume and the Fletcher Munson curves
Continuing on the theme of the human ear I will write about the study that led to our understanding of that subjectivity I have been talking about in other posts The science of volume and the Fletcher Munson curves You must have noticed that music seems to lose its weight when we turn down the volume of the radio or sound system significantly. The bass disappears and the brightness of higher pitched instruments fades away leaving only the voice and mid range sounds in the spo
Matheus Antunes
Nov 20, 2025
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