Justin Colletti

2 weeks ago | sonicscoop.com | Justin Colletti

This article on the best mixing IEMs is also available as a video and podcast episode. Introduction: Can you mix in IEMs? In Ear Monitors or “IEM”s are a mainstay of the live sound world and have been for years. The extra small earphones that sit deep inside the ear canal help keep stage volumes low, while allowing musicians to hear themselves better, leading to better sounding concerts and less hearing loss among performers.

2 weeks ago | sonicscoop.com | Justin Colletti

If you’ve been watching the channel or listening to the podcast, you probably know that I’m a BIG fan of the JZ Amethyst condenser microphone. This is my main mic on videos and on the podcast, because I absolutely love the sound and look. It’s big, bold, detailed, thick and detailed all at once. I just did a special livestream about this mic, why I chose it as my main mic for videos, and where I do (and don’t) like to use it in recording sessions.

3 weeks ago | sonicscoop.com | Justin Colletti

This article on the best budget studio monitors is also available as a video and podcast episode. Introduction: What Makes for a Good Pair Budget Studio MonitorsYour studio monitors are the final lens through which you experience all your music. And just like a lens, they can color your sound, for better or for worse.

3 weeks ago | sonicscoop.com | Justin Colletti

Article Contents hide ADAM Audio H200ADAM Audio’s new H200 headphones aim to become the new standard in closed back headphones for recording and producing. How do they sound, and how do they stand up to the other options out there? That’s what we’ll look at today. I’ve tried these headphones at length, and compared them extensively to the competition. I can now safely say they are currently my top recommendation for closed back models for the recording studio between $100 and $200.

4 weeks ago | sonicscoop.com | Justin Colletti

There’s been something that has come up again and again in recent coaching calls and feedback sessions around pop mixing…. …It’s a mistake that ALL of us make when we starting out mixing. And it’s a mistake that we continue to make, even when we start to get good!What is it? Well, if you’re pressed for time, it’s what I’ll lead with in this episode!If you’ve got more time, I’ll follow it up with 4 more of the most common pop mixing mistakes.