Mike Exeter: Finding Your Niche in Audio Production

Mike Exeter is a record producer and engineer best known for his work with artists such as Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Cradle of Filth, and so many others.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

• The importance of diversifying your audio skills
• Why your technical skills aren’t the thing that sets you apart
• The lessons Mike learned from working alongside Rick Rubin
• What it’s like to work with Black Sabbath
• Mike’s unusual technique for recording toms
• Tips for getting the perfect mic position when recording guitars
• How to get metal mixes to sound heavy but still balanced
• How to manage the low end when working with lots of double-kick drums hits
• The 5 dimensions of mixing and how to ensure you achieve them

To learn more about Mike Exeter, visit: https://www.mikeexeter.com/

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