Episode 200

Mike Indovina: Answering Your Questions

We hit 200 episodes! In celebration of this giant milestone, I recorded a special Q&A episode where I answered questions submitted by our audience about all things production and more.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

  • Mike’s thoughts on the production of Metallica’s “black” album
  • How many layers to record for heavy guitars
  • My mic of choice for recording vocals
  • How to find time to write a book
  • What to do if you’re working on your music in a non-symmetrical room
  • The simple way to gain-stage your tracks
  • How to add top-end to your mixes without making them sound harsh
  • Where to find Mike’s production portfolio
  • Using reference tracks: Why you should use them, how to pick the right ones, what to do with them.


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Mike Indovina

Mike Indovina is a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer who has worked with hundreds of artists in multiple genres ranging from acoustic, pop/rock, hip hop, and more. In his time, he's been fortunate to work alongside artists such as KISS, Collective Soul, Ed Robertson (Barenaked Ladies), David Usher, and many more.

He's also the author of two Amazon #1 Bestsellers on music production, "The Mixing Mindset" and "The Recording Mindset.