20 Steps to Becoming a Better Audio Engineer

Are you looking to become a better audio engineer?

Audio engineering is a dense subject, but the rewards are many. If you want to succeed with your music, it’s crucial to have the fundamentals down while continuously refining your skills.

The following checklist presents 21 things you need to know if you want to succeed as an audio engineer.

From understanding essential gear and recording techniques to mastering the art of mixing, these tips will help you navigate the audio engineering techniques you need to succeed.

Here are 20 crucial things to remember if you’re interested in improving your audio engineering skills.

Follow this checklist and read the linked articles if you want to become a better audio engineer.

Learn about the gear you need.
Know how to use microphones.
Be aware of your surroundings.
Avoid digital recording mistakes.
Learn to understand the frequency spectrum.
Learn to record vocals.
Create a massive guitar sound.
Get a great drum sound.
Learn how to find the ‘sweet spot’
Know when to edit.
Learn how to plan a mix.
Learn to use compression.
Learn how to use reverb.
Know how to mix drums.
Learn how to mix the kick drum and the bass together.
Learn to process vocals with effects.
Protect your ears. They are your most valuable asset.
Always strive to improve your mixes.
Learn to use the multiband compressor in mastering.
Learn how to EQ like the pro’s.

I hope those topics will help you get started down the path of making better music with strong audio engineering fundamentals.

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