Analog vs Digital Mixing: The Power of Hybrid Chains
Why digital plugins alone cannot solve every mix issue and why analog summing transformers remain essential for expansive 3D headroom.
Mixing & Engineering
Lymnaean Space B.V. · Knowledge & Technology
Studio guides and technical insights
Learn how audio engineers in Amsterdam-Noord track, mix, and master. Our resident engineers share practical knowledge on acoustics, analog vs digital signal chains, vocal staging, and session preparation.
Session Preparation
How to Prepare for a Professional Recording Session
From BPM grids and instrument setup to vocal hydration: 7 crucial steps for maximum creative output inside the studio.
Acoustics & Physics
Acoustic Treatment: Absorption vs Diffusion
Understanding room modes, bass traps, Schroeder diffusers, and achieving an RT60 target of 0.38 seconds in a recording space.
Microphone Guide
Vocal Microphones Compared: Tube vs FET vs Dynamic
Neumann U87 Ai, Sony C-800G, and Shure SM7B matched to voice types, genre conventions, and proximity effect behavior.