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Mac McDonough

Jeffrey “Mac” McDonough started studying classical violin at the age of nine, but his destiny changed significantly after he plugged an electric guitar into a distortion pedal for the first time — a Pandora’s box that his parents probably wish he hadn’t opened. Mac was bitten by the recording bug in the late 1980s while experimenting with a TASCAM Portastudio and a malfunctioning Shure SM58. He interned in several pro studios throughout the 1990s, after which he began tracking and mixing in an ADAT-based project studio. Aside from writing about gear, Mac currently works on freelance recording projects in his home studio, affectionately named “Mac’s Playpen.”

Articles by Mac McDonough
Oct 20, 2026, 12:00 PM

PRS Tekton: A First Look

Answering the call for a modern-focused guitar, PRS outfitted its new Tekton line with a sublime blend of their famous craftsmanship,... Read more »
Aug 30, 2026, 11:15 AM

The Importance of Wattage When Choosing PA Speakers

If you’re putting together a PA system and are in the market for new speakers, what kind should you get? Passive or powered? Do you need 250... Read more »
Aug 22, 2026, 10:45 AM

Don’t Let Dirty Power Ruin Your Recordings

Dirty power. It’s the bane of every studio engineer’s existence. Unfortunately, unlike other forms of dirt, it’s not something you can fix with... Read more »
Aug 22, 2026, 9:15 AM

Musical Instrument Insurance: Everything You Need to Know

What do you do if your studio catches on fire, gets flooded, or is destroyed in an earthquake? What do you do if somebody breaks, enters, and... Read more »
Aug 19, 2026, 10:00 AM

The Rise and Fall of Guitar Rack Effects

Back in the late 1960s and early 1970s, at the dawn of hard rock and heavy metal, guitarists were happy to plug their Les Pauls straight into... Read more »
Aug 18, 2026, 12:15 PM

From Spare Room to Studio: Transform Your Space

In order for a home recording studio to be a productive creative space, it needs to be purpose driven. In other words, you can’t just throw a... Read more »
Aug 12, 2026, 3:45 PM

Studio Innovators: Tom Scholz | Techniques, Tricks & Legacy

Tom Scholz is best known as the guitarist and musical mastermind behind the ’70s arena-rock juggernaut Boston. But did you know that he recorded... Read more »
Aug 10, 2026, 8:15 AM

History of the Roland Space Echo: An Era-Defining Tape Delay

Our industry has seen countless tape delays come and go, but few have remained as iconic as the Roland Space Echo. This seminal hardware effect... Read more »
Aug 6, 2026, 9:15 AM

How Loud Should You Mix?

Thumping bass. Roaring guitars. Let’s face it — cranking up the volume is fun. It gets you pumped. But if you do it while you’re mixing in the... Read more »
Aug 5, 2026, 10:15 AM

How to Record Vocals in Your Closet and Other Creative Tips!

Most home recordists don’t have access to a purpose-built tracking space, but that doesn’t mean you’re limited to the sound of the room you’re... Read more »