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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

Jan 1, 2019, 8:00 AM

2018 Year in Review

Across-the-board, 2018 was an exciting year for us here at Sweetwater. We met lots of exciting new people and reconnected with many old friends.... Read more »

Dec 29, 2018, 8:00 AM

Top 10 Things You Should Know Before Building a Studio

There are numerous advantages to having a home recording studio — being able to produce your own music, your own way, and on your own time is... Read more »

Dec 20, 2018, 8:00 AM

Mixing on Headphones? 5 Tips for a Great Mix

When you’re mixing, nothing beats a quality set of studio monitors inside a well-treated acoustic space. But what if your room has poor... Read more »

Dec 10, 2018, 8:00 AM

4 Easy Production Tricks to Try on Your Next Mix

As audio engineers, we’re often asked to “fix it in the mix.” Sometimes this means adding a bit of extra EQ or editing out a few unwanted... Read more »

Dec 1, 2018, 8:00 AM

10 Essentials for Any Home Recording Studio

When we talk about gear, most of us immediately think of the cool stuff: microphones, preamps, compressors, DAWs, plug-ins — that kind of stuff.... Read more »

Nov 26, 2018, 8:00 AM

Exploring the Songwriting Style of Bruce Springsteen

Adult life is dealing with an enormous amount of questions that don’t have answers. So I let the mystery settle into my music. I don’t deny... Read more »

Nov 14, 2018, 3:01 PM

What Makes the SM57 So Great

There’s one microphone that every engineer, pro or otherwise, has in their mic locker, and that’s the legendary Shure SM57 — it’s the most... Read more »

Nov 2, 2018, 11:00 AM

11 Guitar Gifts Chosen by Sweetwater Staff

Guitarists can be a finicky bunch, so buying them a gift can be quite daunting. But before you pick out an “I’d Rather Be Playing Guitar”... Read more »

Nov 2, 2018, 8:00 AM

Fender Custom Shop Limited-run Masterbuilt Stratocasters with Brazilian Rosewood Necks

Are you searching for a one-of-a-kind Strat? Something that’s guaranteed to attract attention every time you open your guitar case? If so, you... Read more »

Oct 12, 2018, 3:42 PM

How to Get a Console Sound in the Box

When most of us think of a professional studio, we often conjure up images of Neve 80 Series or SSL 4000/9000 Series consoles and a Studer A800... Read more »

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