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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

Dec 29, 2023, 8:00 AM

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 7, 2023, 8:00 AM

Sony C-800G: Hip-hop’s (Not So) Secret Weapon

The Sony C-800G large-diaphragm condenser microphone is considered reverently even in high-end studio circles. Indeed, this high-priced... Read more »
Jul 31, 2023, 5:00 PM

How to Make Great Live Recordings on a Budget

Want to create a killer live recording of your band without draining your wallet? If so, then it’s easier than you might think, and you don’t... Read more »
Jul 14, 2023, 8:00 AM

Studio Innovators: Bill Putnam | Techniques, Tricks & Legacy

In this installment of Sweetwater’s Studio Innovators series, we’ll delve into the life and technical achievements of Universal Audio founder... Read more »
Jul 6, 2023, 8:00 AM

Power Up Your Processing! Tips for Getting the Most from Your Plug-ins

Tired of your computer clicking, popping, and throwing error messages whenever you’re mixing? If so, then your plug-ins are likely pushing your... Read more »
Mar 13, 2023, 8:00 AM

Headphone Routing Basics for Home Studios

Headphones are as ubiquitous in the studio as microphones — they are essential to audio production. Whether you’re working solo with a single... Read more »
Mar 6, 2023, 8:00 AM

Gear of the Pros: Compressors

Ever wonder what compressors studio pros use? Since many of Sweetwater’s customers are working professionals with discerning tastes in gear, we... Read more »
Feb 16, 2023, 4:30 PM

10 Albums That Are Complete Masterpieces — According to You!

Sweetwater recently created a poll on social media in which we asked our customers to cast a vote for the album they considered to be “a... Read more »
Nov 3, 2022, 8:00 AM

Treat Yo’self: 4 Legit Reasons to Buy Yourself a Gift

Tired of getting socks for Christmas when you really want a Stratocaster? There’s a logical solution: buy the gift yourself. After all, you know... Read more »
Oct 27, 2022, 8:00 AM

Gear of the Pros: EQs

We have access to scores of working professional audio engineers here at Sweetwater, so we thought we’d pick their brains about what outboard... Read more »

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