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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

Aug 12, 2022, 9:00 AM

Sweetwater Studios Plots New Direction

Sweetwater Studios has gone through a lot of changes lately. While the studios here at Sweetwater have always offered top-notch recording... Read more »

Aug 4, 2022, 4:00 PM

What Do Harry Styles, Lil Nas X, and Tyler the Creator Have in Common? Mix Engineer Mike Miller

Mike Miller is one of today’s hottest mix engineers. A trailblazer in the world of Dolby Atmos surround mixing and Apple Spatial Audio, Mike has... Read more »

Jul 22, 2022, 4:31 PM

Is “in the Box” the Best Way to Mix? These Grammy Winners Say Yes!

The digital revolution has enabled home recordists to achieve studio-quality mixes with only a modest financial investment. After all, DAWs and... Read more »

Jul 18, 2022, 5:00 PM

Pulsar Audio Plug-ins: An In-depth Look

Pulsar Audio may not be a familiar name yet; but, given the ultra-high quality of their plug-ins, that stands to change — they’re really... Read more »

Jul 14, 2022, 11:28 AM

Tips for Making Your Project Studio Look More Professional and Feel More Comfortable

If you want your studio to be taken seriously, then you need to project an aura of professionalism. And, if you’re working out of a dirty,... Read more »

Jul 9, 2022, 8:00 AM

Best Sound Systems for Churches

What’s the best sound system for your church? Well, that depends — there are no one-size-fits-all formulas. Bundled or packaged solutions can be... Read more »

Jul 8, 2022, 8:00 AM

What is the Difference Between Mixing and Mastering?

You’ve been woodshedding for what seems like forever. You’ve written a multitude of songs. You’re feeling inspired and you want to create and... Read more »

Jun 28, 2022, 11:00 AM

Mic Lockers of the Pros

A number of Sweetwater’s customers work in professional recording studios. Since microphones are arguably the most important part of any... Read more »

Jun 5, 2022, 7:00 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 »

Jun 1, 2022, 1:00 PM

Chris Lord-Alge’s Dolby Atmos Studio with Focusrite RedNet

Thanks to the recording industry’s ever-increasing adoption of Dolby Atmos, many professional mix engineers are replacing their old-school... Read more »

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