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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
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 »
May 9, 2022, 6:00 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 »
Apr 29, 2022, 8:00 AM

How to Build a Dolby Atmos Mixing Rig with Apogee Symphony

Dolby Atmos mixing rigs — at least large-scale ones — are complex beasts. Take Sweetwater’s Dolby Atmos room, for example. It not only includes... Read more »
Mar 28, 2022, 10:00 AM

15 Tips for a Smoother Soundcheck – from the Pros

A thorough soundcheck is the first step to achieving a high-quality live mix — as any seasoned live sound engineer will emphatically testify.... Read more »
Mar 4, 2022, 11:56 AM

Is Dolby Atmos the Future of Mixing? Sweetwater Believes So

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably been hearing a lot about Dolby Atmos. Thanks to its adoption by major music-streaming... Read more »
Feb 8, 2022, 8:00 AM

Analog Recording on Any Budget

Fat analog warmth — it’s the Holy Grail that most of us have been chasing since tape-based recording started fading away in the late 1990s. It’s... Read more »