Zion Recording Studio

04/09/2025

Engineering Tip: Think of your mix as a space, not just a collection of sounds.”🎚️
This shifts your focus from merely balancing levels and EQ to creating a three-dimensional, immersive environment for the listener. It’s about placement, depth, and dimension.🎧

Panning isn’t just left-right. Think of panning as a way to place elements in a 3D space. High-frequency elements can feel more “forward,” while low-frequency elements (for example bass) can sit deeper in the mix. Try to use the full stereo field, but don’t overdo it—every element has its place.🔊

Use reverb and delay creatively to position sounds in space. A snare hit, for example, can feel close and direct with a short, tight reverb.. The key is controlling where sounds feel like they’re coming from in the room, which impacts both depth and emotional tone.

Depth via EQ and volume. High frequencies tend to cut through and feel upfront, while low frequencies are felt rather than heard. By sculpting your EQ, you can create the illusion of distance or proximity in the sound!

29/08/2025

Today, I had the privilege of participating in a business class at my studio , facilitated by one of my favourite tutors, mentors, and work colleagues, Throughout my professional journey, Gemma has consistently provided support. I hold Gemma in the highest regard and have so much love for this woman and she has inspired me on my journey!💐

27/08/2025

Mixing and Mastering tip:🎛️
Automate, Don’t Just Equalize
“Static EQ is good. Automation is top-tier.”

Automation lets you shape emotion, clarity, and focus moment by moment.

In mixing: automate vocal levels instead of over-compressing them. Ride reverb sends to enhance emotion. Pull instruments down slightly when they’re not the focus.
In mastering: automate EQ or stereo width to subtly widen choruses or brighten verses — especially on longer tracks!

22/08/2025

It’s always a pleasure to link up and work with these amazing individuals 🤝🏾 ft a message from at the end! 🗣️

21/08/2025

Mixing and mixing tip for your mental pocket🎛️ Leave at least 6dB of headroom on your stereo mix buss. Avoid brickwall limiting or heavy compression on the 2-buss. Mastering needs clean dynamics to work with. Export at 24-bit WAV for best fidelity.

14/08/2025

21/07/2025

What the song said🔥👨🏾‍💻 Are you having a good Monday?

17/07/2025

🎚 Mixing Tip: Mix at Low Volume and reference at High Volume
When you mix at a low volume (conversational level), your ears perceive balance more accurately, especially for vocals, midrange, and harsh frequencies. If it sounds great quiet, it will sound great loud. 🔥

Do 80–90% of your mixing at low volume (65–75 dB SPL).

14/07/2025

Good afternoon Monday, kicking off the week with some behind-the-scenes pics from GRS live preparations 🎛️! More GRS live content coming your way soon! 🔥.

11/07/2025

Friday Flicks📸 I had the pleasure of having students in to record pieces of their final projects today 🎹

10/07/2025

Thought Thursday: my mixing and mastering tip of the day is: use reference tracks throughout both the mixing and mastering process. 🎛️ This means regularly comparing your mix or master to professionally released songs in the same genre, not just at the end, but as you work.  🎶 •    Gauge loudness, tonal balance, and stereo width so your music translates well across all playback systems.🔊
    •    Identify frequency buildups, masking, or missing elements by direct comparison, allowing you to make objective decisions rather than relying solely on your ears, which can become fatigued or biased over time.👂🏽
    •    Guide your EQ, compression, and limiting choices to achieve a competitive and polished sound📈

09/07/2025

Well Educated Wednesday!🧠 I had pleasure of showing students the Dolby Atmos suite . If you haven’t already experienced the immersive sound of Dolby Atmos message me and come find out!👂🏽