#172: How Pink Noise Can Transform Your Sound Setup and Speaker Calibration with Mike Dow

Music Production and Mixing Tips for Beginner Producers and Artists | Inside The Mix

Ever wondered how to calibrate your speakers or if speaker calibration is even worth it? Curious about pink noise, how to use it, or whether a subwoofer can truly improve sound quality? Then this episode of Inside The Mix is for you!

Join me as I sit down with audio expert Mike Dow, whose nearly 40 years of experience in the industry shine through in our conversation about speaker calibration, room acoustics, and achieving studio-level sound quality at home. Together, we delve into the importance of every link in the audio chain and uncover how the right setup can elevate your listening and mixing experience.

Discover practical techniques for optimizing your audio setup, from using pink noise to verifying calibration sources like Dolby’s tools. Learn how room dimensions, symmetry, and monitor placement can significantly impact your sound. Plus, we dive into the fascinating benefits of using multiple subwoofers to achieve a perfectly balanced frequency response, a game-changing technique inspired by live sound engineering.

Finally, Mike shares his passion for vintage synthesizers with insights from his popular YouTube series, Mike’s on Mics. It’s a mix of nostalgia, tech, and practical wisdom you won’t want to miss!

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• How to calibrate your speakers for optimal sound accuracy.
• The role of pink noise and how to use it in calibration.
• Why room dimensions and symmetry are crucial for frequency balance.
• The benefits of using multiple subwoofers for better sound quality.
• Tips on verifying calibration sources for reliable results.
• Insights into vintage synthesizers and the magic of Mike's YouTube series, Mike’s on Mics.

Listen to the Mikes on Mics podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gs0sDCKjTy4&t=135s
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1. Speaker Calibration and Sound Accuracy (00:00:00)

2. Optimising System With Pink Noise (00:12:28)

3. Optimising Home Studio Speaker Placement (00:27:02)

4. Optimising Low-End With Multiple Subs (00:35:17)

5. The Power of Multiple Subs (00:40:27)

6. Interactive Review and Shout Out (00:44:51)