Podcast
Behind The Console
Hosted by Behind The Console · EN
No fluff. No hype. We’re talking shop - production, engineering, the industry, and everything in between. The goal is simple: share what we’ve learned, give free game, and build a community around the craft.
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Episodes
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Do Engineers Deserve Royalties? This Gets Controversial
1w ago00:40:04Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailDo engineers deserve royalties, points, or publishing on the songs they work on? We break down both sides of the debate and discuss when engineers should be treated as service providers versus creative partners. We cover leverage, contribution, risk, and what it really takes to earn backend participation in today’s music industry.
Transcribe →Work-Life Balance In Music: Is Burnout Inevitable?
3w ago00:41:41Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWork-life balance in music, is it even real? Late nights, missed plans, constant pressure, this industry demands a lot. Is balance possible, or is it the price of success?
Transcribe →From DJ To Engineer: OTR Shares His Come Up
Apr 1400:46:23Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWe’ve got our first guest, OTR, in the building. We discuss his work as both a DJ and engineer, his come up, and real insights on DJing, engineering, and the music industry.
Transcribe →Top Recording Mistakes Ruining Your Songs!
Mar 3100:35:27Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIf you spend more time recording it right, you spend less time trying to save it later. We're breaking down the top recording mistakes that people make and how to fix or avoid them!
Transcribe →WE JUST SPENT $10K ON NEW AUDIO GEAR?!
Mar 1700:42:05Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWe just spent $10K on new studio gear. In this episode, we break down what we bought, why we decided to upgrade, and whether expensive equipment actually makes a difference in music production and audio engineering. Does better gear really improve your mixes, or is it more about skill and experience? We talk about the mindset producers develop around upgrading their studios, the psychology of buying new gear, and how to know when it’s actually worth the investment.
Transcribe →Is AI The Future Of Music Or The End Of It?
Mar 300:34:43Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailAI is transforming the music industry at a rapid pace. Is this the next evolution of creativity or the beginning of something entirely different?
Transcribe →How To Set Rates Without Losing Clients
Feb 1700:48:03Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailHow much should you actually charge? How do you raise your rates without losing clients? And what happens when someone doesn’t pay?We share real-world strategies for pricing your work, negotiating professionally, and protecting yourself from bad client situations.
Transcribe →Is Outboard Gear Dying? The Future Of Mixing
Feb 300:47:12Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIn this episode, we take a deep, technical look at the role of analog outboard gear vs plugins in today’s mixing workflow. With plugin emulations getting closer than ever and hybrid setups becoming the norm, we break down whether hardware still offers a real sonic advantage.
Transcribe →Studio Horror Stories & Why Referencing Is Crucial For Your Mixes!
Jan 2000:53:07Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIn this episode, we dive into real studio horror stories from sessions that went completely wrong. We also break down why referencing is crucial for mixing, how to use reference tracks properly, and how referencing can instantly improve your mixes.
Transcribe →What's More Important: Recording, Mixing or Mastering?
Jan 600:46:37Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIn this episode, we break down the differences between recording, mixing, and mastering and explain why each stage is essential.We cover what happens at each step of the process, common mistakes artists make, and how recording, mixing, and mastering work together to create a final sound.
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