Audio Path Podcast

For the first time on Audio Path, Trent and John welcome a special guest: Whitney Harrison, co-owner of Live at Ted’s in Wilmington, NC. Whitney shares what it’s really like to run an independent listening room—from...

<p>Mastering is finally getting its moment on Audio Path. In this episode, John and Trent break down what mastering actually is, why it matters, and clear up some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding the process...

<p>When is the right time to leave the day job and go all in on music? In this episode, John and Trent share the stories behind their transitions from part-time creatives to full-time audio professionals. From studio...

<p>This episode dives into the world of church music and its role as a powerful training ground for musicians. John and Trent unpack the tension between creativity and structure in modern worship, from “playing the...

<p>At some point, many audio professionals reach a turning point where their passion shifts from a hobby into a real business. In this episode, John and Trent discuss what it actually means to formalize your work as a...

<p>In this episode, John and Trent break down how they approach mixing from both the studio and the live sound perspective. Starting with the fundamentals of building a mix, they talk through their individual workflows...

<p>In this episode, John and Trent dive into the inevitable highs and lows of working in the music industry. From milestone moments like landing your first real client or working with notable artists, to the self-doubt...

<p>In this tech-focused episode of Audio Path, John and Trent break down why room tuning is essential to creating mixes that actually translate. They cover reflection points, room modes, speaker placement, acoustic...

<p>Burnout is something every creative faces eventually—but how do you recognize it, recover from it, and build a sustainable career that lasts? In this episode, John and Trent share honest stories from their own...

<p>In this episode of Audio Path, John and Trent dive deep into the often-overlooked art of live monitoring. From the early days of stage sound to modern in-ear systems, they break down what makes a great monitor mix...

<p>Analog versus digital is one of the most debated topics in audio, and in this episode of Audio Path, we finally dive in. From tape machines, recall sheets, and real-time automation to modern plugins, amp modelers...

<p>In this episode of Audio Path, we dive into the 80/20 rule and how it applies to life and work in the audio and music industry. From clients and gear to plugins, workflow, and saying no to the wrong opportunities, we...

<p>In this episode of Audio Path, John and Trent take a brutally honest—and hilarious—look at the mistakes that can cost you the gig in both studio and live audio environments. From early-career blunders to...

<p>In this honest and eye-opening episode, John and Trent pull back the curtain on one of the most challenging parts of working in the music industry—dealing with difficult artists and strained client relationships...

<p>John Kimbrough and Trent Harrison open up their gear cases and share the essential tools every audio engineer should have—whether you’re stepping into someone else’s studio or mixing live on the road. From...