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I Visited a Vinyl Mastering Engineer To Learn How Records Are Really Made

Last week, I traveled to Nashville and met with mastering engineer, Bobbi Giel, who showed me how vinyl records are made and his process for mastering music for vinyl.

Thanks to Welcome to 1979 in Nashville for making this possible.

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SPONSORED SALE & GIVEAWAY

Enter to WIN the Shure KSM 32C Condenser Microphone

Featuring a precision engineered ¾” capsule with embossed Mylar diaphragm, the newly updated Shure SM32C delivers a smooth, balanced response and exceptional low-frequency performance typically found in 1” capsules.

Its exemplary off-axis rejection and ultra-low self-noise results in cleaner, more isolated recordings that preserve the detail of the source.

​Ideal for vocals, instruments, drum overheads, and ensembles​.

It is available in two bundled kits for studio and stage applications:

The KSM32C/HM Stage Kit includes a hard mount, premium case and flocked foam windscreen; while the KSM32C/SM Studio Kit includes a shock mount, magnetic pop filter, premium case and threaded adapter.

Enter below for you chance to win!

Giveaway ends July 2, 2026.

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EAR TRAINING GUIDE

Test your ears in the new and improved Ear Training Lab with free practice mode and a fresh design. If you’re ready for the next level, become a member and get access to the structured EQ and compression training modes.