Before the Tour

I speak with audio engineer and podcaster, Jordan Moore, who runs a studio in Hamilton, Ontario where he records and mixes audio recordings of various genres, and manages his podcast network, including Before the Tour. Jordan is a veteran of live sound and really understands what it takes to record professional quality material without spending money on studio space and time, so I wanted to talk to him about techniques that take your home studio set up to the next level.

Show Notes

On Episode 8, I speak with audio engineer and podcaster, Jordan Moore. Jordan runs a studio in Hamilton, Ontario where he records and mixes audio recordings of various genres, and manages his podcast network, including Before the Tour. Jordan is a veteran of live sound and really understands what it takes to record professional quality material without spending money on studio space and time, so I wanted to talk to him about techniques that take your home studio set up to the next level. We also chat about the importance of taking time off and finding hobbies to separate and manage your work/life relationships.

In this episode, we will cover:
  • Jordan's podcast network, The Pod Cabin
  • Jordan's Podcast, Influential Barbecue, and his BBQ page, The Backyard Brisket
  • Jordan’s journey from performing and touring into mixing and recording
  • Affordable gear for beginners
  • Tips for higher quality home recordings
  • Tips for sending music to mixing engineers
  • How to reduce room sounds and “noisy” recordings
  • Condensor vs. dynamic microphones
  • The use of Filepass.com for sharing bounces and mixing notes quickly, and remotely
  • Stereo vs. mono recording, EQ and compression tips
  • Our annual Ontario duck hunt!

Reach out to Jordan at: Jordanmooreaudio.com

Thank you for listening! Episode 9 releases October 3rd, 2022

What is Before the Tour?

Welcome to Before the Tour, a podcast focused on sharing information and connecting the musical community through conversations with songwriters, producers, managers, booking agents, audio engineers, and everything in between.
Hosted by Hunter Sheridan of @huntersheridanmusic