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Raymond Gronvall shares insights on how FOH experience can enhance home studio setups.

Ever wondered what happens when a veteran FOH engineer walks into a quiet studio and meets Chris & Jody? Spoiler: chaos and wisdom collide. This week’s Inside the Recording Studio episode features Raymond Gronvall, a live sound wizard who can tame a riotous stage while still making your vocals sparkle in the booth. Raymond shares what it’s like to mix a sold-out crowd with amps cranked to eleven, dodging rogue feedback while keeping the bassist happy. Chris chips in with a confession about accidentally placing monitors backwards in his first studio session, eliciting a laugh from everyone (yes, even the cat probably groaned). The conversation dives into the controlled side too, exploring how studio mixing demands meticulous attention and patience—but with tricks that can carry over from the stage. For the home studio builder, this episode is a goldmine. Raymond and the hosts cover how FOH experience can improve your room acoustics, monitor choices, and workflow at home. You’ll get actionable recording setup tips and gear guidance, all sprinkled with anecdotes that make tech talk actually fun. It’s practical advice served with a side of dry humor and the occasional “did that…

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