Unlocking the Power of Preamps

Engineer Lowell Reynolds takes you through an in-depth exploration of the gear that can make or break your recordings. Looking at pro level preamps that range from more “budget-friendly” models to high-end boutique gear, this four-part series covers the essentials of microphone preamps, breaking down their function, features, and impact on sound. Learn how to choose the right preamp for your needs, whether you’re just starting or aiming for professional-level recordings. Each episode is packed with expert advice, hands-on demonstrations, and sound comparisons that will help elevate your understanding of recording.

4 episodes

Lowell Reynolds

Lowell Reynolds

Engineer

Lowell Reynolds is a multi-Grammy nominated recording and mixing engineer and music producer with over twenty years experience. As one of the first studio engineers from the legendary Blackbird Studio in Nashville Tennessee, Reynolds’ résumé has grown to include some of the premier names in music including Ed Sheeran, Queen, Shania Twain, Pearl Jam, and many others. Reynolds has recorded in some of the most iconic studios in the world, from Blackbird in Nashville, to Henson in L.A., to Air Lyndhurst in London, but he also finds himself at home in smaller, cozier studios.