Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
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Where do expensive mic preamps, high-end converters, and 96kHz sample rates actually rank when it comes to making a professional record? After the viral Jim Lill video testing cheap interface preamps against a legendary Neve, the home studio world went into a frenzy. In this video, I take a step back from the noise to give you my honest Music Recording Tier List.
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⏰ Timestamps ⏰
00:00 Intro
01:08 The Music Recording Tier List
01:28 Do Higher Sample Rates Really Sound Better?
02:46 The Song Itself
03:33 Expensive Audio Interfaces
05:13 Does Your DAW Matter?
06:05 Instrument Setup and Tuning
08:05 The Room You Record In
08:55 Bit Depth (16 vs 24-bit)
10:29 Recording Techniques and Mic Placement
12:24 High-End Microphone Preamps
15:00 Recording With Compression and EQ
16:01 Microphone Selection
17:39 Music Arrangements
19:24 Gain Staging
20:22 High-End Audio Converters
21:07 Boutique Audio Cables
22:18 The Most Important Part
22:51 Final Thoughts
Compare CUBASE Versions: new.steinberg.net/cubase/compare-editions
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Some of the gear and plugins I use in the studio:
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CUBASE 15 ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/DKa04a
DAW CONTROLLER Presonus Faderport 16 ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/5bXnGn
STREAM DECK ➜ amzn.to/3OFVHaO
MONOGRAM CC ➜ monogramcc.com/shop
SPEAKER CONTROLLER ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/gbvG75
MICROPHONE ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/b3WVKB
STUDIO MONITORS:
KALI Audio IN-8 ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/XxQVBM
HEADPHONES:
Audeze MM-500 ➜ audeze.com/products/mm-500
STUDIO MONITOR CONTROLLER ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/gbvG75
#mixdownonline #chrisselim
🔥 Get Your FREE Home Studio Gear Guide
👉 mixdownonline.com/gear-guide
Where do expensive mic preamps, high-end converters, and 96kHz sample rates actually rank when it comes to making a professional record? After the viral Jim Lill video testing cheap interface preamps against a legendary Neve, the home studio world went into a frenzy. In this video, I take a step back from the noise to give you my honest Music Recording Tier List.
This video is sponsored by JZ Mics.
👉 intshop.jzmic.com
🔥 Enjoy a 10%OFF with coupon code MIXDOWN10 at checkout.
=================================
ELEVATE YOUR SKILLS NOW ➜ JOIN OUR COURSES
=================================
FOR CUBASE
➡️ THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO CUBASE - Get FULL CONTROL over CUBASE
👉 mixdownonline.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-cubase
➡️ THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO CUBASE MIXING PLUGINS
👉 mixdownonline.com/the-complete-guide-to-cubase-plugins
FOR MIXING
➡️ The Ultimate CUBASE MIXING Masterclass - Craft Professional, Radio-Ready Mixes Using Only the Tools Available to You in CUBASE
👉 mixdownonline.com/The-Ultimate-Cubase-Mixing-Masterclass
FOR RECORDING
➡️ PRO HOME RECORDING WITH CUBASE - Discover the secret to recording amazing sounding tracks, in the comfort of your home studio, with the gear you already have.
👉 mixdownonline.com/recording
FOR MASTERING
➡️ The EASY PATH to PRO Home MASTERING - Learn how to master your music like a pro with simple, effective techniques — no expensive gear required.
👉 mixdownonline.com/mastering
=================================
LET'S STAY CONNECTED
=================================
Instagram: instagram.com/mixdownonline
Facebook: facebook.com/mixdownonline
Tik Tok: ➡︎ tiktok.com/@mixdownonline
Website: mixdownonline.com
⏰ Timestamps ⏰
00:00 Intro
01:08 The Music Recording Tier List
01:28 Do Higher Sample Rates Really Sound Better?
02:46 The Song Itself
03:33 Expensive Audio Interfaces
05:13 Does Your DAW Matter?
06:05 Instrument Setup and Tuning
08:05 The Room You Record In
08:55 Bit Depth (16 vs 24-bit)
10:29 Recording Techniques and Mic Placement
12:24 High-End Microphone Preamps
15:00 Recording With Compression and EQ
16:01 Microphone Selection
17:39 Music Arrangements
19:24 Gain Staging
20:22 High-End Audio Converters
21:07 Boutique Audio Cables
22:18 The Most Important Part
22:51 Final Thoughts
Compare CUBASE Versions: new.steinberg.net/cubase/compare-editions
=================================
Some of the gear and plugins I use in the studio:
=================================
CUBASE 15 ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/DKa04a
DAW CONTROLLER Presonus Faderport 16 ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/5bXnGn
STREAM DECK ➜ amzn.to/3OFVHaO
MONOGRAM CC ➜ monogramcc.com/shop
SPEAKER CONTROLLER ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/gbvG75
MICROPHONE ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/b3WVKB
STUDIO MONITORS:
KALI Audio IN-8 ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/XxQVBM
HEADPHONES:
Audeze MM-500 ➜ audeze.com/products/mm-500
STUDIO MONITOR CONTROLLER ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/gbvG75
#mixdownonline #chrisselim
