True Peak Hour
True Peak Hour
True Peak Hour
Join us as we share all the ups, downs, struggles and successes that come with being a working audio engineer. Hosted by Jennifer Ortiz and Christal Jerez, the topics covered are for both beginners and experienced audio professionals alike. Conversations will also feature guests from the music industry who will share their stories, processes, and workflows with listeners. This podcast is powered by EngineEars.
S1E6 - Freelance vs Staff Engineering
In this episode, Jenny and Christal reflect on their experiences as both freelance and studio staff engineers. The pros and cons of each role are shared while still diving into an honest discussion on the engineer’s lifestyle. Follow us on Instagram @truepeakhour and visit our website to stay up to date with our show.Music Produced by: Becky Mathai, Maddi St John, Alé Araya, and Max VossbergShow Recorded and Edited by Jennifer Ortiz.Powered by EngineEars.
Jun 28, 2022
38 min
S1E5 - NAMM 2022 Recap
Join us as we recount our recent experience at this year's NAMM in Anaheim, California! We discuss our our favorite panels, booths, and gear. Thank you to everyone that said hi to us and we're so happy we got to meet the EngineEars community in person.  Follow us on Instagram @truepeakhour and visit our website to stay up to date with our show.Music Produced by: Becky Mathai, Maddi St John, Alé Araya, and Max VossbergShow Recorded and Edited by Jennifer Ortiz.
Jun 14, 2022
24 min
S1E4 - Notes, Revisions, and Deliverables
As a continuation of last episode's conversation, Jenny and Christal talk about the steps following a mix. Sometimes this includes notes and revisions while other times mixes are approved and ready for deliverables. We discuss what deliverables we turn in once a mix is approved and everything else that signifies the end of the mix process. (Our building's a/c was wonky day of recording - sorry for additional noise and thanks for listening!)Follow us on Instagram @truepeakhour and visit our website to stay up to date with our show. Music Produced by: Becky Mathai, Maddi St John, Alé Araya, and Max VossbergShow Recorded and Edited by Jennifer Ortiz.Powered by EngineEars.
May 31, 2022
27 min
S1E3 - Mixing Workflow
Mixing workflow conversations are often limited to just the mix process. But what about all the other tasks the mixing engineer handles when working on a mix? In this episode, Jenny and Christal talk about the behind scenes work - everything from the booking stage to knowing when a mix is finished. Join us and share what you do that is essential to your mixing workflow.Follow us on Instagram @truepeakhour and visit our website to stay up to date with our show. Music Produced by: Becky Mathai, Maddi St John, Alé Araya, and Max VossbergShow Recorded and Edited by Jennifer Ortiz.Powered by EngineEars.
May 17, 2022
39 min
S1E2 - Recording Workflow
Recording is more than pushing 3...F12...Command + Spacebar or whatever quick key you use to start rolling. Listen to Jenny and Christal go over their own recording workflows. Hear what has worked for them, what hasn't, and what they have done to gain and retain recording clients. Follow us on Instagram @truepeakhour and visit our website to stay up to date with our show. Music Produced by: Becky Mathai, Maddi St John, Alé Araya, and Max VossbergShow Recorded and Edited by Jennifer Ortiz.Powered by EngineEars.
May 3, 2022
34 min
S1E1 - Meet Your Hosts!
Join us as your hosts, Jennifer Ortiz (@jny.mixedit) and Christal Jerez (@her_ez) interview each other and share their individual professional journeys and how they met via EngineEars.Follow us on Instagram @truepeakhour and visit our website to stay up to date with our show. Music Produced by: Becky Mathai, Maddi St John, Alé Araya, and Max VossbergShow Recorded and Edited by Jennifer Ortiz.Powered by EngineEars.
Apr 16, 2022
40 min