Audio Engineers React To Viral Audio Memes Ep 2

In this episode of Audio Engineers React to Viral Audio Memes, Matt McMenamin and I dive into some of the wildest, funniest, and most questionable audio advice circulating around TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts. As always, we break everything down from the perspective of real-world audio engineers who live and breathe music production and home recording. From mixing myths to mic placement to instrument fails, from gear hot takes to sound design surprises, we give you unfiltered reactions based on years of experience in professional studios and home studios alike. Whether you’re a beginner producer or a seasoned engineer, this series gives you insider insights, laughs, and real education wrapped into one. Perfect for anyone interested in: Music production Home recording Audio engineering Studio gear reviews Mixing & mastering techniques Learning how to improve your recordings If you enjoy deep-dive breakdowns, studio-tested advice, and entertainment that actually teaches you something, you’re in the right place. This series is quickly becoming a favorite of mine, but I've also gotten great feedback from producers, engineers, and home studio owners because it blends humor, education, and real-world audio knowledge Matt’s website and social medias: (hire this dude!) https://mattmcmenamin.com https://www.tiktok.com/@mattmcmen_music?_r=1&_t=ZP-91UII4bPBl8 https://www.instagram.com/mattmcmen_music?igsh=MWpvZTNsYjc0bnhwbw== Videos We reacted to: Timeline of an Audio engineer: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8DvYoLe/ Trick or treat for audio nerds: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8Dv2Jh3/ Bruce Springsteen recording / waterlogged boombox plugin https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLx02l1xrod/?igsh=MThsOWl2YzcyeWo4Zg== Natural Phase EQ: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8D733c7/ Producer tinkering: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8D7KMsX/ Gold cables: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8D7o67o/ Guitar neck snapping: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8D7KPTP/ The first album was better: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8Dv1aG8/ NS10 Mouse Nest Mod: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8Dv6NyQ/ When everything is stereo nothing is stereo: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8DvrRN6/ Drum Listing: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8DvrAUM/ Live and let die: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8DvNBfT/ John Mayer the cat: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8DvBNAS/ Importance of front end: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8DvePPq/ Song of the summer: (in December) https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8D7KTwJ/ Same song, but With vines: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8DvkTej/ More Devon Again: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8Dv2Xfa/ GEAR LINKS: What I use for audio: (affiliated unless noted otherwise) My Voiceover Mic: https://www.dachmanaudio.com?sca_ref=10393097.24vWojhlskIpJD Roswell Mini K87: https://roswellproaudio.com/chapman My VoiceOver Preamp: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/kO6NWN My Interface: https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/item--ANEDISCRT4PROSYN?siid=317635 My Main Monitors: https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/item--NEUKH120II?siid=335650 My Headphones: https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/item--BEYDT770PRO250?siid=302076 My LiN76 Compressor: https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/item--LIALIN76?siid=322099 Plugins: https://pluginboutique.com/?a_aid=691f3713a627d My Camera Gear: My Main camera: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/RGQarg My Main Lens: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/554z7L My Main On Camera Microphone: https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/item--RODVMNTG?siid=272904 My B Lens: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/qzPo2L My Softbox: https://amzn.to/3EyfA2Q My Video Lighting: https://amzn.to/4oISvMC Subscribe for real-world, no-hype recording insights: www.Youtube.com/@UC7erPUP_HjRQvLg53ck1_Aw Follow me on TikTok/IG: @andrew_chapman Business inquiries: andrewchapmancreative@gmail.com