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Contest Update, FireAid Relief, Audio Engineering Pitfalls

Contest Update, FireAid Relief, Audio Engineering Pitfalls

Nathan Fields
March 08, 2025

The Rareform Rundown #52

Hello Friends,

Nathan here with this weeks dispatch!

First off, our contest submissions are in! We can’t wait to go through them and announce a winner next week!

On a more serious note, the recent wildfires in Los Angeles have left a lasting impact, but the music industry is rallying to help. Major artists and organizations are stepping up through FireAid and other relief efforts to support those affected, including many in our creative community.

And for all the audio pros out there—whether you’re mixing in the studio or running sound live—bad habits can sneak up on you and slow you down. We’re breaking down some of the most common audio engineering pitfalls and how to avoid them.

Let’s dive in!

New projects + music we are looking for

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Stoked to have multiple pieces of our sound design featured in the Skeleton Crew campaign! Appreciate our friends at Disney DTC for making it happen!

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CONTEST UPDATE

We got some awesome submissions in! Can’t wait to run through all of these and announce a winner next week!

Los Angeles is still recovering from the impact of recent wildfires, and the music industry is stepping up to help. Big names like Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, and Live Nation are supporting FireAid, a benefit concert dedicated to relief efforts. Meanwhile, organizations like MusiCares, SONA, Backline, and the NAMM Foundation are providing direct support to music professionals affected by the fires.

At the center of it all was Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, a non-profit that helps industry workers in times of crisis. On March 6, they teamed up with Musicians for Fire Relief for a global livestream concert and auction to raise funds for those in need.

Music Industry Supports Los Angeles Fire Recovery with ‘Sweet Relief’ Benefit Concert

The music industry is uniting to support Los Angeles wildfire recovery. Sweet Relief Musicians Fund and Musicians for Fire Relief will host a global livestream concert and auction on March 6, featuring artists like Dawes, Moby, and Jim James.

www.rareformaudio.com/blog/la-fire-recovery-sweet-relief-benefit

Our Rareform on Rotation playlist just got a fresh update with tracks we’ve been into lately. Join now and vibe with us!

Rareform on Rotation

Handpicked tracks from artists we love.

Working in the audio world isn’t just about making things sound good—it’s also about avoiding the mistakes that can wreck your mix or slow you down. We all have habits, good and bad, that shape how we work in the studio or on stage. The tricky part? Bad habits usually feel easy in the moment but cause problems later. Let’s go over some common audio engineering pitfalls and how to dodge them.

Audio Engineering Pitfalls That Slow You Down (And How to Avoid Them)

Avoid common audio mistakes that cost time and quality in recording and mixing. Learn tips on proper setup, signal balance, cable management, file organization, and monitoring techniques. Stay efficient by steering clear of bad habits and improving your audio workflow. #AudioProduction #MixingTips

www.nathanfieldsmusic.com/blog/avoid-common-audio-mistakes

That’s it for this week!

-Nathan