Pensado’s Place #77 – Mix Engineer Marcella Araica

February 24th, 2013 by admin

In the 77th episode of Pensado’s Place, Dave and Herb are joined mix engineer Marcella Araica. Marcella has mixed tracks such for artists such as Timbaland, Britney Spears, Madonna, Usher, Pink, and many more. Some of the credits include the songs “Gimmie More” by Britney Spears and “The Way I Are” by Timbaland. The trio talk about Marcella’s work on “The Way I Are”, how she uses sound design in her mixes, as well as her experience being a female engineer in a male-dominated industry. Marcella lists her favorite gear in “Batter’s Box” as well as answers viewers questions in our “Corner Office” segment. For more information on Marcella: – en.wikipedia.org – www.soundonsound.com – www.discogs.com In this week’s ITL, Dave shows you how to make sure your kick drum and bass are working well together in the mix. To enter the Avid Fast Track C600 Giveaway: pensadosplace.tv To enter the Mix With The Master’s sweepstakes: pensadosplace.tv For all of our episodes, contests, news and other opportunities, check us out at: www.pensadosplace.tv Subscribe on iTunes iTunes Video: itun.es iTunes Audio: itun.es Please ‘Like’ and ‘Follow’… twitter: twitter.com facebook: facebook.com Art Institue of California – Los Angeles: www.artinstitutes.edu

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Swedish Chef
February 24th, 2013 at 6:55 pm

Dave, is there a particular reason your mixing room isn’t particularly acoustically treated? I mean, I can hear the ER’s off yourï»¿ voice pretty clearly. Do you find it makes a difference mixing like that, as opposed to mixing in a treated room which is basically dead acoustically? Also, huge thanks for making the series! I’m watching them all and taking notes!
Tennisgirl1990
February 24th, 2013 at 6:55 pm

Totally inspires me, such a great woman!ï»¿
ItsThe1300
February 24th, 2013 at 6:55 pm

It’s amazing of you to take the time for making these shows! It’s priceless advice for young people like me, it really means a lot! Keepï»¿ up the good work!
JayOneAlumni
February 24th, 2013 at 6:55 pm

Cheers ï»¿
Joshua Yeah
February 24th, 2013 at 6:55 pm

You should careï»¿ you silly ‘men’. You’re just embarrassed is all.
inciner8tor
February 24th, 2013 at 6:55 pm

I enjoyed it for the most part. Most of the timeï»¿ it felt like she was trying to figure out how to answer the questions without giving away too much, which makes sense. Overall enjoyable. Dave’s Into The Lair series is much more informative IMO.
JayOneAlumni
February 24th, 2013 at 6:55 pm

Heyï»¿ dumbum, I d’care
Audiomajik
February 24th, 2013 at 6:55 pm

That was informative AND visually stimulating.
Addressing the kick/bass reticulation has become more and more of a task for audio engineers as technology has progressed. In contemporary pop music, it seems that the kick drum plays a much bigger role than ever and getting that correlation betweenï»¿ bass drum and bass synth/guitar plays a bigger part in mixing. Thanks for addressing that in-depthly.
Joshua Yeah
February 24th, 2013 at 6:55 pm

What a stupid, sleazy, comment. I’m sure Dave and Herb don’t want youï»¿ anywhere near their knobs.
Joshua Yeah
February 24th, 2013 at 6:55 pm

Hey dumbum, it’s womAn – womenï»¿ is plural.
JayOneAlumni
February 24th, 2013 at 6:55 pm

I think we found the perfect women?ï»¿
Will Castillo E
February 24th, 2013 at 6:55 pm

Thanks a lot Pensado’sï»¿ Place …
britsluver
February 24th, 2013 at 6:55 pm

She’s amazingï»¿ get her back
Lee Johnsons
February 24th, 2013 at 6:55 pm

Thank You Thank You Thank You!
What a great resource this is, so much information and inspiration
I am so Blessed to have found this on you tube, so many People in the Music business have such genuine Heart and soul, passion, and great sense of humor. Iï»¿ loved watching this presentation, and Marcella you so smart and beautiful and full of JOY!
May God Bless you and protect you all.
Peace and Love
GingerDrums
February 24th, 2013 at 6:55 pm

39:53 THIS GUYï»¿ IS A LEGEND!! such a cheeky charmer LOL love it
hawenam
February 24th, 2013 at 6:55 pm

mmm iï»¿ want to tweak those knobs
LRCProductionsTV
February 24th, 2013 at 6:55 pm

Love the show and you guys are the greatest, but I do need a better backgroundï»¿ in the studio! The interview with Macella was great. Thank you guys!
stillphil
February 24th, 2013 at 6:55 pm

Marcella is SO on point. She speaksï»¿ the way she mixes.
So concise and just zeros in on questions answers.
Passion.
Tomeka Robinson
February 24th, 2013 at 6:55 pm

This is unbelievable, I am also one of few females in myï»¿ engineering class as well. Marcella and I have so much in common…
I feel like she’s telling my story, with the exception that she’s already there! I have 18 months left before graduating with my BOS and I would LOVE to be a part of the Red Bottoms foundation. Please keep me posted. I love watching your show…THANKS!
OmediTV
February 24th, 2013 at 6:55 pm

I really love all these videos! I’ve watched Tricky Stewart, Bryan Kennedy, Kuk Hurrell and my fav, Harvey Mason Jr on thisï»¿ and it’s helped me progress as a producer and an engineer! Thank you guys for these episodes! These not only give me insight, but inspire me to work harder and one day, be sitting on the set and talking too
QueensBLis
February 24th, 2013 at 6:55 pm

and she’s talented as hell and runs one of theï»¿ best studios in NYC
Teddy Calderon
February 24th, 2013 at 6:55 pm

Im taking note on how the workï»¿ flow goes luvin the inside scoups
saturanalog
February 24th, 2013 at 6:55 pm

Ann Minnelliï»¿ (Alicia Keys Engineer) is female.
Marcela Rada
February 24th, 2013 at 6:55 pm

you don’t know any female engineers? that’s weird.. Iï»¿ know quite a few
jeremy keating
February 24th, 2013 at 6:55 pm

if i ever met a female engineer, ie: someone who loves what i love – i would beï»¿ smitten straight away! =]