Hear the story behind the red pin and the mission behind the Red Pin Podcast. In this introductory episode, host Aleyna Neivandt-Brown shares the journey from student composer and independent artist to audio engineer, educator, and Founder of Red Pin Productions. Learn how the company was built, why this podcast was created, and what you can expect from future episodes covering recording, mixing, mastering, studio techniques, music technology, and the science of audio. Whether you're a hobbyist, aspiring engineer, or seasoned producer, this episode lays the foundation for the series ahead.

Discover how equalization shapes the tone, clarity, and balance of every great mix. In this episode, Aleyna Neivandt-Brown explores the science of frequency—from overtones to beats and combination tones—and applies it to practical audio examples including flute improvisations, sine tones, and noise samples. Learn how to use EQ as both a corrective and creative tool while developing a deeper understanding of the physics behind sound. Whether you're mixing your first session or refining your engineering technique, this episode provides proven strategies for creating cleaner, more transparent mixes.

Take a closer look inside one of the most essential tools in every recording studio. In this episode, Aleyna Neivandt-Brown unpacks how microphones convert sound into electrical signals with approachable scientific breakdowns of dynamic, ribbon, condenser, and piezoelectric microphones. Learn how diaphragm size, polar patterns, phantom power, and transduction principles influence the sound you capture in the studio and in the field. Whether selecting your first microphone or expanding your engineering knowledge, this episode provides a practical foundation for understanding modern microphone technology.

Every room has a sound of its own. In this episode, host Aleyna Neivandt-Brown unpacks the physics of sound, exploring how reflections and reverberation shape what we hear and how engineers manipulate those properties through acoustic treatment and studio design. From concert halls and metal plates to convolution algorithms and professional recording studios, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the acoustic principles that shape every recording. This episode is for musicians, audio engineers, architects, and anyone curious about the science of sound in space.

What really happens when sound enters your computer? In this episode, Aleyna Neivandt-Brown breaks down the analog-to-digital conversion process that makes modern recording possible. Learn how microphones, preamps, and A/D converters transform sound into digital waveforms, and gain a practical understanding of sample rate, bit depth, aliasing, dithering, and DAW workflows. Whether you're just beginning your audio engineering journey or looking to strengthen your technical foundation, this episode explains the science behind digital recording in an approachable, real-world context.

In this inaugural guest feature, host Aleyna Neivandt-Brown invites producer, engineer, and studio owner Chan Leonard to explore what it means to cultivate a studio. From retrofitting an unconventional space to building one from the ground up in Tallahassee, FL, Chan shares the lessons and discoveries that shaped his approach to acoustics, gear, and creating the conditions for great music to happen.

Trace the remarkable journey of music from prehistoric instruments to modern digital production. In this episode, Aleyna Neivandt-Brown chronicles the technological innovations that transformed the way we create, record, and distribute music — from the telegraph to the telharmonium, vacuum tubes to transistors, tape to digital audio workstations. Discover how inventors, engineers, and composers continually reshaped the audio landscape, and how those same patterns continue to influence today's rapidly evolving industry...