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<\/h2>\n4x Grammy-winning Mixer\/Engineer\/FOH Engineer Migui Maloles on the purity of simple signal paths and small studio spaces<\/h2>\n
LOS ANGELES, CA, April 8, 2024 \u2014 Alexandro \u2018Migui\u2019 Maloles has had a meteoric rise over the past decade. The four-time Grammy-winning engineer has brought his considerable live and studio engineering chops to bear with artists like Fantastic Negrito, Killer Mike, Daniel Caesar, Lil Dicky, Tate McRae, Doja Cat, E-40, and P-Lo. <\/strong><\/p>\n Having recently relocated to LA to be closer to his clients, Migui has assembled a new studio to accommodate the steady work he keeps getting offered. Looking for versatility in a streamlined setup, he has made the <\/strong>Lauten Audio Eden<\/a> (Large Diaphragm Tube Condenser) his studio microphone of choice.<\/p>\n Like many engineers, a key element of Migui\u2019s success has been his ability to tap into the artistic worlds of the artists and performers that he works with. His easy-going manner and ability to authentically channel many different styles of music are a natural outgrowth of his innate curiosity.<\/p>\n \u201cWhat makes an artist choose an engineer is based on their ability to curate a creatively comfortable atmosphere,\u201d he said. \u201cHaving that openness to create and low-key, positive attitude makes them feel like they can be themselves in the studio.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cMy whole goal is to be as transparent as possible, and I think of myself as being somewhat of an artistic chameleon. I just want to translate for these artists as clearly as possible and bring their interior worlds to life.\u201d<\/p>\n Migui favors streamlined gear setups in his studio. In practice, he often chooses deliberately minimalist signal chains to minimize both the technical and conceptual distance between his artists and their performances. \u201cThe gear is obviously a huge part of the process, and you want to know every inch of what you have,\u201d he said. \u201cWhen it comes down to the base of it, though, it\u2019s about getting the idea out and if you can get that atmosphere and energy the gear is really just the icing on the cake of that.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cGiven that, I take what I have really seriously and that\u2019s one of the reasons why I started using the Lauten Eden for vocal performances \u2014 it was the perfect platform for that kind of setup.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Although he now works in major studios around the world, Migui still likes returning to his roots and working in small, minimalist rooms. His studio in LA, which he describes as \u2018more of an overdub and finishing room\u2019, has been streamlined for a quick and rewarding recording process.<\/p>\n \u201cOne thing that I go for when buying gear is versatility,\u201d he said. \u201cWhat are the things that sound amazing, and I can get a lot out of, quickly? I want the stuff that sounds like butter and is easy to manipulate after the fact.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWhen I needed to pick my main studio mic I knew the Eden would be really good for that and also wouldn\u2019t break the bank, so it was an obvious choice.\u201d<\/p>\n Migui regularly utilizes Eden\u2019s Multi-Voicing switch to give his artists a quick \u2018vibe check\u2019, empowering the artist to help find the sound that they want before delivering a performance. The ability to change things up while still maintaining a high-quality baseline sound is ideal for his workflow.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Eden is always up and ready to go because it\u2019s three different microphones in one with that Multi-Voicing switch,\u201d he said. \u201cThere\u2019s a simplicity to using it where I can just get straight to the point, get a few inspiring sounds without any trouble, and process it however we need after the fact.<\/p>\n \u201cBeing able to change the sound up just enough is sometimes the x-factor that makes the artist go for it in the moment, and that\u2019s what we want!\u201d<\/p>\n Despite his success, Migui remains humble and continues to hone his skills and workflow to suit each project. Driven by his own curiosity, he\u2019s always on the lookout for ways to keep his process simple, and inspiring.<\/p>\n \u201cAt the end of the day I\u2019m relying on my experience and taste to work with these artists and keeping that simplicity and transparency at the forefront of what I do,\u201d he said. \u201cRiding the vibe is so important, and if you do that, you can make some incredible art.\u201d<\/p>\n To find out where to buy Lauten Audio Microphones in the UK, visit our Authorised UK Dealers<\/a> page.<\/p>\n And if the Eden is currently out of your budget, check out our interview with Producer Paul Whalley<\/a> (Alice Merton<\/em>, Sigala<\/em>, Lost Frequencies<\/em>) who discusses why he chose Lauten’s outstanding LA-320 V2 valve microphone<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Lauten Audio is a family-owned maker of original, inspiring microphones. Currently available products include the flagship \u201cEden\u201d tube microphone, the award-winning \u201cAtlantis\u201d FET condenser microphone, the groundbreaking \u201cSynergy Series\u201d of noise-rejecting condenser microphones, and the new Series Black family of condenser microphones.<\/p>\n Lauten Audio and its diverse family of users can be found in studios, on stages, and in homes worldwide. <\/p>\n <\/h3>\n
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