# Amazing Audio > Great sound starts at the microphone ## Posts - [Case Study: Fixing OBS Audio Running Ahead of Video](https://amazing.audio/case-study-fixing-obs-audio-out-of-sync-with-video/): Case studyRemote session Case Study: Fixing OBS Audio Running Ahead of Video Paul AndrewsAudio engineer and founder, Amazing Audio · October 2026 Client A live streamer Setup Sony Handycams, Elgato Cam Links, Zoom F6 mixer, Lenovo Legion laptop, OBS Problem Audio ran ahead of the video, on stream and in recordings Fix Updated the firmware […] - [Case Study: Fixing Podcast Sound with a RØDECaster Pro II](https://amazing.audio/case-study-fixing-podcast-sound-with-a-rodecaster-pro-ii/): Discover how Amazing Audio diagnosed and fixed "sub-par" podcast sound for a West London studio. By stripping away aggressive over-processing on a RØDECaster Pro II and correctly configuring Shure SM7B microphones, we delivered a natural, broadcast-ready template that finally matched the studio's professional look. - [Case Study: Fixing Logic Pro CPU Overload Errors When Streaming with OBS](https://amazing.audio/case-study-fixing-logic-pro-cpu-overload-errors-when-streaming-with-obs/): Discover how Amazing Audio eliminated "System Overload" errors for a Twitch streamer on an older iMac. By replacing Logic Pro with a lightweight AU micro-host for their Native Instruments soundboard, we optimized CPU usage and stabilized OBS streaming without needing expensive hardware upgrades. - [Case Study: Ongoing Tech Support & Workflow Optimisation for Mike Batt](https://amazing.audio/case-study-ongoing-tech-support-workflow-optimisation-for-mike-batt/): Discover how Amazing Audio provides ongoing remote technical support and workflow optimization for legendary British musician Mike Batt, helping him seamlessly navigate Logic Pro production and OBS live streaming without interrupting his creative process. - [Case Study: Routing Real-Time VST Effects for Live Streaming](https://amazing.audio/case-study-routing-real-time-vst-effects-for-live-streaming/): Case studyFull Studio Setup Case Study: Routing Real-Time VST Effects for Live Streaming Paul AndrewsAudio engineer and founder, Amazing Audio · May 2026 Client Amy, a singer streaming live Setup Windows laptop, RØDE NT1-A, Focusrite Scarlett, VoiceMeeter Banana, OBS Problem Stuttering, dropouts and digital noise once live vocal effects were added Fix Stable ASIO driver […] - [Case Study: Seamless Xbox and OBS Audio Routing for Streaming](https://amazing.audio/case-study-seamless-xbox-and-obs-audio-routing-for-streaming/): Case studyLive Diagnostic Case Study: Seamless Xbox and OBS Audio Routing for Streaming Paul AndrewsAudio engineer and founder, Amazing Audio · May 2026 Client A Twitch streamer Setup Xbox One, Elgato HD60 X, Turtle Beach Stealth 700, OBS Problem Capture card and headset mic wouldn’t work together, and party chat was missing from the stream […] - [Case Study: Simplifying TotalMix FX for Voice Recording](https://amazing.audio/case-study-simplifying-totalmix-fx-for-voice-recording/): Case studyFull Studio Setup Case Study: Simplifying TotalMix FX for Voice Recording Paul AndrewsAudio engineer and founder, Amazing Audio · May 2026 Client A breathwork teacher Setup RME Babyface Pro FS, TotalMix FX, Ableton Live, Mac Problem Couldn’t hear her own voice while recording through TotalMix FX Fix Set up hardware monitoring, mirrored the outputs […] - [Case Study: Fixing Headphone Mix Levels with Focusrite Control](https://amazing.audio/case-study-fixing-headphone-mix-levels-with-focusrite-control/): Case studyLive Diagnostic Case Study: Fixing Headphone Mix Levels with Focusrite Control Paul AndrewsAudio engineer and founder, Amazing Audio · May 2026 Client A home recording artist Setup Focusrite Scarlett 6i6, Focusrite Control, Cubase Problem Couldn’t balance the backing track and his voice in the headphones Fix Switched to hardware monitoring and built a custom […] - [Case Study: Achieving Zero-Latency Vocal Monitoring](https://amazing.audio/case-study-achieving-zero-latency-vocal-monitoring/): Case studyLive Diagnostic Case Study: Achieving Zero-Latency Vocal Monitoring Paul AndrewsAudio engineer and founder, Amazing Audio · May 2026 Client A producer and singer-songwriter Setup RME interface with TotalMix FX, Logic Pro Problem He wanted no vocal in his headphones; his singing partner needed hers with reverb and no delay Fix Moved monitoring to the […] - [Case Study: Fixing Fuzzy High Notes for a Twitch Singer](https://amazing.audio/case-study-fixing-fuzzy-high-notes-for-a-twitch-singer/): Case studyFull Studio Setup Case Study: Fixing Fuzzy High Notes for a Twitch Singer Paul AndrewsAudio engineer and founder, Amazing Audio · May 2026 Client A karaoke streamer on Twitch and YouTube Setup Shure SM7B, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, OBS Problem Loud high notes distorted and turned fuzzy on stream Fix Turned the Scarlett’s gain down […] - [Case Study: Diagnosing a Silent Headset Microphone](https://amazing.audio/case-study-diagnosing-a-silent-headset-microphone/): Case studyLive Diagnostic Case Study: Diagnosing a Silent Headset Microphone Paul AndrewsAudio engineer and founder, Amazing Audio · May 2026 Client A home recordist Setup Behringer HLC 660M headset, Cubase, Windows Problem Playback worked, but Cubase recorded nothing from the headset mic Fix Ruled out the software, then from a photo of the opened XLR […] - [Case Study: Routing Professional Guitar Audio into Zoom](https://amazing.audio/case-study-routing-professional-guitar-audio-into-zoom/): Case studyFull Studio Setup Case Study: Routing Professional Guitar Audio into Zoom Paul AndrewsAudio engineer and founder, Amazing Audio · May 2026 Client A guitar student taking lessons on Zoom Setup MOTU M4, VoiceMeeter Banana, Zoom, Windows Problem His guitar sounded thin and muffled to his teacher, through his webcam mic Fix Solved an interface […] - [Case Study: Fixing Vocal Compression Clicks and Plugin Order](https://amazing.audio/case-study-fixing-vocal-compression-clicks-and-plugin-order/): Case studyLive Diagnostic Case Study: Fixing Vocal Compression Clicks and Plugin Order Paul AndrewsAudio engineer and founder, Amazing Audio · May 2026 Client A music producer Setup Logic Pro Problem A click or swoosh at the start of vocal phrases Fix Traced it to plugin order and reordered the chain so the compressor came before […] - [Case Study: Optimising a Voiceover Studio and Processing Chain](https://amazing.audio/case-study-optimizing-a-voiceover-studio-and-processing-chain/): Case studyFull Studio Setup Case Study: Optimising a Voiceover Studio and Processing Chain Paul AndrewsAudio engineer and founder, Amazing Audio · May 2026 Client A voiceover artist, back for a second session Setup RØDE NT1-A, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, Mac, TwistedWave Problem Wanted to finish her studio: mic placement, gain and a processing chain Fix Set […] - [Case Study: Fixing a Rising Noise Floor on a Focusrite Scarlett](https://amazing.audio/case-study-fixing-a-rising-noise-floor-on-a-focusrite-scarlett/): Case studyLive Diagnostic Case Study: Fixing a Rising Noise Floor on a Focusrite Scarlett Paul AndrewsAudio engineer and founder, Amazing Audio · May 2026 Client A voiceover artist building a home studio Setup RØDE NT1-A, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen, Mac Problem A hiss that swelled up every time she paused Fix Traced it to […] - [Case Study: Eliminating Echo and Background Noise in OBS](https://amazing.audio/case-study-eliminating-echo-and-background-noise-in-obs/): Case studyLive Diagnostic Case Study: Eliminating Echo and Background Noise in OBS Paul AndrewsAudio engineer and founder, Amazing Audio · May 2026 Client A new podcaster Setup MacBook, Blue Yeti, OBS, acoustic panels Problem Loud background noise and a hollow echo in OBS, made worse by stacked noise filters Fix Removed a hidden 18dB macOS […] - [Case Study: Fixing Low Recording Levels for Guided Meditations](https://amazing.audio/case-study-fixing-low-recording-levels-for-guided-meditations/): Case studyLive Diagnostic Case Study: Fixing Low Recording Levels for Guided Meditations Paul AndrewsAudio engineer and founder, Amazing Audio · May 2026 Client A guided meditation teacher Setup Blue Yeti, Audacity, Windows 11, HP PC Problem Clipped word endings, and breaths silenced by hidden noise reduction Fix Turned off the Windows and HP audio enhancements, […] - [Case Study: Getting Started as a Voice Actor](https://amazing.audio/case-study-getting-started-as-a-voice-actor/): Case studyFull Studio Setup Case Study: Getting Started as a Voice Actor Paul AndrewsAudio engineer and founder, Amazing Audio · May 2026 Client A new voice actor Setup MacBook, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, RØDE NT1-A, Audacity Problem Had all the gear but couldn’t get it working together Fix Set up the mic and gain, configured Audacity, […] - [Case Study: Fixing Harsh Vocals on Premium Gear](https://amazing.audio/case-study-fixing-harsh-vocals-on-premium-gear/): Case studyRemote session Case Study: Fixing Harsh Vocals on Premium Gear Paul AndrewsAudio engineer and founder, Amazing Audio · May 2026 Client A guitarist and producer Setup Neumann TLM 103, Neve 1073, Universal Audio Apollo, Ableton Live Problem Thin, harsh vocals despite a top-end recording chain Fix Corrected the Neve 1073’s gain staging, repositioned the […] - [Amazing Audio Case Study: Hey There Daliah](https://amazing.audio/amazing-audio-case-study-hey-there-daliah/): Case studyRemote session Case Study: HeyThereDaliah Paul AndrewsAudio engineer and founder, Amazing Audio · May 2026 Client Daliah, a Twitch streamer Setup Elgato Wave Link, OBS, GTA V Problem Mic silent in OBS and game chat, and nothing in her headphones Fix Re-enabled the Wave Link headphone output and talked her through choosing the right […] - [Amazing Audio Case Study: Reel Time With Mark](https://amazing.audio/amazing-audio-case-study-reel-time-with-mark/): Case studyRemote session Case Study: Reel Time with Mark Paul AndrewsAudio engineer and founder, Amazing Audio · May 2026 Client Mark, Reel Time with Mark on YouTube Setup OBS, YouTube Problem Viewers complaining about his volume and sound Fix Guided mic position, then noise reduction, a compressor and a limiter in OBS The Challenge Mark […] - [Amazing Audio Case Study: Andrea Kummer](https://amazing.audio/amazing-audio-case-study-andrea-kummer/): Case studyFull Studio Setup Case Study: Andrea Kummer Paul AndrewsAudio engineer and founder, Amazing Audio · May 2026 Client Andrea Kummer, voice actor Setup RØDE NT1-A, Focusrite Scarlett Solo, Reaper Problem Thin recordings despite new gear and hours of tutorials Fix Adjusted mic position and gain, then added only light compression and a gentle low-end […] ## Pages - [Full Studio Setup](https://amazing.audio/services/full-studio-setup/): Full Studio Setup £180 · around 2 hours Other Services What it is A hands-on remote session where I set up your whole signal path with you, from the microphone, through your audio interface, into your recording or streaming software, so you finish with a setup that sounds right and keeps working. How the session […] - [Intake](https://amazing.audio/intake/): ★★★★★ 5.0 from 175+ Google reviews for my consultancy, Audio Support Tell me what’s wrong with your sound. Free first look. Reply by the next working day. Describe the problem below. I read every one myself, and I’ll reply by the next working day (UK hours) telling you which option will fix it and how […] - [story](https://amazing.audio/story/): My Story My name is Paul Andrews. For over two decades, I have run a technical consultancy called Audio Support, solving deeply complex music technology issues for recording studios and professional producers. The Origin Story In November 2024 I ran an experiment: I put my remote audio troubleshooting on Fiverr. I expected the people I […] - [Thank You](https://amazing.audio/thank-you/): Thanks. I’ve got it. I’ll reply by the next working day. Your message has come straight to me, not to a team or a bot. I read every one myself. What happens next I read what you’ve sent and look at anything you linked. By the next working day (UK hours) I email you back, […] - [Quick Audio Audit](https://amazing.audio/services/quick-audio-audit/): Quick Audio Audit £40 / $35 USD Other Services What it is An asynchronous review service where you submit a raw or produced sample of your video or audio content to our engineering team for a professional assessment. Best for Creators, podcasters, and streamers who want a professional evaluation of their current sound quality. We […] - [Live Diagnostic Call](https://amazing.audio/services/live-diagnostic-call/): Live Diagnostic Call £80 / $100 USD Other Services What it is A focused, 1-on-1 remote screen-share session designed to quickly troubleshoot, untangle, and resolve specific audio issues that are blocking your creative workflow. Best for Fixing immediate technical glitches that pop up out of nowhere. If your microphone has suddenly stopped recording sound, you’re […] - [Pro Audio Setup](https://amazing.audio/services/pro-audio-setup/): Full Pro Audio Setup £120 / $150 USD Other Services What it is A comprehensive, hands-on remote session where an Amazing Audio engineer takes control of your system to completely configure your hardware and software from the ground up. We leave no stone unturned to ensure your studio operates flawlessly. Best for Setting up new […] - [Services](https://amazing.audio/services/): Expert Audio Services Whether you need a complete studio configuration from scratch or just a second pair of professional ears, we have a service tailored to your setup Diagnosis Free What it is Send me your audio clips. I’ll listen properly and tell you what’s wrong and how I’d fix it. When you hear back […] - [Troubleshooting & Consultancy: Rescuing Your Sound](https://amazing.audio/expertise/troubleshooting-consultancy-rescuing-your-sound/): Troubleshooting & Consultancy: Rescuing Your Sound Start Your Free Diagnostic The Gear Frustration Trap Here is the most common story I hear at Amazing Audio: A creator watches a YouTube video, buys the exact same expensive microphone and interface as their favourite idol, plugs it all in… and it sounds terrible. The frustration is immense. […] - [Complex App Routing: Untangling Your Audio Ecosystem](https://amazing.audio/expertise/complex-app-routing-untangling-your-audio-ecosystem/): Complex App Routing: Untangling Your Audio Ecosystem Start Your Free Diagnostic The Digital Routing Puzzle In modern content creation, plugging in your microphone is only step one. The real challenge is getting your operating system, your chat software, your game, your DAW, and your broadcasting app to all talk to each other without causing stuttering […] - [Hardware Integration: Building a Bulletproof Setup](https://amazing.audio/expertise/hardware-integration-building-a-bulletproof-setup/): Hardware Integration: Building a Bulletproof Setup Start Your Free Diagnostic The Physical Foundation of Your Studio You never quite know what you’re going to get when connecting studio hardware. Every content creator takes their own unique path to building their setup, mixing different brands, cables, and computers. But while the gear varies, the roadblocks are […] - [EQ, Compression & Processing: Sculpting Your Final Sound](https://amazing.audio/expertise/eq-compression-processing-sculpting-your-final-sound/): EQ, Compression & Processing: Sculpting Your Final Sound Start Your Free Diagnostic The Art of Digital Processing Once you have captured a clean signal at the source, digital processing is how you take that raw audio and mould it into a broadcast-ready product. Whether you are a voiceover artist requiring a crystal-clear, transparent read, a […] - [Microphone Setup & Positioning: The Core of Your Sound](https://amazing.audio/expertise/microphone-setup-positioning-the-core-of-your-sound/): Microphone Setup & Positioning: The Core of Your Sound Start Your Free Diagnostic Why Microphone Technique Matters Long before your audio hits an EQ plugin or a compressor, your fundamental tone is decided by physical space. Knowing exactly how your specific microphone is designed to capture sound—and how your physical relation to it alters that […] - [Gain Staging: The Foundation of Clean Audio](https://amazing.audio/expertise/gain-staging/): Gain Staging: The Foundation of Clean Audio Start Your Free Diagnostic What is Gain Staging? Gain staging is the process of managing the audio signal level at every single point in your recording chain. The goal is simple: achieve the optimum signal-to-noise ratio. If your signal is too hot, you overload the equipment and get […] - [Expertise](https://amazing.audio/expertise/): My Expertise Amazing Audio is me, Paul Andrews: a remote audio engineer dedicated to solving the technical frustrations of content creators, voice actors, musicians, and streamers. With over twenty years of studio experience and a proven track record in remote troubleshooting, I don’t just guess—I diagnose, optimise, and rescue your sound. Start Your Free Diagnostic […] - [Case Studies](https://amazing.audio/case-studies/): Case studies I diagnose. I resolve. I rescue your sound. Browse my archive of real-world technical fixes. This is my open logbook of successful studio and streaming setups. Filter by area of expertise or search for your specific audio problem. From clipping preamps and background noise to complex OBS routing and hardware mismatches, the answer […] - [Home](https://amazing.audio/): Something’s wrong with your sound — and every tutorial has failed you. I’m Paul. I take control of your setup remotely and fix it, usually in a single session. Twenty years doing exactly this, for streamers, podcasters, voice actors, and anyone whose audio has to be right. You stop fighting your gear. I do the […] - [Terms of Service](https://amazing.audio/terms-of-service/): Terms of Service 1. Service Definition Audio Support provides specialist technical consultancy for music technology systems. 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