r/audioengineering

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About r/audioengineering

Products, practices, and stories about the profession or hobby of recording, editing, and producing audio.

The community at a glance

r/audioengineering is a Subreddit for Music Lovers with roughly 654K members. It has been around since 2008. It has both a forum and a live chat communication style.

Roughly 30K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Looking For A, Audio, and Looking For. Product recommendations often mention mic, audio interface, and headphones.

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Established 2008
654K Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

This community has a forum

Chat

This community has a realtime chat

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +30K members
Growth: +4.7% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 12K members
  • 2014: 15K members
  • 2015: 11K members
  • 2016: 12K members
  • 2017: 23K members
  • 2021: 156K members
  • 2023: 338K members
  • 2024: 26K members
  • 2025: 23K members
  • 2026: 24K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Dec: 3K members
  • Jan: 3K members
  • Feb: 3K members
  • Mar: 3K members
  • Apr: 3K members
  • May: 3K members
  • Jun: 2K members
  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 2K members
  • Sep: 2K members
  • Oct: 2K members
  • Nov: 675 members

Topics

  • Looking For A
    42 posts in the past month
    #1
    Looking For A
    42
  • Audio
    41 posts in the past month
    #2
    Audio
    41
  • Looking For
    31 posts in the past month
    #3
    Looking For
    31
  • Struggling
    19 posts in the past month
    #4
    Struggling
    19
  • Hate
    18 posts in the past month
    #5
    Hate
    18

Flair

  • Discussion
    18 posts in the past month
    1. If you have the time, would it make sense to just use clip gain to set levels on your vocal and avoid compression altogether?
    2. How does the auto setting on compressors work?
    3. What third-party plugins do you consider truly essential for mixing/mastering ITB in 2026?
    #1
    Discussion
    If you have the time, would it make sense to just use clip gain to set levels on your vocal and avoid compression altogether? · How does the auto setting on compressors work? · What third-party plugins do you consider truly essential for mixing/mastering ITB in 2026?
    18
  • Mixing
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Properly setting up Room Reverb
    2. Do you actually choose compressors based on their circuit type, or just go by what sounds good?
    3. Is using an EQ to separate a track into multiple frequency ranges a good mixing technique ?
    #2
    Mixing
    Properly setting up Room Reverb · Do you actually choose compressors based on their circuit type, or just go by what sounds good? · Is using an EQ to separate a track into multiple frequency ranges a good mixing technique ?
    7
  • Software
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Is oxford inflator worth it for 40$?
    2. New Triumph V3 Out
    3. What Does Dolby Atmos's Dynamic Mode Do Right?
    #3
    Software
    Is oxford inflator worth it for 40$? · New Triumph V3 Out · What Does Dolby Atmos's Dynamic Mode Do Right?
    6
  • Microphones
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Mic Shootout On Acoustic Guitar (SM57, AT2020, AKG C414 XLII).
    2. Record drums with one SM58, or an SM58, and 2 cheap 1/4" jack microphones?
    3. Recording videos and live streams next to river
    #4
    Microphones
    Mic Shootout On Acoustic Guitar (SM57, AT2020, AKG C414 XLII). · Record drums with one SM58, or an SM58, and 2 cheap 1/4" jack microphones? · Recording videos and live streams next to river
    3
  • Live Sound
    2 posts in the past month
    1. U2's live rig is basically a silent stage now, no amps, no wedges
    2. Early 2000’s Live Audio
    #5
    Live Sound
    U2's live rig is basically a silent stage now, no amps, no wedges · Early 2000’s Live Audio
    2

Product recommendations

  • mic
    13 posts in the past month
    1. Best mic for semi-distant outside guitar and vocal performances? Shotgun mic advice needed
    2. Best budget mic to match a Shure KSM32 for Glyn Johns drums – 3U Audio CM1 SE vs Donner DC-87?
    3. Best mic under 500$/€
    #1
    mic
    Best mic for semi-distant outside guitar and vocal performances? Shotgun mic advice needed · Best budget mic to match a Shure KSM32 for Glyn Johns drums – 3U Audio CM1 SE vs Donner DC-87? · Best mic under 500$/€
    13
  • audio interface
    11 posts in the past month
    1. Shure mv200 - Best Audio interface
    2. Best Audio Interface for Bass Guitar and Keyboard?
    3. Best Audio Interface for MacBook Pro 14
    #2
    audio interface
    Shure mv200 - Best Audio interface · Best Audio Interface for Bass Guitar and Keyboard? · Best Audio Interface for MacBook Pro 14
    11
  • headphones
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Best headphone for recording YouTube audio
    2. Best Affordable Mixing headphones?
    3. Which of these headphones do you guys recommend? (just broke mine)
    #3
    headphones
    Best headphone for recording YouTube audio · Best Affordable Mixing headphones? · Which of these headphones do you guys recommend? (just broke mine)
    7
  • daw
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Does Anyone Have A Recommended DAW?
    2. Does Anyone Have A Recommended DAW?
    3. Does anyone have a recommended DAW for me?
    #4
    daw
    Does Anyone Have A Recommended DAW? · Does Anyone Have A Recommended DAW? · Does anyone have a recommended DAW for me?
    6
  • motherboard and cpu
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Please recommend a MB and CPU for a Audio Production PC upgrade
    2. Please recommend a MB and CPU for a Audio Production PC upgrade
    3. Recommended motherboard and CPU for a custom built PC?
    #5
    motherboard and cpu
    Please recommend a MB and CPU for a Audio Production PC upgrade · Please recommend a MB and CPU for a Audio Production PC upgrade · Recommended motherboard and CPU for a custom built PC?
    4
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/audioengineering for?
Best for Music Lovers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion, live chat.
Is r/audioengineering free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/audioengineering have?
Roughly 654K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/audioengineering on?
r/audioengineering runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/audioengineering cover?
On the Hive Index, r/audioengineering is organized under Music Lovers.
How do I join r/audioengineering?
You can join r/audioengineering by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Music communities like?
One of the larger topic areas on the site, covering music production, instruments, genres, and the business of the industry. Discord hosts communities for producers, beatmakers, and musicians at every level, Reddit has massive communities for genre-specific discussion, and dedicated platforms serve niche interests from jazz theory to synth collecting.
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