<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Karen Robin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karen Robin: Sound Expertise Unleashed]]></description><link>https://www.karenrobin.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:02:32 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.karenrobin.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Navigating the Studio: Key Lessons from Hands-On Recording Projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stepping into a professional recording studio for the first time can be both exciting and overwhelming. The choices you make about equipment, setup, and environment shape the final sound and the artist’s experience. Over several recent projects, I gained valuable hands-on experience working with studio gear and making critical decisions that impacted the recordings. These projects involved a solo artist whose intimate performances required careful consideration of microphones, instruments,...]]></description><link>https://www.karenrobin.co.uk/post/navigating-the-studio-key-lessons-from-hands-on-recording-projects</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b93f67faed8c5e63cab6bd</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:10:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ac1528_b5bac0a88f824923a662bfc303329f2e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>karen robin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Behind the Scenes of a Legacy Recording with Bob Whitney at Laidlaw Music Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Working alongside a seasoned professional offers a rare chance to learn and witness expertise in action. In March, I had the privilege to assist Bob Whitney during the recording of Cedric Thorpe Davie's legacy at the Laidlaw Music Centre. This three-day project was not just about capturing music; it was about preserving a piece of history, honoring a composer and lecturer whose work had been archived for years. The experience revealed the intricate process behind recording an orchestra and...]]></description><link>https://www.karenrobin.co.uk/post/behind-the-scenes-of-a-legacy-recording-with-bob-whitney-at-laidlaw-music-centre</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b931dafaed8c5e63ca922d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:19:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ac1528_1eb211000dc5470ebbe6a68c9024764d~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>karen robin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Art of Foley: Learning One Noise at a Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collecting foley sounds for a college project opened my eyes to the detailed craft behind everyday noises in film and media. What seemed like simple sounds—footsteps, kitchen clatters, water bubbling—turned into a complex challenge that required patience, creativity, and a keen ear. This post shares my journey through the early stages of foley recording, the obstacles I faced, and the lessons I learned along the way. Discovering the World of Foley Foley is the art of recreating everyday...]]></description><link>https://www.karenrobin.co.uk/post/the-art-of-foley-learning-one-noise-at-a-time</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b9296199279fec8af27653</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:27:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_6142424c6f54446d494e6f~mv2_d_5087_3391_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>karen robin</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>