There aren’t a ton of ways to get great recordings. You just have to focus on the basics, and on the first few elements of the music production chain. So, great recordings don’t start with mastering, or mixing. If you’re not getting the sound you want, do not look for a solution on the mixing...
Getting a juicy bass sound is something we all want right? Dealing with the low-end is tricky. It’s like sand. It gets everywhere when you only want it to stay on the ground. Bad analogies aside, low-end is pretty tricky to deal with, and during recording there are some things you should consider when you’re...
I come across this question a lot: “What is the best interface for recording?” Not just about interfaces, but other audio equipment as well. “What’s the best this…what’s the best that…?” And frankly, it’s hard to say. It depends on so many factors. I have an it would be a terrible choice. How to find...
Reading recording tips is an invaluable way of avoiding mistakes. Because let’s face it, you’ll make mistakes. It’s OK. But isn’t it better to read someone else’s mistakes and learn from them? It’s easier than doing it on the job. When your client is looking at you puzzled because his whole vocal track sounds distorted....
Man have I got a RESOURCE for you! You might have heard about Mixing Secrets for the Small Studio by Mike Senior. It’s a great book that shows you how to create great mixes in even the smallest bedroom studios. But what you might not know is that his book has an amazing companion site, complete with 50 multi...
The newest and fanciest equipment is always, oh-so desirable! Isn’t it? All those glossy print ads you see in the magazines or the demos on Youtube. It seems like they’re designed to make your mouth water sometimes. But do you really need that new gear the moment it’s released? Couldn’t you use that money for...
What’s your audio production related new year’s resolution? Is it to get better at compressing? To use less reverb in a mix or finally learn some new microphone techniques? Audio production is a massive subject, and looking at every aspect of it can easily make your eyes water. However, it’s easy to learn a massive...
This is a guest post written by Barry Gardner of SafeandSound Online Mastering. 1. Postpone non-essential equipment purchases and invest some money into acoustic treatment. The results from basic acoustic treatment in a room will be audible on every recording and mix you make. Start with side wall absorbers for early reflections. Next, install a ceiling cloud...
Great vocal mics are a necessary part of your studio, regardless of its size. But the home studio might have a smaller budget than the big commercial facility. And therefore, a home studio doesn’t have the luxury to splurge on microphones like their wealthier counterparts. However, re-mortgaging your house is unnecessary with the following microphones. A...
Welcome to the fifth and final installment of Building a Home Recording Studio. We had a budget of $1,000 in the beginning to spend of the various home recording equipment. If you want to see what we’ve spent our money on, check out the past editions of the series. Building a Home Recording Studio Part 2...