“Jim- Whats the hardest thing to record?”
For me its Recording Bass Guitar. The technique, the part, the bass, the amp (if needed) all play a huge part in making it sound like it’s part of the band.
Sound Recording
Audio File Transfer
Hey Jim, can we use stuff we’ve recorded at home and bring the parts into the studio?
Of course you can, I do Audio File transfers all the time. Oh, but before you bring me those files, here are a couple of things you need to think about.
What are the best Speakers for my Home Recording Studio?
In my opinion you’re looking to find speakers that fit your minds ear. In other words, when you play a mix you’ve heard a thousand times and everything sounds as your mind remembers it sounding, then you’re close. For a home recording studio Your goal is to find speakers that are neutral enough, so that your mix sounds similar on all speakers.
Mic Preamp – Why Quality Matters
An audio chain is only as strong as it’s weakest link. I ‘m a mic preamp lunatic. If I’m producing a record, I insist on using only high quality mic preamps. Why? Read on……
Recording with or without effects
Should I record with effects like reverb or delay on the track? Typically no, but sometimes yes. Often times it just comes down to your personal taste and the end result you are trying to attain.