Effective recording techniques!
There needs to be a lot of thought put into the recording stage of making an album. Microphone selection, microphone placement, experimentation and the differences between individual instrument all play a vital role.
It's clear that today's studio engineers need to be on their toes and be both knowledgeable about what works but also open to experimentation.
By trying to cover a little bit of both I hope to give you a better insight into what works and also what rules can be broken.
Here you will be able to find links to articles about the various stages of tracking various instruments. If you have already got your tracks to tape, please feel free to browse through the Mixing section.
I will go through a couple of interesting microphone techniques and useful things to know whether it be for drums, vocals or other instruments.
Pre Production
Pre production is a very important stage of the production process and you should check out my great tips for pre-production before booking studio time.
Right levels
Record your levels at correct levels to avoid digital clipping and unwanted noise in your signal.
Microphone techniques
The first order of businees is knowing how to use a microphone. Follow these techniques for a great starting point in microphone usage.
Guitar
Check out the Guitar Recording page for an extensive amount of information regarding the production and recording of the guitar.
Bass
There are a few subtle differencs when it comes to recording bass. Although similar to guitar, we have to approach it a little differently. If you need to record bass, keep these few things in mind.
Drums
Drums can be difficult to record well. As a complex assortment of instruments it can give you unique problems that you don't face with other instruments.
Vocal
Struggling to record vocals in your bedroom? Vocals can be very problematic to record well in bedroom studios. Luckily, there are some things you can do to overcome the sound of your bedroom.
- How to turn a part of your bedroom into a vocal booth.
- 6 effective tips for recording vocals.
- Getting started with recording a voiceover
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