subject: The Right Way to Choose a Recording Studio [print this page] The Right Way to Choose a Recording Studio
Many working musicians will eventually rely on reproducing their sounds at some point in order to further their career. Whether creating a demo tape in order to try and attract major label interest, or if getting a decent disc made in order to sell some product on their own, they will need to record their music. At that point there will be a great concern with finding affordable, and still high quality, recording studios.There was a time, not so long ago, that musical recording was a mysterious realm where record moguls and millionaire pop stars were thought to come together and work toward a career. Whether or not that myth was true isn't the issue here. The issue is that those days are now long gone, and recording has certainly entered into a new age.With the advent of digital equipment the do it yourself crowd has made tremendous inroads into the industry. This impact has extended so far as to threaten the money-making of what were once record industry giants. These days musicians can make high quality sound recordings in any place imaginable. Nevertheless, there will always be quality concerns to consider.Lots of artists wish to make a recording on their own but simply don't have the talent to do it very well. Recording your material is a complex process, and many seemingly small issues come together in order to make the whole. Least of these are the physical equipment needs. Perhaps what is more important is a good set of ears, as it is referred in the industry.Having good ears refers to the ability to recognize what it is that will go into creating successful musical material. This seems to be a bit of a gift, or knack, but many folks have developed it over time. Knowing what to record is just as important as knowing how to record it. So look for producers that have had some sort of success at the outset.At the very least, attempt to locate others to work with that are aligned with your idea of what you'd like to accomplish. This way there will be less friction and confusion during the whole process. As this type of work is labor intensive, finding those whom you would actually enjoy working with is going to be a major plus.As to the recording itself, there are mainly two options, analog and digital. Digital recording techniques are going to be the least expensive way to go by far. Here is where great strides in recording components have made a big difference in last few years. But if one can afford it, analog still produces the highest quality sounds. This, again, may be an ear issue, so listen carefully to your own.There will be recording studios that will help you out on the cheap, and others that will gouge you for every penny. Do some research on your options, trying to find others whom you are acquainted with and trust. Consider the funds available for the project, and proceed with caution. Most importantly, know that the greatest success will come down to well written songs, and no amount of technological know-how will help badly written ones.
