subject: Finding The Perfect Recording Studio For You [print this page] So many musical artists will eventually want to make a recording of their material in order to further their career. Whether creating a demo to try and attract major label interest, or getting a decent CD made in order to sell product on their own, they will need to go to the Studio to record their music. Obviously one should do some research with finding what fits your needs: what you can afford and still maintain high quality for your recording?
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 gone so far as to actually threaten the economy of what were once media giants. Now one can produce high quality sound reproductions in any environment imaginable. Nevertheless, there will always be quality concerns to consider.
Many people who would like to record on their own will simply not have the talent to do so 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, try and find others to work with that have produced music that sounds like what you would like to do. 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 actual recording, there are basically two options, digital and analog. Recording digitally is the least expensive way to by a long shot. 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. Research all options, paying particular attention to others whom you know 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.
