Over the last 20 years, I have recorded in a wide variety of studios and performance spaces - Manhattan studios with live rooms large enough for an orchestra, a settlement house in Cleveland, a converted chapel, TV studios, clubs and city parks, and, of course, a garage or two. With current technology, your session options range from the few remaining large Manhattan studios to home recording. I work anywhere in that range including my own studio in Brooklyn. The good news is that you can work on different phases of a project in multiple places, getting the best sound at an affordable price. My current space in Williamsburg is filled with my favorite gear, fun guitar pedals and a wall that acts as both acoustic treatment and a reminder for the way we all used to record and listen to music. I think we may even have cassettes. The acoustics are great and the space is a very convenient place to work in. Of course, if your project requires a big live room or a city park, we can work that out. |
Going into the studioHere are some things to consider before you go into the studio: Getting into the zoneWhat's in front of you... mics and other gearWhat's behind you... the acoustic environmentRehearse to improviseMixing and editingI do most of my mixing and editing at my studio in Brooklyn. Here are particulars: Home court advantagePitch perfect and natural soundTele-reviewingOptimizing Pro Tools |