AT 4050 large diaphragm condensor microphone

 

Recording

If you intend to record a solo CD with just you and your instrument of choice, then you don't need much of a plan. Choose your songs. Rehearse them well. Be well rested. Make sure your instrument is in good shape (e.g. put on new strings). Show up on time dressed comfortably.

But if you intend to do a lot of over dubbing or have backup musicians and singers involved, then you need a plan.

I love it when a plan comes together...

The first step in a more complex recording is to create a production plan. You can develop this on your own or with the help of a producer. We are more than happy to help you produce your own project. Or we can produce it for you. It's up to you, but having a producer allows you to concentrate more on your music.

Time spent on a plan saves money and results in a more professional product. A good plan evolves with the project, but off the top it should include the following:

We can handle whatever you require, whether solo, full band "live off the floor", or over-dubbed track by track. Every project is unique.

It's all about capturing you at your best...

So put some new strings on that old guitar. Kate does most of the tracking here at Constant Sound. She'll get you into the spirit and warmed up to where that magic moment happens.

We have great gear, a requirement for any good studio, but it's not just about the gear. It's about how the engineers use it. We'll listen to your voice and try a few mics and preamps until we have that special combination that captures your unique vocal quality. We'll listen to your instrument and find the sweet spot every good instrument has.

Rooms with a view...

Good sound requires a good room. Acoustic treatment removes unwanted echoes and standing waves. We have three acoustically controlled, sonically separated rooms with windows providing line of sight among the performers. In addition, we can move guitar and bass amplifiers into other isolated spaces.

Floor plan

 

So you're a gear junky, eh?

Okay, so it's about gear too. Every year we get more...it never ends! Here's a taste:

Focusrite Platinum Octopre