You are here

Recording

  • link

    Q. How can I stay objective when mixing?

    Sometimes you think your mix sounds great one day, but then you listen to it a few days later and it sounds just awful. And...

    Sound Advice Nov 2007
  • link

    Classic Tracks: Ian Dury & The Blockheads 'Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick'

    Producers: Chaz Jankel, Laurie Latham • Engineers: Laurie Latham, Chaz Jankel

    The story of how a characteristically chaotic and unorthodox 1978 recording session took Ian Dury & The Blockheads to the top of the UK charts.

    Techniques Oct 2007
  • link

    Playback

    Readers’ Music Reviewed

    More SOS readers offer up their recordings for written assessment (and the occasional bit of punishment)...

    People Oct 2007
  • link

    Q. What PC recording setup should I start with?

    I'm wanting to get a recording setup on my PC, but I don't want to spend a great deal of money. Ideally, I'd like a...

    Sound Advice Oct 2007
  • link

    Q. Do I need to use a DI box?

    I am using an M-Audio Delta 1010LT to record a garage band. To capture my guitar, I run a line out of my guitar amp into...

    Sound Advice Oct 2007
  • link

    Q. How do I copy Thom Yorke's vocal sound?

    I've always been amazed at how nice, powerful, and up-front Thom Yorke's vocals sound in Radiohead's song 'Exit Music (For...

    Sound Advice Oct 2007
  • link

    Q. How do you record Upright Piano?

    I've had very limited success recording upright pianos. They almost always sound small and boxy compared to a concert grand...

    Sound Advice Oct 2007
  • link

    Q. Should I EQ first or compress first?

    I was told recently that EQ and filtering should be done after compression, because the compression colours the EQ...

    Sound Advice Oct 2007
  • link

    Classic Tracks: Madonna 'Like A Virgin'

    Producers: Nile Rodgers, Madonna, Stephen Bray • Engineer: Jason Corsaro

    In mid-1984 Madonna arrived at New York City's Power Station studios with Nile Rodgers to record the album that would make her an international superstar - using cutting-edge 12-bit technology.

    Techniques Sep 2007
  • link

    Q. Can you tell me more about my ex-BBC patchbay?

    I recently bought a patchbay from an auction of old gear cleared from BBC Pebble Mill. In the back of the patchbay, there...

    Sound Advice Sep 2007
  • link

    Q. Should we use software or hardware for recording live gigs?

    I'm in a band and we want to start recording our live gigs and rehearsals to multitrack, but we don't know which way to go...

    Sound Advice Sep 2007
  • link

    Q. What should I consider when recording outside?

    The crack team of Paul White and Hugh Robjohns have travelled the world solving readers' problems. Here, they down the Hob...

    Sound Advice Sep 2007
  • link

    Playback

    Readers' Music Reviewed

    More of your submissions get the once-over by the SOS editorial staff.

    People Sep 2007
  • link

    Classic Tracks: Fleetwood Mac 'Go Your Own Way'

    Producers: Richard Dashut, Ken Caillat, Fleetwood Mac • Engineers: Ken Caillat, Richard Dashut

    In 1976, in the face of deteriorating personal relationships and massive record company pressure, Fleetwood Mac managed to create a record that would go on to sell 30 million copies.

    Techniques Aug 2007
  • link

    Guitar Amp Recording: AUDIO FILES

    Pro Techniques Put To The Test

    In our quest for the ultimate electric guitar sound, SOS tested favourite recording techniques from over 40 top-flight producers and engineers. Hear for yourself the results that amazed us.

    Techniques Aug 2007
  • link

    Recording & Mixing An Acoustic Ensemble Gig

    Sound Workshop

    Recording a live gig in a real venue will always entail compromises, but surprisingly good results can be obtained with a little care.

    Techniques Aug 2007
  • link

    Playback

    Readers’ Music Reviewed

    Grit your teeth for another bout of "constructive criticism" of more reader recordings.

    People Aug 2007
  • link

    Q. What are the reference levels in digital audio systems?

    I came across your review of the Digidesign M Box 2 Pro (SOS November 2006 and on-line at...

    Sound Advice Aug 2007
  • link

    Q. How do you mic up a Djembe?

    The crack team of Paul White and Hugh Robjohns have travelled the world solving readers' problems. Here, they down the Hob...

    Sound Advice Aug 2007
  • link

    Guitar Amp Recording

    Pro Techniques Put To The Test

    In our quest for the ultimate electric guitar sound, SOS tested favourite recording techniques from over 40 top-flight producers and engineers. Hear for yourself the results that amazed us.

    Techniques Aug 2007
  • link

    Q. Should I buy a Headphone Amp?

    I recently purchased some Sennheiser HD600 headphones and have been told that I'll need a good headphone amplifier to make...

    Sound Advice Aug 2007

Pages

Subscribe to RSS - Recording