Recording & Mixing - The Home Recording Studio

29Aug 2021 by Jon

How to fit acoustic foam tiles

Acoustic Treatment, Blog, Home Recording Blogs, Mixing, Recording, Recording & Mixing

If you've ever thought about improving the sound in your home studio you may have considered using acoustic foam. In this post, we explore how to fit acoustic foam tiles. For many home studio owners sticking foam panels to the wall is a worry. If you are renting a space then you might not want to damage the walls. Likewise, if you decide to move rooms or change your studio layout then you may want to move the panels at a later date. Let's take a look at some of the options in this video. https://youtu.be/AP4tNcLTv8s The benefits of using acoustic foam tiles are:- Medium to high frequency sounds are more controlledImproves recording of acoustic instruments and vocalsImproves mixing when monitoring on speakersLooks great on the walls! Depending on your…

03Jul 2021 by Jon

What is a Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone?

Blog, Home Recording Blogs, Microphones, Recording

What is a Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone? In this month's post we will answer the question: what is a Large Diaphragm Condenser microphone? Some characteristics of a large diaphragm condenser microphone are:- It is good for recording quieter sounds, instruments or the human voiceDelivers warmth and clarityHas a wide frequency response (Low to high frequencies)It has an extended dynamic range (Quiet to loud)Requires Phantom Power This type of microphone is designed for increased sensitivity. Therefore, it requires phantom power. It is likely that your recording device will have an option for turning phantom power on or off. Most importantly, always make sure you turn phantom power on after connecting the microphone. Typical uses Spoken Word (e.g. Audio Books)Narration or Voice Over for moving imagePodcastingRadio Studio recording or broadcastingVocals for music…

31Dec 2020 by Jon

How to Add Audio Watermarks to Your Tracks

Blog, Pro Tools, Recording & Mixing, Sound Design, Sound Effects

In today’s post, we’re diving into audio watermarks — what they are, why you need them, and the easiest ways to add them to your music or audio files. What is an Audio Watermark? An audio watermark is a short, repeated sound placed over a piece of music or an audio recording to indicate that it’s a preview. Unlike digital watermarks (which are hidden and undetectable), audio watermarks are meant to be clearly heard. They serve two main purposes: Letting clients preview your work without giving away the final product. Protecting your work from illegal copying. Why You Should Use Audio Watermarks If you’re sending samples to potential clients — like mixing, mastering, or production demos — adding a watermark protects you from unauthorized use. After payment, you can send…

04Dec 2020 by Jon

10 Of The Best Home Recording Studio Blogs

Blog, Field Recording, Home Recording Blogs, Podcast, Pro Tools, Recording & Mixing, Sound Design, Sound Effects

Do you want to learn more about home recording but are unsure where to start? The Home Recording Studio blog is here to help but there are many sources of information out there. I’ve been thinking about websites, blogs and podcasts that I find useful for my own continuous learning and development. Through years of research, I’ve built up a selection of websites that I trust to give me top quality information. So here are some of the best online resources that I use on a regular basis:- Sound on SoundProduction Expert / Pro Tools ExpertWorking Class AudioWeathervane MusicCreative Field RecordingTonebenders Mindful Audio (George Vlad)Pro Sound Effects BlogProduce like a pro (Warren Huart)The Six Figure Home Studio Sound on Sound Sound on Sound is a long-standing monthly publication and it…

18Sep 2020 by Jon

5 Things that have improved my recording & mixing

Blog, Recording & Mixing

Lately I’ve been thinking about what has made the biggest difference to my home recording and mixing. Here, I’ve come up with a list of 5 things that I think have improved my recording and mixing at home and taken me to the next level. Audio InterfacePreampsMonitoringMicrophonesPlugins 1. Audio Interface. A few years ago, I decided to make an investment in a good quality audio interface. I had a budget interface but some technical issues with this interface, which almost ruined a recording session I was doing for a band, prompted me to reconsider. So, I wanted something that wouldn’t let me down. I also needed at least 8 inputs and the ability to connect my Focusrite Octopre ADAT interface to give me 16 inputs in total. This is a…