Track Sheets - Do we still need them.
Subject: Recording Studio Organization
Message: Thanks for the info you have posted on your RBA.com site. I have a small home project studio, running Pro Tools LE. I was just wondering if you had any tips for organization when it comes to working through a recording project. I often find that I end up starting from different points/places when recording. Do you use tracking sheets? Do you try to get all your instruments done at one time, (multiple songs/projects)?
Just some basic organizational ideas. I'm not referring to putting up cords and placing all your stands in the corner closet, etc., but functional ideas of how to progress through a recording project.
I'll keep watching your site for more. Keep up the good work.
DC.
Hey there Darrin Chiarizzio
Thanks a lot for the question. Yes I do use track sheets, they are
very helpful at the studio. For every client / project I make a
folder to keep all paper work in one place. On the back to the track
sheet or on a separate page I draw all the microphone setups twice.
The first one is a side angle, and the other is a birds eye view. If
we ever have to go back to a recording we have all the exact mic
setups. I also keep cue sheets of all the gear used, this is a
picture of a preamp (for example) with all the settings marked on it.
Last but not least I name the tracks different then most people. If
there's a guy named "Rob" playing the guitar, I don't just name the
track "Rob." Who's recording, what microphone, and if I made a
drawing of the microphone there will be a reference to that. For
example if I was recording Rob with a Sm57, and with was the first
picture I made the track would be named. Rob 57 p1. The few things I
recommended work best if you have multiple projects you are working
on. I hope this all helped
Adam Smith
Computers - Buying a new one.
I've been working on recording karaoke since 2004. I need to change my computer by other more powerful. Right now, i use Intel 3.0 HT with 2gb RAM. Thanks
Right now a lot of computers now are running windows vista, and a lot of software doesn't work with it yet. Make sure that your audio software has updates for vista, then get the latest computer. The main thing that I looked for when I got a computer is the RAM. You can always buy more memory storage, and processors are fast enough for medium sized projects. Get a minimum of 1G of RAM. Let me know what you end up doing.
Adam Smith
Question from Lor Chang
Lor, the email you gave me to reply is not working so I'll answer you here.
There is allot of things you need to consider when you want to start recording.
1. Budget: These days we are very lucky to be able to record audio under any budget
2. How many tracks do you want to record at once? 1-2 just for you or 8 - 12 for a band.
3 Do you want to record with microphones or direct?
4. Do you want to record on a computer or a stand alone device?
5 Do you want your recording equipment to be moble?
So there are some questions to ask your self before you start buying. If you know the direction you want to take please email if you need any help with what equiptment you should buy.
adam@recordbetteraudio.com
Questions about getting started
Lor, the email you gave me to reply is not working so I'll answer you here.
There is allot of things you need to consider when you want to start recording.
1. Budget: These days we are very lucky to be able to record audio under any budget
2. How many tracks do you want to record at once? 1-2 just for you or 8 - 12 for a band.
3 Do you want to record with microphones or direct?
4. Do you want to record on a computer or a stand alone device?
5 Do you want your recording equipment to be moble?
So there are some questions to ask your self before you start buying. If you know the direction you want to take please email if you need any help with what equiptment you should buy.
adam@recordbetteraudio.com
