A control room can be a stimulating place for an Engineer. The desk, decked with various gear, is a playing field of opportunities to experiment with. That’s exactly the case with the microphone locker as well. A collection of microphones, all awaiting the right opportunity to capture that perfect sound. When it comes to the art of recording, the equipment we use and the way in which we use them plays a vital role. The Engineer should be well aware of which cables and connect

Indian percussion is a family with a rich and varied history. From filling up the halls of a court to expressing the pains of poverty, the range of emotions these convey are wide and intricate. Recording these instruments is an art in and of itself. In other words, recording Indian percussion is a totally different ballgame. In the centuries long history of Indian instruments, we are on the verge of losing many to time like Mayuri, Gubguba, Mizhavu, etc. This could have been

It is a renowned fact that acoustics play a major role when it comes to a studio recording. The engineer should be well aware of the dimensions and the response of the room. The legends say that it would take a minimum of 5 years for an engineer to learn and experience the behaviour of a room. Different studios treat their rooms in different styles and sounds. When the size of the room differs, the instrument’s or the individual’s sound characteristics would also differ, be i

So you have the landscape, you know the instrument. Take a deep breath! You’re going to create a beautiful environment. Managing the session and simultaneously getting into the vibes of the song is the key in a recording session. You could be under pressure, working on tight timelines. Yet, make sure things are always under your control as the onus is on you, the engineer, to keep the session balanced and productive. We are not super human. We are bound to make mistakes or t