Recording Sat, November 22, 2008

In this excerpt from his excellent book “Becoming A Better Recording Engineer,” Tim Crich offers important basics that serve all sound recordists well - veterans and novices alike.

Work at lower volume levels. If the level must be up, get your sounds, then insert your earplugs, checking the sound once in a while at lower levels. There is nothing in the recording studio as important as your hearing. 

Praise the lowered. Work at lower volume levels. If the level must be up, get your sounds, then insert your earplugs, checking the sound once in a while at lower levels. There is nothing in the recording studio as important as your hearing. Longevity in the recording industry means good hearing for decades to come. Plus the loud level might wake up the producer.

Be consistent. Quality is no accident. Success comes from working every day at your craft. Getting good results every day requires hard work and dedication. You are responsible for keeping the session running smoothly, including setting up the control room, choosing the microphones, organizing the signal flow, choosing the track layout, getting the sounds and pressing the record button.