6/02/2014

Tips For Choosing Good New Orleans Recording Studios

By Lila Bryant


Choosing a recording studio is one of the most important decisions you will make in your musical career. And in today competitive music industry, you need quality CD to build your name amongst fans and to further your career. A poorly done CD can be a very big detriment and set you back irreversibly. It is therefore important to put your best foot forward so that you get the best. Prior to registering in any of the New Orleans recording studios, you need to consider the following factors.

A studio full of equipment is good. However, you will also need someone who knows the ins and outs on how to use these gears to be able to get great recordings out of the session. Someone who understands how to use every piece of gear from microphone to recording boards and there is where an experienced engineer comes in. A seasoned engineer will be able to use all the equipment at his disposal to help you realize your dream of a good track.

A great engineer alone is not enough. The studio should also be filled with modern and expensive equipment. You should not be misled by the long list of equipment offered by a majority of studios. Chances are that you will not use a good percentage of them. Just concentrate on the equipment that you will be using.

When it comes to price, you should always remember that you are on the driving seat. Compare quotes from a number of studios and ensure you get the best available deal. Experience do counts but you should remember that you will have to pay for it but the fact is that a number of studios have realized that majority of independent artists are not that wealthy. Because of this, most of them charge very moderate hourly fees. So be sure to window shop if you want the best rates.

Most of the good studios are always booked months in advance. As such, it is important to inquire about the next available slot and make advance reservation. Otherwise, you may have to wait for too long to get a slot to use the studio.

Physical location of the studio also matters. You definitely do not want a studio where you will have to travel for hours to access unless there is none nearby. It will be costly on you for nothing to record your music in a studio that is far away from your residence.

Most studios will not allow you to come with your engineer or producer. However, if a studio allows you to bring your experienced engineer, this will be an added advantage. A good studio will also offer editing and mastering services aside from recording.

There are very many factors you have to consider when choosing recording studio. The above mentioned are just but a few. If you feel comfortable and inspired about a particular place, chances are that your recordings will greatly benefit.




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