Saturday, September 25, 2010

Get Yourself Recorded

By Jacaranda Dalap

I'll take a stab in the dark here and say that your eventual dream is to be recorded. Even just a home recorded demo would be necessary to show your friends and family that you're on your way to attaining those dreams.

Self-Recording

The technology is attainable and easy to use. Most computers have enough power to record and edit audio, and the media we use can shift it easily. If this is your path, either because of a lack of funds or because you're a do-it-yourself, you'll necessitate a few things.

1. A Microphone - A simple microphone isn't enough when recording prime quality audio. You need a devoted input device that dampens background noise. Some microphones come with built in sound dampeners.

2. Software for Recording - The input device only captures the audio. You also need software that will record, assess, and allow you to edit the audio.

3. Recording Space - Ultimately, you need somewhere quiet and isolated to record. While most recording artists have a sound room in their homes, you do not, and contrary to popular belief, a bathroom is not ideal. So, find the smallest room you can and minimize any enveloping noise.

Professional Recording Sessions

The other choice, which is becoming less common but still carries a great deal of weight, is being professionally recorded. This route requires that you first find a good producer. A producer will be the medium between you and the recorded audio. He or she will take charge of the equipment and mix your demo.

Be Prepared

Keep one thing in mind when prepping your demo - recording executives are more intrigued in quality than length. They want to hear a handful of good songs that show you are a talented writer and performer, not an epic album. The quality of your recording only needs to be good enough to get your foot in the door.

And fortunately, home recording devices do just that. So, if you're short on finances or just don't want to handle the hassle of a studio recording, look into a home recording. You'll have a more quickly, more personal demo and you'll have far longer and more money to spend writing powerful, evocative songs. - 40729

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