Sunday, September 26, 2010

Get Yourself Recorded

By Bern Rueda

I'll take a stab in the dark here and say that your greatest 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 satisfying 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 transfer it easily. If this is your path, either as a result of a lack of funds or because you're a do-it-yourself, you'll need a few things.

1. A Microphone - A plain microphone isn't enough when recording top quality audio. You need a committed 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 let you to edit the audio.

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

Professional Recording Sessions

The other choice, which is becoming less common but yet carries a high level of weight, is being professionally recorded. This route calls for that you first find a good producer. A producer will be the medium between you and the recorded audio. He or she will consider of the equipment and mix your demo.

Be Prepared

Keep something in mind when prepping your demo - recording executives are more interested in quality than length. They want to listen to a handful of good songs that show you are a talented writer and performer, not an epic album. The quality of your recording just 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 money or just don't want to manage the hassle of a studio recording, look into a home recording. You'll have a quicker, more personal demo and you'll have far longer and more money to spend writing powerful, extractive songs.

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