Recording + Edit + Mixdown in the Studio
Recording captures sound or music in digital form using microphones and recording equipment. It usually requires knowledge of acoustics and skill in setting up microphones and other recording equipment.
Editing refines the recorded sounds or music into a smooth, professional recording. This usually involves removing unwanted noise or interference, adjusting levels and crossfading transitions.
Mixdown brings the individual recorded tracks together into a finished sound. Levels, panning, effects and other settings are adjusted to achieve the best balance. This final stage of the recording process adds the finishing touches before release.
Together, these stages form the audio recording and production process: capturing, editing and mixing sound or music to achieve a professional result.
Recording + Edit + Mixdown in the studio
Important preparations for the artist:
- Songs must be fully instrumented and arranged.
- Individual tracks can be recorded at the client’s location or at Schraubfabrik recording studio in Mannheim.
- Please send a demo tape or CD 14 days in advance, if available.
- Technical rider: instrumentation and vocals/lyrics for each song, on paper or in a spreadsheet.
- Please specify the tempo and key of each song.
- The song is mixed as a pre-master and delivered digitally.
- Mastering and CD manufacture are handled externally.
- No backup of the individual tracks to DVD or hard drive is included.
