Since deciding on creating a musical form-based project, I have finally decided to read this book I bought last year, and now it is informing my recording process that will occur next week. I’ve spent some time reading the first 40 pages, which talk about gain structure and studio setup basics.
One element that interested me was gain structure which I already knew, but it’s always good to reflect back and learn missing links. I liked the way it described when having multiple machines, you should gain stage through each element and backtrack to figure out problems and errors.
Another element was grounding/earthing and how to stop humm and buzz within a studio. How do these elements affect speakers and cables picking up interference, and what cables are ideal for the right situation.
Overall the first chapter has informed me on how to approach the recording process; next, I want to do a mic shootout within the studio space and figure other recording elements out before starting the composition stage.