Professional Home Recording Demystified
SacTV.com "Video of the Day" review by
Alex Cosper on April 23, 2012
Do it yourself home recording is becoming more common in the 21st century as opportunities for making
independent music continue to evolve. Jeffry-Wynne Prince is a professional Producer/Engineer/Musician
who has his own home recording studio where he has produced several indie artists. His band
The Kimberly Trip has put out seven
albums in which six have been recorded at home. At one time the band had a major label distribution deal
with Sony, but the band's last three albums have had more success as independent projects. Prince explains
some basics about getting home recordings to rival the sound quality of major label releases.
The key in a nutshell is that less is more. Although we cover the issue of soundproofing, Prince's main concern
about recording is whether or not the final product fits the band's sound. In order to achieve that goal
equalization must be as flat as possible during the recording process. He says if you want a track to
sound different you need to add EQ but if you want a track to sound better you need to subtract EQ. This
concept applies to recording in general. The less tracks, the better the sound because there's less chance
for tracks to get buried or create unwanted effects. Over-production creates complexities that can make
the final production sound different on different playback devices whereas as simple production that showcases
the song can have a much cleaner sound.
In recent years there's been a lot of talk in the mainstream press how anyone can record a hit album
in their bedroom, but this few is heavily exaggerated. Most popular music is still created at a high
price tag as high as six figures. The music industry has had calibration standards since the mid-1950s
for equalization, which is why major label products usually sound louder and wider than low budget indie
recordings. This interview, however, uncovers some of the mysteries associated with this disparity and
some tips for enhancing recordings that may not even be in the realm of five figure budgets.
Check out our other discussions about "The Kimberly Trip's Fun New Wave" and
"Radio Vs. Internet." Read more about Sacramento local music and other regional indie music at Playlist Research
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