How To Run A Recording Session

HOW TO RUN A RECORDING SESSION
by Jayce DeSantis

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Published by: MixBooks, Div. of Cardinal Business Media
Pages: 116 / ISBN: 0-918371-11-2 (Softcover, 6" x 9")

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How should performers prepare for a recording session?



	After at least forty-five minutes of re-patching (connecting electronics in different configurations), searching, and head scratching trying to figure out how to get rid if the hum that was showing up on his track, I asked the bass player to come into the control room. As soon as he heard what was vexing us and holding up the session for so long, he said, "Oh that? My bass has always done that. Once we start playing you can't hear it." I am sure that he could see smoke coming from my ears as I quietly fumed. This person was aware that his equipment was not working properly and had not taken the trouble to get it fixed. You might think you can get away with some rattle and hum onstage or in rehearsal, but in a recording studio you will hear it. You will hear it and you will not like it. Everyone who is performing on a recording should go into the studio with his or her instruments and amplifiers in tip-top shape. Everything that will be used should be checked and, if possible, spares should be brought along just in case Murphy's Law goes into effect. The session described above was brought to an abrupt halt until a spare instrument could be located and transported to the studio, because, of course, the bassist had not brought a spare with him. Since most of us do not have all the money in the world to put into our instruments and equipment, we get used to living and working with them in less than perfect condition. OK, this is not a perfect world, but a special effort should be made when entering into special situations. You will have to live with the sounds that will be recorded during your session for a long time. Getting your gear into the best possible shape will allow you to play and sound your best.