Recording In Improvised Spaces

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Sometimes we have to record in less-than-ideal locations, such as
at home, or perhaps on location. Understanding the challenges of
adapting space for recording will help you get the best possible
sound out of your improvised studio.


In this episode, I give a quick overview of some of the
acoustical principles that will affect how your recording sounds.
Some are obvious, like sound-proofing, sound absorbing, and
controlling echoes. Others may not be immediately obvious, such
as the room proportions. A deeper understanding of these factors
will help.


I also touch on some other challenges to recording in improvised
spaces, such as lighting and heating/air conditioning.


Even if you record in a real studio, insight into these
principles may help you get the most out of the room.


This episode is based on a series of YouTube videos I did some
years ago. The images and video in that series help illustrate
the points. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FD5SlKYQiA for
the first part. All my videos can be accessed from
www.youtube.com/c/DWFearn


This was also the topic for a talk I recently gave to the
Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences (CRAS).
https://cras.edu/


email: dwfearn@dwfearn.com
www.youtube.com/c/DWFearn
https://dwfearn.com/