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Does audio quality really matter?

Our society in general has seen a major loss in quality of goods and services. Music recording has not escaped this trend.

In this short episode, I give some examples, some possible explanations, and a bit of guidance on how recordists can do a better job. It benefits the listener, even if they can’t even describe the difference between a good recording and a mediocre one.

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Most recording occurs in a studio, and the design of that facility has a major effect on the quality of the recordings made there.

In this episode, I discuss some of the things that I think are most important for a successful studio. I don’t get into room design, soundproofing and sound conditioning, or even much of the infrastructure of studios and control rooms. I’ve covered a lot of that in previous episodes. Instead, I focus on the real-world, practical, aspects of what it takes – and what it costs – to make a professional studio.

I also talk about the viability of a studio as a commercial venture, and offer some thoughts on what it takes to run and studio that makes money and stays in business.

If you are happy with the results you get from recording at home, much of this will not apply to you. However, I believe everyone who records always wants an expanded and improved facility. These thoughts might inspire you to strive for something better.

Of course, building a studio is expensive – much more expensive than residential or standard commercial construction. Even renovating an existing building is expensive. I hope anyone with aspirations for building a truly professional-sounding studio will find insights here.

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Monitor speakers are a necessity for most of our recording. But I have always had a problem with the sound of speakers, and I explain why in this episode.

Speakers always exist in a space with boundaries, even outside. Our control rooms tend to be small, and making a small room sound good for performing or listening is a challenge. The monitor speakers and the control room form a system. The acoustics of the room have a big impact on the sound.

I also compare the sound of headphones or earbuds with speakers, and provide some advantages and disadvantages of each.

And I talk about immersive formats, like Dolby Atmos and the increased requirements for the speakers and the room.

email: dwfearn@dwfearn.com
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