Gabriel Recording - Remote Recording and Audio Services

Remote recording sessions are subject to many obstacles that a studio may not have to deal with. Recording equipment is very sensitive and will pick up traffic, conversations, beepers, cell phones... basically, everything you can hear, the microphone will hear even better! Therefore, these guidelines are offered to help you get the most professional recording possible. Preparing a Space for Recording Try to select a room that can be shut off from the rest of the office and allocate this space off-limits for the duration of the session. A rear conference room or private office away from the flow of office activity works best, preferably with a minimum amount of doors and windows. Be sure all doors can be closed, and access to the room can be prevented. In fact, 'Do Not Disturb - Recording in Session' is a handy sign to tape to the outside of the door. Though not always feasible, a 'walk-through' the office with the engineer ahead of time to select the best space can end up saving time and aggravation on the day of the session. If possible, schedule the session on a day when the office is quiet, either by using it off-hours, or by designing the session around times when staff is minimal. When a full office cannot be avoided, give your staff plenty of warning of your scheduled recording date and time. Be sure your secretary or receptionist is briefed to head off any unnecessary activities or noise. Unplug all phones in the room. Turn off faxes, cell phones, beepers, intercoms or any other office equipment that might interrupt the session. The room should have two separate desks in it - one for the narrator and one for the engineer. If this isn't possible, a long conference table will work. Try to choose a chair that you can be comfortable in, yet doesn't squeak every time you move. The mic will pick it up! Be sure the room has accessible electric outlets. Another possibility is to use a hotel room to as a private recording facility. They are private, relatively quiet, and usually have the basic furniture necessary to pull off a session and can help avoid upsetting the flow of your office.

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