OT: How are they doing this?

**Nipper** · January 17th, 2012, 11:02 AM

There are a lot of small bands posting on YouTube that are apparently recording their own music. The quality of some of their recordings (like Pomplamoose) seems to be studio quality. I can see from the video they are using Neumann mics but what might they be using for the recording?

I have not been keeping up with the latest recording equipment. Im certain its something digital. Are they recording this with a computer or is there a digital recording device?

You can see most everything they are using in the video but I am missing the recorder.

**bowtie427ss** · January 17th, 2012, 11:27 AM

No doubt a PC based workstation. Their video editing is as tight and precise as the audio. Be sure to check out their covers of "Mr Sandman" and Lady Gaga's "Telephone".

As for the software.................... drop them an email, they're quite friendly.

I'm sure they have access to some really good "pro" help as they seem closely associated with other more mainstream artists like Ben Folds, etc....

**Nipper** · January 17th, 2012, 12:07 PM

Their running the mixer output into a PC with special software and then burning it to disc? Thats it??

I guess I can sell my Akai 630DB now?

**Panomaniac** · January 17th, 2012, 12:14 PM

Certainly computer based. But I've heard superb recordings done on the little portable digital recorders that sell for a few $100. Done with ribbon mics. Your Akai is only useful now as an effects box. (Tape saturation is still much loved)

**bowtie427ss** · January 17th, 2012, 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by Nipper

Their running the mixer output into a PC with special software and then burning it to disc? Thats it??

I guess I can sell my Akai 630DB now?

I'm really just guessing Nipper. Next time i'm in the studio i'll ask an engineer for an informal video mastering tutorial.

My inkling is that everything is recorded in digital format, both audio and video. What can be done in terms of syncing and tweaking in a good digital PC mastering process is nothing short of miraculous.

**Altec Best** · February 7th, 2012, 09:32 PM

OG wasn't questioning your post...

**artlab** · January 17th, 2012, 12:47 PM

From what I've heard they record directly into a computer then edit and mix with Pro Tools software. No need to burn to a CD because they only sell MP3s thru their own website and iTunes! They met while attending Stanford where Jack was getting a music recording and orchestration degree. While recording they document it with 2 DV cameras and Natalie edits it down to 'Video Songs' that they post on uTube. They were approached by a number of major record labels and offered contracts but they decided to stay independent and not split the profits. I'm sure they learned some things from people like Ben Folds but they were producing top quality sound even before the "pros" were offering them their recording studios.

**LICORNE** · January 22nd, 2012, 01:40 PM

It's simple with Pro tools. Good microphones. Good musical talent.

Here is another home brew production. Claudia Girardin Neumann TLM 49. TLM for transformless mic.

Claudia Girardin-Beautiful Disaster (Lyrics) HD - YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0LoG...eature=related

**Panomaniac** · January 22nd, 2012, 03:39 PM

Didn't care for that one. It sounds over produced and very dynamically compressed to me.

**Altec Best** · January 24th, 2012, 12:53 PM

Maybe I should have explained a little differently.I like some new music just very little. Back in the day it just seemed to be more plentiful me thinks.