How to pick a Studio to Record in?

PaulBrewer

I've just been noticing the Google Ads on top of Boards here. If they're to believed then Ireland is full of 'Professional' studios.

So, how do YOU pick a studio?

Is it -

1. Google Ad or advertising in general.

2. Word of mouth recommendation

3. Seeing the studio's Webpage/Myspace

4. Being local

5. Being cheap

6. The Studio's association with success

7. Just like what you've heard from it i.e. Sound Quality

What other factors are important?

Seziertisch

Word of mouth. Musicians know musicians. Positive or negative experiences get recounted. I know just from talking with others that there are some studios in Dublin where I wouldn't record based on what I've heard.

Also good results are crucial. If someone gets a good sounding recording done which is then heard by others, it can be decisive. It opens doors.

This applies on all levels. Look what working on that last U2 album did for Jacknife Lee's career.

The same is true of studios I would imagine.

tweeky

Seziertisch wrote: »

Look what working on that last U2 album did for Jacknife Lee's career.

More importantly the Snow Patrol albums that got him the U2 gig.

teamdresch

As a freelancer?
1. Size/number of rooms (and suitability for a couple of lads to play live if necessary).
2. Mics/Pres/Desk/Converters.
3. Price.

PaulBrewer

teamdresch wrote: »

As a freelancer?
1. Size/number of rooms (and suitability for a couple of lads to play live if necessary).
2. Mics/Pres/Desk/Converters.
3. Price.

Ah you've spoiled it now - that's the right answer.
However your reply may have revealed your identity ....

Fear not, my lips are sealed;)

jtsuited

PaulBrewer wrote: »

If they're to believed then Ireland is full of 'Professional' studios.

grammar fail.

sei046

............When picking studios to use my main concern is if they guy is a complete spanner...............

PaulBrewer

sei046 wrote: »

............When picking studios to use my main concern is if they guy is a complete spanner...............

I suppose, that should have been number 1! But it's sorta a given don't you think?

sei046

I dont think you understand.

PaulBrewer

sei046 wrote: »

I dont think you understand.

Oh?

sei046

ah nevermind. There are lots of good studios around. Very cheap too!

PaulBrewer

I see there's an 'Award Nominated Music Studio' too? What award? Who won? Perhaps it's the winner I should book?

PaulBrewer

sei046 wrote: »

ah nevermind.

Nah, I smell wha you're steppin in ok!

jtsuited

PaulBrewer wrote: »

I see there's an 'Award Nominated Music Studio' too? What award? Who won? Perhaps it's the winner I should book?

haha. 'award nominated'.

most vague boast ever.

sei046

That award nominated studio looks incredibly underwhelming!

dav nagle

sei046 wrote: »

That award nominated studio looks incredibly underwhelming!

God I have just joined this discussion and its like when two girls start whispering in front of each-other:p:p I ask myself what are they talking about??
1. Sound of recent recordings from bands (big names matter)
2. Price
3. Comfort
4. Location
5. Vibe

jtsuited

sei046 wrote: »

That award nominated studio looks incredibly underwhelming!

link? i can't see it

PaulBrewer

dav nagle wrote: »

God I have just joined this discussion and its like when two girls start whispering in front of each-other:p:p I ask myself what are they talking about??
1. Sound of recent recordings from bands (big names matter)
2. Price
3. Comfort
4. Location
5. Vibe

1. Who are these girls?
2. Why are they whispering?
3 Are they nominated for ANY awards?

sei046

PaulBrewer wrote: »

1. Who are these girls?
2. Why are they whispering?
3 Are they nominated for ANY awards?

LMAO!

jtsuited

well at least nobody can accuse this forum of being cliquey.

sei046

Can you have cliques on a forum?

jtsuited

yeah i think so. except over here it's called a clique track!


I'll get my coat.

dav nagle

Right I am cracking open a heineken, Paul the Blizzards are up for an award with their outrageously annoying hit ' I need a doctor' that is in the iTunes top ten albums!!!

Well done in all fairness

Now can I clean your boots? Would you like a shoe shine or perhaps strawberries and cream? No let me rub your back!

sei046

dav nagle wrote: »

No let me rub your back!

Dav.....why......

jtsuited

dav nagle wrote: »

Right I am cracking open a heineken, Paul the Blizzards are up for an award with their outrageously annoying hit ' I need a doctor' that is in the iTunes top ten albums!!!

Well done in all fairness

Now can I clean your boots? Would you like a shoe shine or perhaps strawberries and cream? No let me rub your back!

expecting drunken posts from dav the chancer pikey. "Insurance? wha? dohn need dah bahss shur I'll tie dem up ouh front for de day. ya don't need a new driveway do ya?"

PaulBrewer

dav nagle wrote: »

No let me rub your back!

You're not touching me .... that's how court cases happen, remember?

dav nagle

jtsuited wrote: »

expecting drunken posts from dav the chancer pikey. "Insurance? wha? dohn need dah bahss shur I'll tie dem up ouh front for de day. ya don't need a new driveway do ya?"

You know me too well I am half kilkenny half Iraqi nomad scum! = nomad pikey traveller scum!:p

dav nagle

PaulBrewer wrote: »

You're not touching me .... that's how court cases happen, remember?

A knacker never forgets wha!

sei046

that was possibly a little harsh on the oul you know whos.

jtsuited

sei046 wrote: »

that was possibly a little harsh on the oul you know whos.

the lesser loved community?

or the knackers?

dav nagle

sei046 wrote: »

that was possibly a little harsh on the oul you know whos.

Congrats to 'The Blizzards' fantastic band and fantastic achievement...
All is fair in love and war! I hold nothing against no band, fair play I say! Rock n roll take it all and give them folk a god damn soul!!!