What is a recording studio?
Q: What is a recording studio?
A: A recording studio is a place that is specially prepared for the recording of music or other sound media.
Q: How are independent studios different from those associated with record labels?
A: Independent studios may only record one band or set of performers, but may also lease time to outsiders. Record label-associated studios usually have more resources and capabilities than independent ones.
Q: What are the three areas in a typical recording studio?
A: The three areas in a typical recording studio are a "live area" (with natural reverberation) for recording groups, a "dead area" (with soundproofing to prevent reverb and echoes) for vocals and soloists, and a control booth, to house the recording equipment.
Q: How do studios keep outside noises from getting into recordings?
A: Studios are usually soundproofed to keep outside noises from getting into recordings. Additionally, baffles and other objects are used inside studios to isolate sound sources, while asymmetrical room shapes can be used to prevent standing waves and sound interference.
Q: How did early radio stations differ from today's modern recording studios?
A: Early radio stations were not much different from radio studios, as the techniques used were interchangeable; however, this changed over the years as recordings could present sounds in ways radio could not carry. Modern day recording studios often rely less on effects processors than their predecessors due to an increased focus on creating good natural sounds with less processing.
Q: What type of equipment do some modern day radio stations use?
A: Some modern day radio stations use multitrack equipment such as effects processors which allow them to pre-record material before broadcasting it on air.
