Know your space/needs and the difference between recording and monitoring.

The sound I want when I sit down and mix (or listen to music) is different than recording.

The sound I want when recording is a variable. My daughter sounds best in a hallway with an open end and openings at 90 and 270 degrees.. Reflections happening just a little later than usual allows her to develop a certain sound, both in recording and performance.

My bedroom (believe it or not) is the best room I've used for recording live drums; the opposite of the hallway. Larger, very insulated and dead (large soft furniture, acoustic ceiling tile with 6" insulation above, insulated walls etc.)

Find what works for you. If you want dead, go for it. But I've found 'dead' ain't always what I'm after.


I do not work here, but the benefits are still awesome
Make your sound your own!