Tracking
Full Production Tracking
Let’s the finished product of your tracking session speak for itself. At Eastlake Recording, our engineers transform your vision into a tangible reality, leaving you with a record or project that represents you fully as an artist and creative. Find out why our studio is among the best place to record music in Texas.
What is Tracking in a Recording Studio?
Tracking in a recording studio is the process of recording your project, whether it be songs, podcasts, or other audio media. A tracking session can include music producers, engineers, or studio musicians providing live tracking or overdubs to build the groundwork of the project before the next step: mixing.
What Happens During Recording Studio Tracking?
Each project is unique and every artist has a different idea of what their completed vision looks like. During your recording studio session, your team at Eastlake Recording tailors the studio space to capture your audio most effectively. Once the setup is optimized, your engineer will capture the audio content for your project using hand-selected microphones and other methods such as direct boxes or samplers. This process may be repeated multiple times until the recording feels right to the artist.
How Much Does Recording Studio Time Cost in Texas?
How much a recording studio session costs in Texas is largely variable. Some recording studios charge a fee per project while others charge a day rate. These rates can vary from a few hundred dollars to several thousand, depending on the complexity of the project. It’s best to contact a recording studio directly to discuss your project to get an accurate price.
What Should You Bring to a Recording Studio Session?
Instruments or other items you need to bring to your recording studio session will be discussed during the pre-production meeting with your engineer. While many studios will have everything you need to record, you may prefer to perform with a specific instrument. Lyric sheets or chord charts may be helpful to bring along.
How Do You Know If You’re Ready to Record at a Studio?
The best time to schedule a recording studio session is when you feel that your raw material is as finished as possible. Preparation is key to a successful session. If your songs aren’t finished being written, if you can’t perform your own material, or if you don’t have at least some vision of the end product, you aren’t ready to commit the time, energy, and money into recording.
How Long Does Tracking at a Recording Studio Take?
The length of time it takes to record a full project at a studio depends on several factors. The complexity of the project, the number of tracks, and any nuances such as the artist wanting to make last-minute changes or additions to tracks all contribute to how many hours a session takes. One project may be completed in a single tracking session while another may take several weeks. During production, your engineer will help set realistic expectations on how long tracking will take.
How Do You Prepare for a Tracking Session at a Recording Studio?
Before you schedule your recording session, you will participate in a pre-production meeting with your engineer. During this meeting, your engineer will ask you several questions about your vision for the project as well as make suggestions for making your visions a reality. You will discuss everything from instruments needed to vocals and overarching goals before you arrive at the studio to record your initial tracks.
Book Your Tracking Session At Eastlake Recording
Whether you want to record an album, are an instrumentalist or vocalist needing a place for overdub work, or even have any audio needs for video post-production, Eastlake Recording is the place to book recording studio time in Texas. Schedule your free pre-production consultation and let’s work together to bring your vision to life.