Recording 101
So you wanna be a recording engineer huh? Or maybe you’re a musician who wants to record at home. No matter what your goals might be, learning about the recording process can be beneficial in all aspects of the music biz. It’s easier and as inexpensive as ever to learn how to make solid recordings. […]
What’s The Difference Between Mixing & Mastering?
If you’re new to the recording process, it’s often confusing to navigate. One major question often asked – what’s the difference between mixing and mastering? Often we hear these terms bundled together as one, but they are two separate processes, often done by two different people. Once all your tracks have been recorded, the mixing […]
Home Studio Set Up Basics
Let’s explore what you will need to get a home studio set up! Recording rigs come in all shapes and sizes, but there are a few things that everyone will need to get the job done. For a basic modern recording setup you’ll need the following: Computer Having a solid computer as the powerhouse for […]
Leveling & Gain Staging for Recording at Home
If you’re not a professional engineer (yet), getting a proper level while recording at home can be tricky. Here are some basics to help you dial in that perfect level. Gain Staging The term “gain staging” refers to the process of setting a proper level each step along the way of your […]
6 Easy Steps To Prep Your Tracks For Mixing
Here’s a quick guide on prepping your sessions and tracks for mixing. There isn’t one set way of doing this, but most engineers will most likely appreciate you taking the time to help get things organized and ready to mix by following these simple guidelines. No matter what, it’s always best to give your mixer […]
6 Easy Steps To Prep Your Tracks for Mastering
Delivering your mixes for mastering is a fairly straightforward process – simply follow these guidelines! Bounce your mix using the highest possible sample rate and bit rate that you recorded at! At least 48K and 24 bit. Please send in your mixes without any processing on the master bus. General guidelines would ask to have […]
File Delivery Guidelines – Podcast Edit & Mix
Upload your tracks with this link in the highest quality possible – at least 48K and 24 bit. If you’re not sure how to export your files, please refer to this page on how to export your files from your DAW. If you have multiple microphones, please include each track separated. Please make sure they […]
Overview – Home Studio Consultation
How It Works Need help assembling the perfect studio? From small set ups to full blown pro studios, MooseCat has the team and the wherewithal to get you up and running. To get things started, please fill out this form to give us more info and get a quote! How We Help Our team starts […]
Overview – Gear Rental & Concierge Service
Don’t have a home studio set up? Let MooseCat outfit you with rental gear to record at a high quality at home! How It Works We’ll coordinate a non contact drop-off of all the equipment you’ll need to record at home. After an initial phone consultation, we work with you over the phone to make […]
Overview – Virtual Recording Sessions
Recording at home can be great, but often it’s nice to have an engineer or producer on the other end to guide you through and worry about the technical side of things. You can now connect with us in realtime over the internet and record with a professional! All without leaving your home… How It […]