Audio Recording Cleveland Ohio

The audio recording in Cleveland, Ohio, at Starsound Studios, means the best quality possible. So, what is the first step toward an excellent-sounding record? It is an outstanding initial Multi-Track Recording that requires five ingredients. The first is microphone placement. This crucial step ensures there is no 'sound bleeding' between instruments, which is when the sound from one instrument unintentionally gets picked up by another's microphone, leading to a muddled and less clear sound. It also ensures that your device sounds like it does in the room on the recording. Secondly is a substantial pre-amplifier selection. A proper pre-amp can make all the difference between a good and a great sound. For instance, a tube pre-amp can add warmth and depth to the sound, while a solid-state pre-amp can provide a cleaner and more transparent sound. The third is an excellent analog-to-digital converter. A Good converter equals a great sound, while an average converter produces a dull sound. For example, a high-quality converter can capture more details and nuances in the sound. At the same time, a lower-quality one may result in a loss of these subtleties. The fourth component of an impressive-sounding record is an acoustically treated room. The room should be the very first place you spend your money, without a doubt. Next is a pair of high-end speakers. Speakers in tandem within a treated room are what make a mix happen. Finally, an experienced engineer gives you the final ingredient.

Why does one studio have a better sound than another? It's the engineer who makes the difference. But it's also about the artists who bring their music to life in the studio. At Starsound Studios, we provide the high-end gear, including high-definition audio converters and clean microphone pre-amps with an analog equalizer and compressor on every channel. Together, they form a modern version of an analog console. We capture excellent sound using these digital and analog pieces of gear. Our wide selection of plug-ins and analog outboard gear further enhances the sound. Singers and solo artists track their final vocals on our studio microphones to produce an aggressive radio sound. We have many vocal pre-amplifier choices to match singers to a tone. Our acoustically treated vocal booth is a vital cog in vocal music. The key is not just having this high-end gear, but knowing how to use it effectively. And it's about the artists, like you, who bring their music to our studio and make it come alive.

Starsound Studios Photo of Studio A Control Room

Why Record With Us?

Consider a typical recording studio scenario. You receive a recording master. Typically, a studio does not disclose the LUFS setting. Let's say the setting is at -11 LUFS, ideal for SoundCloud. However, if you were to add your master to YouTube, the difference would be 2 LUFS. For Spotify and Tidal, it would be 3 LUFS, and for iTunes, a staggering 5 LUFS. One LUFS setting does not fit all social media platforms. The consequences of not optimizing your audio for each platform could be significant, potentially compromising the quality of your work.

Our Recording Studio in Cleveland, Ohio, is here to help you avoid a common pitfall. We understand the unique requirements of each platform. The algorithm does not warn you if you upload a too-loud song onto one of these platforms. Instead, it compresses your hard work, potentially reducing the audio quality. This alteration of the sound can lead to a significant loss of dynamics, clarity, and overall impact of your music. Why would you invest time and effort in perfecting your recording to have a social media platform alter it? Trust us to preserve the integrity of your work and ensure it sounds its best on every platform.

Rest assured, we have the solution to your audio optimization needs. Our team of experts is committed to quality and customer satisfaction, going beyond the 3 hours you might spend trying to figure it out yourself. We invite you to call us and discover why we are the right choice to make your project shine, ensuring that we present your hard work in the best possible light on every social media platform.

Starsound Studios Audio Recording photo of our mixing console in Studio C

Lets Talk Gear & Equipment

Our gear is first-class, and our technical expertise is among the highest. Great equipment and professional knowledge are the ingredients of a fantastic recording. The engineer's ears and vision are necessary components as well. The ability to see the song's final result is the mark of a true professional.

The engineer must hear what an instrument sounds like in a room and translate it to the recording medium. In other words, he must alter an instrument's sound through microphones and recording gear to a computer. This step is the most vital. The trick is to capture the source correctly. Let us show you the correct way to record your music.

At Starsound Studios, we understand those complicated steps and try to get a recording right. There is no such thing as fixing it in the mix. An engineer must accurately capture the instrument sound, and the audio tracks will blend better because of that precision. Our philosophy is simple. Record correctly to mix less.

Are you on a tight budget? We will work with you to make smaller monthly payments you can afford. That is why we offer partial payment through Stripe. But you can't beat our recording studios for the amount of equipment and experience.