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At Big Noise Recording Studios, not only can we offer analogue recording and digital recording independently, we can also offer analogue recording and digital recording combined. Big noise recording studios is equipped to run 32 tracks of analogue recording alongside and together with 48 tracks of digital recording. The ultimate in flexability. This also allows the client to utilise the very best of both formats for recording.We also have 3 well equipped and clean rehearsal rooms available for hire for bands, singers and solo artistes. At Big Noise Recording Studios, we have an extensive client list and an excellent track record for recording with record companies for commercial release and as recording for pre production and high quality demos. As a recording studio, we offer both modern and vintage gear. As a rehearsal studio, we offer space, clean and warm rooms, and a good quality PA for each rehersal room. We also have extensive editing and mastering facilities so for your project, we can offer the complete package,from pre production to recording, through to editing and mixing, to the final mastering and CD pressing. Big Noise Recording Studios is based in Essex

Recording Techniques
Microphone placement - how, where and why.
The mixing console, Routing and the signal path
Multi-track tape machines - why use tape? why use digital?
Monitoring and monitors - different types, different uses.
Sound wave propogation - what makes sound in the first place?
Frequency - from low to high and in-between.
Electric and acoustic instruments - places in the audio spectrum

Technology
The uses of different music programsMIDI, MIDI clock
Sound sources - where to get or make the sound you're after.
Sound origination - combining waveforms, additive, subtractive.
Computer sequencing - the digital environment.
Syncronisation - locking to tape, computers, sequencers.
Sampling - loops, programs, hardware, trimming, triggering.
Synthesis - analogue & digital sounds.
Digital recording - clipping, input, metering, hard disk or tape?.
Digital editig - cutting, pasting, gluing, mangling, tuning,

Mixing & Mastering
Listening skills - how to listen and what to listen for.
Stereo & Mono compatability - why?
Balancing a mix - mixes sound unbalanced on normal systems?
The stereo field and panning - the whys and wherefores of.
Effects and uses - reverbs, delays, chorus, ADT, flanging, echos
Compression and gates - what to squash, gate and side chain.
Equalisation - parametric, graphic, notch, the "q " function, .
Mastering formats - DAT, ¼", CD etc.

Production
Listening skills - what to listen for, how and why.
Selective hearing - what it is and how to do it.
Signal processing - what to use, how much, what is it?
Creative use of effects - want that special sound?
Getting the best - is the artists performance up to sratch?
Getting tht results you want - without shouting & getting upset.
Digital editing - what it is and how to use it.
Acoustic environments - natural ambiences, reverbs, reflections