Recording & Editing

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Recording session with the Mozarteumorchester Salzburg conducted by Riccardo Minasi
Mozarteum Grosser Saal (Salzburg, AT) | Photo © 2017 Michele Gaggia

Multitrack Recording & Editing

Great recordings start with great performances. Our goal is to capture them with maximum clarity and authenticity or, when desired, with a deliberate Vintage, Retro or Lo‑Fi aesthetic. Understanding the musical style and its emotional intent guides every decision in our recording and sound‑design process.

We provide state‑of‑the‑art digital multitrack recording for any ensemble size: soloists, chamber groups, jazz and pop/rock bands, up to full symphonic orchestra with choir. Sessions can be recorded live or in the studio with overdubs.

All equipment is selected to match the instruments, the musical style and the acoustics of the chosen location. Because we use only our own gear, every component is maintained and certified for reliable, top‑tier performance.

During the session, we offer artistic direction, ensuring musical precision, technical quality and optimal performance conditions. In editing, the best takes are combined with meticulous attention to phrasing, dynamics, color and timing. High-end mixing and mastering complete the production to the highest professional standards.

Technical Highlights

  • Flexible recording aesthetics: ultra‑transparent to Vintage/Retro/Lo‑Fi
  • 24‑bit / 96–192 kHz direct‑to‑disk recording, stereo to 28‑channel multitrack
  • Low‑noise preamps (Audient ASP880, Focusrite OctoPre) and high‑resolution converters (RME Fireface UFX)
  • Premium microphones: Brauner, DPA, AKG, RØDE, Neumann, Audio‑Technica, Shure, Sennheiser
  • Access to excellent recording locations in the Salzburg area
  • Mobile recording studio with 28 high‑quality mic preamps, high‑performance DAW, and professional plugins (Plugin Alliance, UAD, NI, Slate Digital, Nomad Factory, Waves)
  • Quested S6R monitoring, talkback system, and headphone distribution (up to 8 headphones)
  • On‑the‑fly editing during sessions
  • Competent artistic direction in a wide range of music styles

 

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