good recordings on a budget

Some complaints of digital recordings include that it sounds flat and clinical sounding. Technology has put so much power into the hands of audio engineers and musicians alike that they may be inclined to edit too heavily. A completely perfect song, in terms of tone and timing, may not sound human anymore. Go easy on the editing and plugins. You can always add more later, but figuring out which straw broke the camel’s back can be an unnecessary, and time consuming, task.
You can read more here: http://therecordingrevolution.com/2013/02/11/getting-organic-recordings-in-the-digital-realm/

Psychology is a bit of a nuisance. You may think you’ve completely isolated yourself from marketing gimmicks and equipment sales hype, but that is never really possible. Expectations can have profound effects on our perception of quality. This is true for wine just as much as it is for audio equipment. Yes, there is some downright terrible wine in the world, just like there is some downright terrible audio equipment. There are also bottles that are the epitome of perfection in a certain style, and audio equipment that really does perform up to its price point. As demonstrated in the article linked below, sometimes the differences between good and great gear is exaggerated in our minds.
You can read the article here: http://audioundone.com/loudspeakers_winer

Room noise is one of the many frustrations that come with home recording.
Computers, neighbors, and even just less-than-great acoustics in the room you’re recording in can all show up on your raw track.
There are pre-made attachments for your mic that can filter out some of the higher end noise, but why not save your money for something else?
These foam DIY reflection filters don’t make a huge difference, but for the low cost of materials, the subtle improvement is worthwhile.
For information about how to build a DIY reflection filter, and some before and after audio examples, read here: Pro Sound Web post on reflection filter

There’s only so much that can fixed when mixing. Starting with a good recording will make your life easier, and eventually you may want to have a dedicated area for recording complete with good acoustics and proper wiring. Notably absent from the list of things you want with a home recording studio is a second mortgage, but it doesn’t have to be that expensive. Take a look at the eBook linked below for tons of tips on how to get your studio set up on a budget.
For the link to purchase the eBook for $24, take a look here: http://www.amazon.com/Home-Recording-Studio-Build-Like/dp/143545717X
We also have an eBook for $5.99 that shows you how to put together a computer-based recording studio capable of producing pro audio starting for under $100. You can get the pdf version here: How To Build a Home Recording Studio.
Kindle version: How To Build a Home Recording Studio.

A love of music sometimes isn’t enough to motivate us to get to work in the studio. Keep your goals reasonable. Instead of being dissuaded by the huge cost of professional equipment, remember that home studio gear doesn’t need to be expensive to get good results, and that there is a lot to be said about who is working with the equipment, not just what equipment they’re working with.
Watch the full video for more tips: