How Mobile Recording Works

We arrive, survey the room, and start placing microphones. Every mic is chosen for the specific source: a dynamic mic on a loud guitar amp, a condenser on an acoustic instrument, a kick drum mic inside the shell, overheads above the kit.

Setup typically takes 45-90 minutes depending on the band size and instrumentation. After placement, we run a sound check. Every channel is checked for level, signal quality, and isolation. Adjustments are made until the signal chain is clean from source to disk.

Once sound check is done, you play your songs. Most bands do 3-6 full takes per song, and we pick the best ones together. Everyone plays at the same time, and each instrument is captured on its own isolated track.

Between songs, we check levels and make any adjustments. If the drummer hit harder on that last song and the overheads are running hot, we pull them back. If the vocalist moved off-axis, we reposition. Small tweaks between songs keep every track sounding clean.

Most bands get through 2-3 songs in a 4-hour session. Well-prepared bands occasionally push that to 4.

Every room sounds different. A carpeted living room with furniture absorbs sound and gives a dry, controlled result. A concrete garage with bare walls creates bright reflections.

We adapt mic placement and technique to the room. Tight micing reduces the room's influence on the recording. In a particularly reflective space, we might suggest hanging blankets or repositioning furniture. We can't turn any room into a treated studio, but we consistently get clean, professional results in imperfect spaces.

Your space doesn't need to be fancy. It needs to be big enough for the band and quiet enough that outside noise doesn't bleed in.

Once tracking is done, we break down the gear and the raw files go into post-production. Depending on your chosen tier, you'll receive stems (raw tracks), a mixed stereo file, or a fully mixed and mastered release-ready product.

Turnaround for mixing and mastering is typically 5 business days. You'll receive WAV files ready for your distributor.