At Soundwaves we utilize some of the best recording technology
and equipment available today. We also use some of the best new and vintage
microphones as well as proven recording techniques to obtain clear and natural
sound. We’re fortunate that in the beginning, as Soundwaves was “gearing
up”, founder Dan Canalos had the opportunity to have an intimate phone
conversation with one of the music industry’s recording pioneers, Jack
Renner -founder of Telarc Records and winner of 36 Grammy Awards! Mr. Renner’s
gracious advice became the template for quality and excellence that we continually
try to emulate. We’ll always be grateful to Mr. Renner for his humbleness,
vast knowledge and encouragement.
Soundwaves’ “True
Live™” Recordings
Using top notch equipment, premium quality microphones, various microphone techniques,
a lot of experience and tutelage from our mentors, we have developed what we
call our Soundwaves “True Live™” recordings. These are natural
stereo recordings with no overdubs. Using the natural acoustics of your performance
environment when desirable, we determine which microphones and recording technique
should be employed to capture the “truest”, most natural sounding
representation of your group. But since room acoustics (reflections, standing
waves, reverberation etc.) are so critical to the overall color and sound of
a recording, and since all rooms or auditoriums aren’t created equal we
also use, with discretion, new digital technology which allows us to place your
group in a true virtual three dimensional acoustic space. What does this mean?
Simply, that we do our best to bring you the absolute highest quality and natural
sounding recording no matter where your recording is made.
Microphones & Techniques
Soundwaves utilizes high quality condensor and dynamic microphones, custom built
microphone cables, and industry proven techniques to capture your music. The
end result is a clarity of image, sonic texture and phase coherency many other
recording companies or “Jimmy’s
Dad’s” recordings just won’t have.
Equipment
Some of the manufacturers we use:
- Neumann
- AKG
- Audio Technica
- Earthworks
- Presonus
- Apogee
- Lexicon
- TC Electronics
- DBX
- Alesis
- Mackie
- Panasonic
- Tascam
- Ashley