Recording
Area 18 has the flexibility to offer a range of recording techniques to suit your project. With 24 analogue inputs and a comprehensive mic selection, the studio can accommodate a band playing together live. Or, if you prefer to track each instrument separately, that's no problem. We specialize in recording real instruments acoustically, often using multi-micing setups for a more detailed sound. We also do a great deal of vocal recording as well as spoken word, for voice-overs, audio books, internet and radio broadcasts.
Area 18 has the flexibility to offer a range of recording techniques to suit your project. With 24 analogue inputs and a comprehensive mic selection, the studio can accommodate a band playing together live. Or, if you prefer to track each instrument separately, that's no problem. We specialize in recording real instruments acoustically, often using multi-micing setups for a more detailed sound. We also do a great deal of vocal recording as well as spoken word, for voice-overs, audio books, internet and radio broadcasts.
Mixing
With music technology so easily accessible these days, many people are creating great music from home studio setups. One area which can prove persistently tricky however is mixing. Area18 has a state of the art ProTools HD system and huge range of AAX Native and DSP plug-ins, some analog outboard and great monitoring from Genelec and KRK. In addition Richard has a huge amount of mixing experience, with literally hundreds of mixes successfully completed . He is able to work quickly and efficiently, whatever the size and scope of the project and is happy to operate in close consultation with clients, either at the studio or remotely, to achieve the best possible outcome. Don't hesitate to get in touch by phone, email or on-line. Send in your files for a professional mix at an affordable price!
With music technology so easily accessible these days, many people are creating great music from home studio setups. One area which can prove persistently tricky however is mixing. Area18 has a state of the art ProTools HD system and huge range of AAX Native and DSP plug-ins, some analog outboard and great monitoring from Genelec and KRK. In addition Richard has a huge amount of mixing experience, with literally hundreds of mixes successfully completed . He is able to work quickly and efficiently, whatever the size and scope of the project and is happy to operate in close consultation with clients, either at the studio or remotely, to achieve the best possible outcome. Don't hesitate to get in touch by phone, email or on-line. Send in your files for a professional mix at an affordable price!
Editing and Production
Whilst our philosopy is to strive for source recordings which are as close to perfect as possible, we realise that the demands of modern music can be tough. We are adept at employing the huge variety of techniques available in modern Digital Audio Workstations to hone recordings and performances to perfection. Ultimately it all comes down to listening carefully and knowing how to intervene. Whether it be timing or pitch correction, drum enhancement/replacement, vocal or instrumental performance clean-ups, we pay attention to the details to get the best result for the production.
Whilst our philosopy is to strive for source recordings which are as close to perfect as possible, we realise that the demands of modern music can be tough. We are adept at employing the huge variety of techniques available in modern Digital Audio Workstations to hone recordings and performances to perfection. Ultimately it all comes down to listening carefully and knowing how to intervene. Whether it be timing or pitch correction, drum enhancement/replacement, vocal or instrumental performance clean-ups, we pay attention to the details to get the best result for the production.
Programming
With our comprehensive range of software instruments, synths and samplers from the likes of Avid, AIR, Native Instruments and Waves we have every angle covered when it comes to programmed music. We have extensive experience of MIDI production techniques over many years in a variety of electronic music genres.
With our comprehensive range of software instruments, synths and samplers from the likes of Avid, AIR, Native Instruments and Waves we have every angle covered when it comes to programmed music. We have extensive experience of MIDI production techniques over many years in a variety of electronic music genres.
Mastering
We offer a competitive mastering service, to give that final boost and sheen to a stereo mix and to provide e.p. and album tracks with an overall coherence. The final product can be presented as individual Wav and MP3 flles for upload, and also as a Red Book CD master, complete with all the necessary encoding required for manufacture and commercial release. We can also provide a DDP player so you can listen to the encoded CD file on your own computer and burn Red Book CDs yourself.
We offer a competitive mastering service, to give that final boost and sheen to a stereo mix and to provide e.p. and album tracks with an overall coherence. The final product can be presented as individual Wav and MP3 flles for upload, and also as a Red Book CD master, complete with all the necessary encoding required for manufacture and commercial release. We can also provide a DDP player so you can listen to the encoded CD file on your own computer and burn Red Book CDs yourself.
Composition
Richard is not only an experienced engineer and producer. He is also very musically literate and creative, with performances, and writing credits on many clients recordings. He has a considerable number of credits in his own right as a composer of production music for TV,film and music libraries. We are able to produce bespoke music to your brief, as well as to sync to picture and we have a large network of musicians to call upon should additional instrumentalists or vocalists be required.
Richard is not only an experienced engineer and producer. He is also very musically literate and creative, with performances, and writing credits on many clients recordings. He has a considerable number of credits in his own right as a composer of production music for TV,film and music libraries. We are able to produce bespoke music to your brief, as well as to sync to picture and we have a large network of musicians to call upon should additional instrumentalists or vocalists be required.
Spoken word and sound design
Many spoken word productions have been realised over the years at Area18. We have a comprehensive sound effects library and are adept at sound design and creating bespoke foley effects. Credits include several radio plays for broadcast on the BBC, narrative content for websites such as newfairytales.co.uk New fairy Tales and work with drama schools such as the LAMDA and East 15 School of Acting.
Many spoken word productions have been realised over the years at Area18. We have a comprehensive sound effects library and are adept at sound design and creating bespoke foley effects. Credits include several radio plays for broadcast on the BBC, narrative content for websites such as newfairytales.co.uk New fairy Tales and work with drama schools such as the LAMDA and East 15 School of Acting.
Backup, archiving and recall
Many projects can continue over a period of days, weeks, months or even years. Your project will be regularly backed up, during the course of work. You are welcome to keep your own copies of course! Once complete your project will be safely archived should you need to recall it months or even years later.
Many projects can continue over a period of days, weeks, months or even years. Your project will be regularly backed up, during the course of work. You are welcome to keep your own copies of course! Once complete your project will be safely archived should you need to recall it months or even years later.
