IT all about HomE/ProffEssIoNal, REcorDing/MixiNg!!!
Sanour sunny Mohammad posted 4 months ago in basic recordingHi all!
For those who wanna record and mix,
For those who wanna learn further
And even , who can gimme ideas they use, to be implemented, to be learned.
ITS ALL ABOUT PROFESSIONAL /HOME RECORDING
ABOUT ME
So, for a quick peak, lemme introduce myself. I am Mohammad Sanour, people call me Sunny, and even I expect people here to call me SUNNY …just a thought!!! Ufff!!! By profession, a sound engineer, currently working at Mumbai, with Sandeep Chowta, At his studio, YATRA . Have been working around for 7-8 years, and whatever I am gonna write/suggest here, will be myself, and not extracted from anywhere. Coz I am a self learned guy and please dnt tweak knobs like ‘Where did u learn all this, Who taught u’. Hahaha.. All the resources for me are songs and songs listening, and work. Even few from the internet and few learned with lotz of musicians/technicians around, and still in the process of learning.
ABOUT RECORDING /MIXING
Recording/Mixing/Mastering is an art and really not like some people around, who know how to tweak knobs on softwares, or know how to operate softwares. But I do believe that a musician, who can tweak knobs or operate mouse well in any software, can be a good sound engineer, because music is the heart and soul of Recording/Mixing/Mastering. Most of the sound engineers around wont agree with the fact that music knowledge is important even for recording, then they r wrong. I remember, the beginning stage of my career, when I really had big problems, becoz I do not have any musical background. Once I got in the job, I worked at a very good studio, where I really got a chance to learn more about music, not through anyone, but with lots of clients/musicians. That time I was already a fast guy@work, but when I really got some idea about music, it made me flying on my mixer and projects. And that was when I realized the importance of music for sound engineers. So even for beginners, who are taking courses of sound engineering at huge money charging institutes, be sure to learn some musical instrument/vocals, or else you will end up being only an assistant for years together, or else trying to change your field, from music recording to dialogue dubbing or ON-SET sounds.
Some people around will surely ask me lots of question about endless topics, but please dnt think I will not be replying. I will do it, and that’s why I am here. Coz we can see lots of professional/amateur people around, who will be having lots of questions, and I am here to tell them and learn even new things/problems by their questions.
WHO ’S A SOUND ENGINEER
Ya..So for the people around, who donno what is a sound engineer, or audiography, please do refer to wikipedia or do a google, coz right now, this is not a correct place for me to do it. Ya maybe if anyone asks, then I will surely try and throw some light on it, or maybe later in this article, I am gonna make it..
Sound engineer/audiographer have many options of working at:
1. Music/Background score recording studios
2. Stereo Mixing studios
3. DTS /DOLBY/SURROUND premix studios
4. DTS /DOLBY/SURROUND Mix studios
5. Dubbing studios
6. Live sound/On stage PA systems
7. On sets (of movies/serials) dialogues recording
Above options are like mainly categorized, and others are few departments, which I even dnt have any idea. . :)
Music/Background recording studios and Stereo Mixings studios are seen mostly at one place, meaning, one studio only. I have just split it for people to understand departments and any resemblance to any studio living/dead is purely co-incidental. :)
So there can be recording engineers, mixing engineers, dubbing engineers, Live sound engineers etc etc, who have their own importance in this glamorous Industry.
ASK YOUR DOUBTS
The final thing is that right now I am not getting much idea on what to write further, because I need questions to answer, and I cant write everything here, becoz I will be writing an endless book. Will be adding/editing things further.
So kindly come further, do ask me whatever you want to, regarding home/professional recording, equipments, gadgets or any funny or serious queries about this job or recording/mixing/mastering techniques.
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| Sanour sunny Mohammad said | |
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Well, its a good question as really people around will be having a doubt for sure… \U can do sound engineering from institutes like SAE wich is in Mumbai and Chennai, Whistling woods International, mumbai, Pune film Institute..SAE is the most famous and depending on ur marks, they can even get u a job, if they feel u can do it Whistling woods is Subhash ghai’s inst. and they are really good at practical education, as compared to SAE .Which will be, and is very helpful to work in the industry..But they r a bit costly than others.. Pune institute, i dont have much details.. Job prospects, depends on wich part of this industry u take..Either in Radio, or a film song or backround score recording studio, Or a Dubbing studio, or online sound (on the sets of shooting) or LIVE sounds, or gaming/multimedia… Certification with any of the above institute can surely provide u a place in Radio or gaming/multimedia industry for sure. But if u tend to be in music, then theres a lot more than certification..in terms of musical and practical knowledge.. Job security (specially in the film industry), is like how u work, how much can u establish yourself, how good u r at work and people around.. If any other information u need, do not hesitate.. REgards SUNNY ! |
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| Posted 3 months ago | |
| Dj Deepak said | |
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Hey Sunny, I highly appreciate your efforts and this group dude.. My question is: I am looking forward to do some home recording and mixing.. Could you suggest a good USB mic which would range anything within 10K? |
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| Posted 3 months ago | |
| Sahil Chaudhary said | |
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halo sunny sir….. how r u??? first of all i would like u to kno dat am on a stage where i hav to choose my career n my future, as i will be completing my school in march this year. music is my passion n i wana make it my profession also and frankly speaking i wana be in the same profession that of your’s…... so please suggest me dat what should i do for it.???? waiting for ur reply…. |
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| Posted 3 months ago | |
| Sanour sunny Mohammad said | |
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hi there…first…@DJ Deepak..Usb Mics are a revolution in mobile recording. More ideal for people who travel a lot, and always like to carry their gear with them. A samson USB mic will cost u around 7500. If u have a good sound card, which can supply phantom power to any condenser mic, a good deal in around 10k-15k budget will be behringer B2 Pro mic..Wich is costing around 14k. Next better choice will be an M-audio Solaris, priced around 18k..Other M-audio mics, i would never suggest.. Regards Sunny!!! |
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| Posted 3 months ago | |
| Sanour sunny Mohammad said | |
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Hi sahil, for all the details regarding carrer in Sound engineering, i have mention it above, after my main post..Any ways.. I will quote it again.. “Well, its a good question as really people around will be having a doubt for sure… \U can do sound engineering from institutes like SAE wich is in Mumbai and Chennai, Whistling woods International, mumbai, Pune film Institute..SAE is the most famous and depending on ur marks, they can even get u a job, if they feel u can do it Whistling woods is Subhash ghai’s inst. and they are really good at practical education, as compared to SAE .Which will be, and is very helpful to work in the industry..But they r a bit costly than others.. Pune institute, i dont have much details.. Job prospects, depends on wich part of this industry u take..Either in Radio, or a film song or backround score recording studio, Or a Dubbing studio, or online sound (on the sets of shooting) or LIVE sounds, or gaming/multimedia… Certification with any of the above institute can surely provide u a place in Radio or gaming/multimedia industry for sure. But if u tend to be in music, then theres a lot more than certification..in terms of musical and practical knowledge.. Job security (specially in the film industry), is like how u work, how much can u establish yourself, how good u r at work and people around.. If any other information u need, do not hesitate..” Regards, Sunny!!! |
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| Posted 3 months ago | |
| Sahil Chaudhary said | |
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ok sir….... i hav already read ur reply to nithin. m sorry if m nt able to ask u my ques properly in detail. actually wt i wanted to know is that 1) is there any basic certification or qualification u need to do sound engg? like some science background or graduation, like its needed to take admission in another educational colleges. 2) can u suggest me any good institute in north? can i get ur e-mail address please if u dont mind? actually i want to talk to u in more detail and somewhat lil bit personal, which i think should not be discussed publicly… dont worry, its totally abt this career only… he he he… |
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| Posted 3 months ago | |
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