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  1. How to Record a Full Band with 20 ChannelsA full-band recording becomes far easier when every input has a clear purpose before anyone presses Record. Twenty simultaneous channels provide enough space…
  2. Stereo And Mono Recording Explained For Better Production ChoicesRecording format affects how listeners experience space, focus, movement, and balance in a finished production. The choice between mono and stereo is not…
  3. How to Record a Voice-Over for a Video GameA video game voice-over has to do several jobs at once. It must communicate information clearly, reveal character, match the emotional pace of gameplay, and…
  4. How to Prepare a Commercial Script for the Recording StudioA commercial script is more than a block of copy that an actor reads into a microphone. It is a production document that guides the voice talent, producer,…
  5. The Best Way To Record A Singer-SongwriterA singer-songwriter recording has a special responsibility: it must preserve the connection between the performer, the lyric, and the instrument. A polished…
  6. How to Fix Timing Issues in a RecordingTiming problems can make an otherwise strong performance feel unsettled. A vocal may enter slightly late, a guitar riff may rush ahead of the drums, or a full…
  7. Recording Vocals With Dynamic And Condenser MicrophonesThe microphone placed in front of a singer affects far more than volume. It shapes brightness, detail, proximity, room sound, plosive response, and the way a…
  8. What Is a Compressor and How to Use It in Audio ProductionA compressor is one of the most useful processors in a recording studio. It reduces the difference between the loudest and quietest parts of an audio signal,…
  9. How to Create a Professional Podcast Intro and OutroA podcast intro and outro do far more than fill the first and last few seconds of an episode. They establish the show’s identity, prepare listeners for the…
  10. How to Record a Solo Piano Piece with ClarityA solo piano recording has nowhere to hide. Every pedal change, mechanical noise, uneven note, and shift in dynamics can become part of the final sound. At the…
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Professional multi-track recording with world-class gear at affordable hourly rates.

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Recording System
Custom-built PC DAW with Sonic Core XITE-1 DSP interface and 16-channel AD/DA converter. Primary software: Reaper and Samplitude.
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A studio designed around a custom PC platform — not an off-the-shelf solution — with decades of hands-on engineering experience behind every session.

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Custom DAW
A purpose-built PC workstation configured specifically for multi-track audio production, not a generic computer.
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Pro Mic Locker
AKG C414B-TLII, Shure KSM32/SL, SM57, SM81, Sennheiser e906, AKG D112, and many more — the right mic for every source.
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Instruments & Amps
Gibson Les Paul Deluxe, Ibanez 540S, Marshall JVM410, Vox AD100VT, Korg Triton Pro, Kurzweil SP88, and a full drum kit.
The Equipment

Studio Gear

A comprehensive collection of microphones, preamps, outboard processing, instruments, and monitoring — all detailed on the Studio Gear page.

Microphones
  • AKG C414B-TLII — Large-diaphragm condenser
  • Shure KSM32/SL — Studio condenser
  • Shure SM57 & SM48 — Dynamic workhorses
  • Shure SM81, AKG C1000S — Small-diaphragm condensers
  • CAD Equitek E-100 — Supercardioid condenser
  • Oktava MC012 — Multi-capsule condenser
  • Sennheiser e906, E602 — Guitar cab & kick drum
  • AKG D112, EV N/D 468, Audix Fusion 6
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Preamps & Processing
  • Mackie MS1642-VLZ4 mixer
  • Black Lion Audio Auteur Quad preamp
  • Black Lion Audio B173 preamp
  • Joe Meek VC1QCS channel strip
  • ART TubeMP tube preamp
  • Radial J48 active DI
  • Rocktron Intellifex effects processor
  • BBE 462 Sonic Maximizer
  • Rolls RA62HA — 6-output headphone amp
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Artists and bands who have recorded at LnL Recording.

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Dead Man's Hand
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