Question 1

How did you start your recording studio?

Accepted Answer

We started Concept Records in late 2018 when our band needed to record our material but couldn’t afford any of the studios in Cape Town. We had learnt the basics of sound engineering through practical experience that we gained while performing in live bands during and after high school, so instead of paying for a few days in a fancy recording studio we bought our desk, monitors, and some microphones, and we learned to record our own and other people’s music. In 2019 we moved into our current space and slowly expanded our expertise and equipment collection. We have now recorded several award-winning albums, and more than 300 songs with various local and international artists. Check out our Productions page for more info!

Question 2

How many room do you have?

Accepted Answer

Four. We have a Control Room, a Live Room, a Keyboards/Secondary Live Room, and an Office.

Question 3

What recording software do you use?

Accepted Answer

Logic Pro X

Question 4

What preamps/interface do you use?

Accepted Answer

We run 8 channels from our Focusrite Octopre Mk-II via ADAT into our 16-channel Allen & Heath ZED-R16 desk and firewire interface for a total of 24 channels. We also have a pair of Rane MS-10 preamps. We mix through a SSL 2+ interface. For more information on our studio equipment, check out our Services page.

Question 5

What monitors do you use?

Accepted Answer

We monitor our recordings through a pair of Emes Quartz near-field monitors paired with a KRK 10s subwoofer. We mix using this setup, as well as through a pair of Yamaha HS7s. For more information on our studio equipment, check out our Services page.

Question 6

What microphones do you use?

Accepted Answer

We primarily use a Rode NT-1A for vocals and other situations that require a large diaphragm condenser, and we have multiple Shure SM-57/58s for situations that require dynamic microphones. We have a full set of Shure Beta series mics for drums, as well as several other microphones. For more information on our studio equipment, check out our Services page.

Question 7

What are your pedals all about?

Accepted Answer

We started collecting effects pedals in high school, and have built up a collection of more than sixty pedals that each process and affect audio in different ways. We love experimenting with these pedals on different sound sources, and tweaking them to find the right tone for any situation. For more information on our studio equipment, check out our Services page.

Question 8

What styles of music do you record?

Accepted Answer

We are happy to record any style of music! We predominantly work with live instruments, but we are also able to work on digitally produced projects. We have worked with many jazz, rock, and indie bands, as well as classical, metal, hip-hop, and singer-songwriter acts.

Question 9

I've heard about your artist community - how do I get involved?

Accepted Answer

We’re always happy to welcome people into our space - if you want to stay updated on what’s happening at the studio you can sign up for our newsletter and follow us on Instagram. Feel free to get in contact with us if you have any specific questions or offers of support.

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