Terry Daniel’s Recording Studio
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Here’s a brief tour of Terry Daniel’s studio.
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This is fun and informative stuff!
I’m still in the process of getting together studio equipment and now have some great ideas.
Great looking studio. What was this space used for before it was your studio? Where is it located?
Hi Christina,
Thanks for the kind words. It was just open space before I added a wall with some sheet rock. The studio is in Minneapolis.
love the reel to reel of your last show on the wall!
Wow! How much does all this equipment run up to? I really want to do something like this. The voice overs and singing is what I like to do, but I only use the basics that include usb mic,wavepad sound editor,mix pad,sound recorder,my toshiba laptop. Any suggestions?
Hey Terry, great setup!
Is that a picture of Bruce Campbell?
I attended the Fan Expo in T.O. hoping to get a picture with him. Not a chance! He was so busy, and you had to pay to have your picture with him. Even at $35 a picture, he had no problem selling out his meet and greet, photo time.
Terry, I noticed in your studio tour video that you were using the TLM 103 into a DBX 286A. I wonder if you can send me a screen shot on your setting so that I can compare my settings or mirror yours.
Thanks,
Jim W
Hey Jim!
No problem at all! Give me a day or so to get that to you. Thanks for the comment.
Great video Terry. Thanks for the tour and info!
Thanks for sharing. I’m no animal guy Terry, but I was wondering does your best friend in the world ever interfere with your recordings with barking?
Hey Steven,
Once in a while her bark will interfere. For example, if the UPS guy comes around.
Thanks for the link Terry. I appreciate getting your stuff. Its always helpful to “see it”. Great room by the way. Do you mind telling me what type of speaker you use?
Thank you,
Darren
That’s a great video–love your space and your pup!
hey man!
great tour! – love the dog too! I agree with you Adobe is the best! Remember the old version SAW 32? (going back a little bit there)
JP
Hi Terry,
Thanks for the tour. Looks great.
Wayne
Hi Terry
Great video tour of your studio. I was just wondering you did’nt mention anything about the speakers. Do you have any suggestions.
Rick
Hi Rick!
I use M-Audio monitors. They’re perfect for the space but they don’t exactly provide the huge thump that I sometimes want.
Thanks for the tour and thanks for the fine work you have done for us. More to come in the not so distant future. I had a question…those little figurines that you have on top of the dbx processor…where did you get those?
Neal
Terry, thank you for doing such a great job on our company voice recordings. We have recieved a lot of very possitive comments. We truly appreciate your talent. All the best and we will be in touch for any more needed voice talent. Gary with Birthday Lawn cards Edmonton, Alberta Canada.
Terry, good stuff. That’s really cool from a non-audio geek’s perspective – LOL, Thanks for everything you’ve ever done for me and Ed. Hope to need you again soon! Keep up the great work!
Oh, yeah – give more time to the Guiness clock next time
Paul
Great Guinness clock. Does your microphone pick up any ticking sounds???
Thanks Christina!
It does not pick up any ticking sounds because my mic is powered by a preamp that has a noise gate setting in it. Pretty cool!
Great stuff and thanks! Can you suggest some other condenser microphones that work well for VO work.
Hi Nandoo!
Thanks for your comment and question. There are a number of great mics that work well. Go to http://www.sweetwater.com and check out the options. This is a great site for voice over artists!
Terry, Thanks for the view. Wish I could keep my space so neat. Who does your housekeeping? LOL. I’d also appreciate a screen shot of your dbx processor. I’ve got one but haven’t quite figured the correct mix. Also, what are the general dimensions of your studio and how have you dealt with air-handler noise issues.
Thanks – Love the Lava Lamp!
Rob
Terry,
Thank you for the resources on your site. I have really learned a lot already (and I have a degree in broadcasting!)
You did not mention a sound card for your PC. Do you need a studio quality sound card or does the mixer or dbx serve as the sound card?
Also, does your setup give you studio quality and gives the clients the final recording, or do you still need to fly to studios to record at the clients studios once you win with your audition?
If you could elaborate on these points, that would be awesome! Thanks again!
Hi Terry,
Thanks for the studio tour. I am wondering if your computer is specially equipped for fan noise or does the noise gate in the preamp take care of that too?
Hey Keith!
Thanks for the comment and question. Yes, the gate on the preamp pretty much takes care of any noise outside of 5ft from the mic.
Hi, Terry,
You’ve got a great setup. Love your microphone!!!
Thanks for the tour.
Regards,
Jack Josey
Very nice setup. Coincidentally, I run my mic into an ART Tube Pre-Amp and then a dbx 266XL. Very happy with the dbx as well. Agree wholeheartedly re: Adobe. I segued right into it from Cool Edit Pro. SAW was the worst. Brrrrr!
Hey! You reminded me that I probably have some reel-to-reel from my days at 13 KELO in Sioux Falls!
Thanks for the tour, Terry. I know some people refer to the panels on the wall as ‘sound proofing’ but they are actually for eliminating any reverberation in the room. Unless the walls themselves have been treated with a sound proof material, outside noises from the next room will seep through.
Looks very neat and tidy! Thanks for the many videos you have posted. You’re a good guy, Terry!
Dan
One quick question: do you read your scripts from your computer monitor or do you print them and read from paper?
Thanks Terry. My home studio burned up in a house fire a couple weekends ago (everyone got out safely), and I’m looking to reboot my operation. Your “walk thru” is a big help. Thanks for putting it up here.
Greg Williams
Thanks for sharing, it looks like a nice place to work. Can you tell me why some of the LA talent use shotgun mics for promo and trailer work and Naumans like your for commercial work?
Hi Terry! Thanks for all of your great videos. I have been trying to put together a new studio for myself and often have trouble getting good sound quality and compatibility with different things. May I ask, what Operating System do you have on your computer….and what sound card do you use?
I currently have an Echo Mia sound card and use Windows XP Professional…but the Echo Mia has been discontinued and I’m at odds for a replacement! Thanks in advance for your response!
~Jan Ochs
Hi Terry,
Love the video – it looks like a warm and inviting space in which to work. And I love the Guinness clock!
All the best,
Dave
Appreciate that video Terry. That has helped me major. I’ve been looking around for the last week or so for some used mics and used mixers. I’m not ready to purchase quite yet. I’m waiting to move before I create my set up at home. But thanks again very helpful.
Hi! Terry. I would appreciate your help regarding a problem I have with Adobe Audition3 which you are using. I seem to get a noticeable drop in sound while switching between Edit view and Multritrack view. I usually record my voice in Edit view but when I want to add music and switch to Multitrack view, there’s a drop in sound. Is there something I can do to maintain the sound level. Thanks,.Arlen.
Hi Arlen,
Thanks for the question. This happens to me too. Each track in the multitrack view has a volume button. Just bring the volume up on whatever track you need boosted before you mix it down. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks again!
Great video! The first mic that you showed, I have the same kind, is it ok to use that for voice too?
Hi Andrea,
Dynamic mics are good for speaking at live events and for singing but I would only use a studio condenser mic for recording voiceovers.
Over here in Blighty, we economise a bit! No Auralex yet, but a duvet pinned to the wall. It goes back on the bed when work’s done. No Neumann, but a Rode NT1A condenser and the very sweet Safesound pre/processor. My wife and I even make do with a cat. It’s all quite homely – and how encouraging it is to see that your setup is too! Maybe that’s what gives home-based VO its edge – warm and friendly. Thanks for the tour Terry.
Hi Terry,
Nice space you have there! I should send you a video of my booth, which is a lot smaller. I’m just starting out so it works well for practicing right now. I’m looking at building a booth in my garage sometime in the future. Love the site by the way.
gene dixon
Thanks Gene! Good luck with your studio as well. Keep us posted on your progress!
Looks like it’s a USB mixer, so that serves as the sound card.
Hi Maya,
That is correct. And the mic itself is powered by the preamp.
Thanks Terry,
I am looking forward to checking out lots of products pertaining to my Talent Recording Studio. My business is AllStar Talent Production. So, this will be helpful in looking into NCH Software. I will also examine some extras and attend the college radio. I like the way they set up there Studio. However, They have nothing on the walls. So, I will double check the sound room and ask how they proofed it. Anyways. I looking to move forward since I am all done here. Thanks.