String Quartets

Many String quartets like to have recordings of their works, which can be sold at concerts and on their web site, and are a very good fundraiser.

Due to the number of performers within a String quartets, recording at a fixed location studio may not be the best choice due to lack of space, cost and time on transporting members and large equipment.

Around sounds aim is to provide you with a top quality recording of your music at an affordable price. As we are a mobile studio we can record at any location you want. Our mobile studio uses the latest top of the range digital pro audio equipment, as found in most good modern recording studio.

Around sounds takes all the pressure away from recording. We do all the running around, and setting up.  All you will need to do is turn up and perform.

All our equipment has been assembled with mobility in mind, so set up time is minimum. 

Around sounds can work around the space you have, wherever you want the recording to take place.  In cases where it is not possible to set the recording equipment up in a separate room to the band, we can run the cables to our sound proof van outside for better sound separation.

Whatever your needs Around Sounds can provide a solution.

We offer hourly, daily and weekly rates for the studio.

Our services

We offer 2 services to String quartets, live concert recording, and recording sessions, which take place at the bands regular rehearsal place.

Live concerts can provide a very warm pleasing feel to the sound of the recording, with the ambiance of the audience, but you only get one chance to get it right, so it is essential to be well rehearsed.

We will arrive 1 hour before the band, and set up all of our equipment in a way that minimum attention is drawn, so the band can concentrate on the performance.

We use stereo microphones and extra mic`s for soloists, along with ambiance microphones in the audience.

We then take the recording away to be mixed, and usually send you a final copy within 7 days.

Recording sessions that take place in the string quartets usual rehearsal room have many benefits, and are much more relaxed mainly because everyone involved is used to the sound of the room, and are comfortable in their familiar surroundings.

We use the same stereo microphone technique and extra mic`s for any soloists, and we can do, as many takes as needed until everyone involved is happy with their performance. Again we take the tracks away to be mixed and provide you with a finished mix usually within 7 days.

Notes to consider

• Make sure everyone knows the date of the recording session.
• Choice of music. Always choose music you know and can play. 
• It’s very important you feel as comfortable as possible when recording your music.  Our aim is to try to make you feel as relaxed as possible; this is where recording in familiar surroundings is very important.  We will also provide free advice and contacts to promote your music.
• Noise levels.  For the best quality recording, it’s very important the location you choose to record doesn’t have surplus noise pollution such as traffic noise, etc.
• Have drinks and snacks available, and work out a schedule incorporating regular breaks through out the day