ROUND TABLE RECORDING COMPANY BLOG
Explore the Round Table Recording Company blog for insights on music production, recording, education, podcasting, and the latest trends in the music industry. Our blog features expert tips, studio updates, and educational content for artists, creators, and businesses looking to elevate their sound.
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The Right Vocal Chain Starts With Your Voice, Not the Price Tag
There's no universal vocal chain, and the most expensive microphone in the building is often the wrong one. Here's how microphone selection actually works, how much compression belongs on the way in, why a singer's preference for how they hear themselves changes the setup, and where tone and performance stop being separate problems.
Inside Studio C: The Room for Focused, One-on-One Work
Studio C is Round Table Recording Company’s most intimate studio in Indianapolis: a focused room for one-on-one music production, single-instrument and vocal recording, and detailed editing work.
Inside Studio B: Where the Song Gets Built
Studio B is Round Table Recording Company's production studio in Indianapolis: 900 square feet built for music production, TV and film music, and local, regional, and national artists, with hardware and software instruments, two live rooms with very different sounds, and a control room with a window.
Inside Studio A: Where the Whole Band Fits and the Magic Take Happens
Studio A is the largest recording studio at Round Table Recording Company in Indianapolis: 1,600 square feet built around a warm, signature room sound for drums, a 1973 Yamaha C7 grand piano, choirs, orchestral sessions, and full bands, with isolation booths, a flexible piano room, in-house video, and a control room big enough for the whole team.
What Can Go Wrong With Your Sound, And How to Get It Right
Learn how to prevent common filmmaking audio problems and improve your film’s sound. From recording clean dialogue and room tone to ADR, sound design, and final mixing, discover practical audio post-production tips for independent filmmakers.
What Music Supervisors Are Really Looking For and How Round Table Recording Company Is Building a Music Licensing Hub in Indianapolis
Learn what music supervisors look for in sync licensing and how Round Table Recording Company is helping Indianapolis artists build professional, licensing-ready music catalogs and connect with opportunities in film, TV, sports, advertising, and more.
Rent It, Borrow it, or Bring it: Getting Your Instruments Session-Ready
An unprepared instrument will hurt your recording more than any microphone choice will help it. Here is what we keep in the building, what you should bring, how to get your gear session-ready, and why borrowing a friend's guitar the week of your session is a bad idea.
The Old Marketing Playbook Is Broken: Here’s What Builds Trust Now
Discover why traditional content marketing is losing its impact and how businesses can build trust through professional audio and video. Learn how podcasts, video content, and authentic conversations can strengthen credibility, deepen relationships, and create a more effective marketing strategy.
The Difference Between Exclusive and Non-Exclusive Music Libraries: What Artists Need to Know
Learn the difference between exclusive and non-exclusive music licensing, including the pros, cons, risks, and how to choose the right sync licensing strategy for your music.
The Joy of Making Music Together: Why the Studio Is Where the Magic Lives
Discover why the recording studio is more than a place to capture music. From creative collaboration and spontaneous musical moments to the relationships built during a session, learn why making music together in a professional studio can bring out something you could never create alone.
Make the Drive: Why a Recording Trip Beats a Recording Session
Traveling to record turns a booking into a project. Bands and solo artists within a few hours of Indianapolis can pair multi-day studio time in Round Table Recording Company’s Studio A with lodging in Broad Ripple, and get more done than a string of one-off local sessions ever produces.
How a Record Gets Made: The Production Process and the Producers Behind Round Table Recording Company
Learn how a song goes from an initial idea to a finished record through the music production process and meet the producers behind Round Table Recording Company in Indianapolis.
Your Voice, Your Show: A Guide to Independent Podcasting That Actually Gets Heard
Discover how to create or elevate your podcast with expert tips on production quality, video podcasting, audience growth, and professional studio recording.
Top 5 Mistakes Artists Make When Submitting Music for Licensing (And How to Fix Them)
Learn the five most common mistakes artists make when submitting music for sync licensing, from unclear rights and missing metadata to skipping instrumental versions. Discover practical tips to improve your chances of landing placements in TV, film, commercials, and video games.
I Want to Record Artists, but I Have No Experience: Your First Steps
Want to record artists but have no experience? Learn the first steps to becoming a recording engineer, from signal flow and DAWs to studio training.
Before You Drop: Pre-Release Planning and Audience Building for Independent Artists
Learn how to plan a successful music release with audience-building, pre-release marketing, sync licensing, and promotion tips for independent artists.
Your Band vs. Session Players: When to Use Each (And When to Use Both)
Deciding who should play on your record is one of the biggest choices you’ll make during the recording process. Explore the differences between recording with your band, hiring session musicians, or using a hybrid approach to create the strongest possible production for your music.
What It Takes to Be a Great Studio Intern (And What You’ll Actually Learn)
Thinking about a recording studio internship? Learn what studios actually look for in interns, the skills that help you stand out, what you'll learn on the job, and how a great internship can launch your career in audio engineering. Discover what to expect from a studio internship at Round Table Recording Company and how to make the most of the opportunity.
What Should You Expect from your Recording Engineer?
Learn what a recording engineer actually does and what artists should expect before, during, and after a studio session, especially here in Indianapolis. Discover how the engineer-artist relationship impacts the quality of your recording, what questions to ask before hiring an engineer, and how proper preparation can help you get the most from your studio experience.
The Power of Reference Tracks: The Most Underused Tool in Music Production
Reference tracks are one of the most valuable yet underused tools in music production. Learn how artists, producers, and engineers use reference songs during songwriting, recording, mixing, and preproduction to communicate creative vision, improve workflow, and achieve better-sounding records. Discover how the right references can help bring the sound in your head to life.