Better On Paper

Better on Paper is an up and coming band based out West Lafayette, IN. Their music is a cohesive blend of jazz, indie and rock.

Adam worked with the band as the recording engineer for their album.

Production Photos

Click on a photo below for a detailed description.

Drum Kit Overview

This photo depicts the studio setup of the drum kit. Adam used plexiglass to help dampen the acoustic bleed to the other microphones.

Studio Overview

This photo depicts the entire studio and the layout of each instrument. Each instrument was acoustically recorded with the exception of the electric guitar which was recorded direct.

Up close trumpet Mic

This photo depicts the micing technique used to record the trumpet. The mic used was a Sennheiser MKH 40.

Tenor Saxophone Micing

This photo depicts how Adam recorded the saxophone for the album. The microphone used was a Sennheiser MKH 40.

Electric Guitar Pedal board and Amp Setup

This photo depicts how Adam and the guitarist collaborated to acoustically record the guitar.

Control Room Computer View

This photo depicts the DAW (Digital Performer) and console software (Studio Manager) and how Adam recorded each instrument.