Mastering “Black Is The Colour” by Ella Haluk Whelan.

The last track that we mastered for Ella this week is our version of a traditional Irish ballad called.”Black Is The Colour”. A similar version to this also appears on the album “Celtic Instrumental Airs From Ireland”. Recorded at Solitaire Recording Studio Dublin and Cavan. Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Alan Whelan. Produced and Arranged … Read more

Mastering “Orbit” by Ella Haluk Whelan.

One more track mastered this week for our Youtube Channel. Have a look at all the links to hear the quality of recording mixing and mastering available at Solitaire Recording Studio. Recorded at Solitaire Recording Studio Dublin and Cavan. Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Alan Whelan. Written By Alan Whelan and Ella Haluk Whelan. Produced … Read more

Mastering “Shannon Sunset” by Ella Haluk Whelan.

Shannon Sunset was written by Alan Whelan and appears on his instrumental album “Celtic Instrumental Airs from Ireland” This is a more up-tempo version performed by Ella. Recorded at Solitaire Recording Studio Dublin and Cavan. Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Alan Whelan. Written, Produced and Arranged by Alan Whelan. Lead violin & all strings performed … Read more

Mastering “Tango” by Ella Haluk Whelan

Another of the tracks that Alan Mastered this week was “Tango”. Mastered here this week for release onto the Solitaire Recording Studio youtube channel. Recorded at Solitaire Recording Studio Dublin and Cavan. Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Alan Whelan. Written by Colm O Foghlu. Produced and Arranged by Colm O Foghlu and Alan Whelan Lead … Read more

Mastering “CHILL” by Ella Haluk Whelan

This week Alan has been mastering some tracks that he and his wife Ella Haluk Whelan have recorded. “Chill” was originally recorded at the old studio premises in Dublin. It was mixed here in the current premises in Cavan. Mastered here this week for release onto the Solitaire Recording Studio youtube channel. Recorded at Solitaire … Read more

Kick Microphone comparison

Below is a link to our video comparing some of todays most popular microphones for recording Kick drums. This is the first of a series of microphone comparisons videos which I will post over the coming weeks.

Drum Recording with Kieran Leonard (Drums/Percussion – Celtic Woman)

Today we did some drum tack recordings with the wonderful Kieran Leonard from Celtic Woman. Both Kieran and myself have wanted to do a drum mic shootout for some time so we finally got around to it. Using a selection of our favourite pics we recorded multiple Kick, snare, Hats and Toms. All mics were … Read more

Mastering

Today I am mastering some music for streaming services (Spotify/Youtube/Etc.) and CD so that I have both files ready when needed. Did you know Streaming and CD mastering have different rules regarding levels, dynamic range etc? Its a bit of a minefield but there are some good guidelines available.