Philosophy[EN] – HAN STUDIO

Recording

Recording is a foundational process for all music, and communication is paramount. Choosing the right equipment, checking microphone positions, and guiding the music to become more artistic are tasks that can’t be achieved through mixing alone. Han Studio has made great efforts to help artists relax, ensure effective monitoring, and maintain seamless communication with the director or engineer during recording. Inside the booth, there’s a screen linked with the engineer for real-time work review and an 8-channel monitoring fader for direct control. The control room is equipped with a wireless talkback system, and a mini keyboard is always on hand for immediate pitch checks. We typically record with two microphones and two preamps, making it easy to compare and select the best audio. With great equipment and excellent guidance, you can record higher-quality music.

Mixing

Every piece of music has its own unique color. This can be categorized by genre or by the instruments used. We believe that good mixing isn’t about altering this color, but rather about helping to make the artist’s vision more vivid and clear. Of course, since everyone has different tastes, it’s impossible to objectively define what a “better” color is. Han Studio understands that there can be differences in perspective with the artist, and to bridge this gap, we typically follow these steps:

Draft Mix Review -> 1st Feedback -> 1st Revision -> Remote Real-time Monitoring -> 2nd Feedback -> Final Revision -> Final QC & Confirmation.

We don’t place a limit on revisions. This isn’t a one-and-done process; we use various methods and procedures to find the best possible mix.

Vocal Tune

It’s no exaggeration to say that the biggest comparative advantage of modern mixing over the past is pitch correction. Pitch correction has made it possible for anyone to release a high-quality album, and it’s rare to find an artist who doesn’t use it. Therefore, the quality of the music depends on how naturally and precisely it’s done. At Han Studio, when we work on tuning along with mixing, we perform the process precisely at three different stages:

Before the mix begins, After the mix, During the final QC process.

You can find more detailed information about Han Studio’s tuning process on the blog link below.