Organisation & planning is key in any studio, so to get the most from your sessions we have written a few tips on how best to prepare. Please cast your eye over this information to ensure no time is lost. If there are any further quires regarding session preparation then please e-mail george@80hertz.com

It's a good idea to re-skin drums and re-string electric guitars, bass and acoustic instruments several days/rehersals or so before the session if possible (it's worth it!). This ensures the best results from the instruments. It may be obvious to point out, but practice is essential before going into the studio. Bands/artists/producers etc will get the most value from their sessions if they have a clear plan of action of what they want to do (with or without a producer) once in the studio.

If you're working with a producer, it's a good idea to meet up with him or her and discuss production ideas ahead of the session. Giving the producer and our engineer a demo as a point of reference to start pre-production notes will aid the process. Also, a commercial indication to the sound you're seeking would help the engineer prepare each step of the recording. If the decision is made to use a click track then it would be useful to work out the tempo in BPM prior to the session. It's essential that the drummer/percussionist is comfortable and well rehearsed using a click track prior to the session.

Finally, it's important to adjust to the studio environment and feel relaxed and at ease – above all, enjoy it! There's no reason to be nervous, our engineer or producer will help quash nerves and coax the best performance from you possible. Recording has its side effects, it may fatigue you physically and mentally so it's a good idea to bring food and water or use the on site catering facilities.