How We Record Audio At The Tiny Desk

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  • @ethansroom1013
    @ethansroom1013 3 роки тому +885

    i owe this guy a firm handshake

  • @penelopepenny4593
    @penelopepenny4593 3 роки тому +1216

    This guy is a hero. 90% of tiny desk concerts sound better that the studio version. There are tens of bands that I will only listen to the Tiny Desk version of their tracks.

    • @Maxversionrock
      @Maxversionrock 3 роки тому +8

      true!

    • @mistersydster
      @mistersydster 3 роки тому +28

      I love Anderson .Paak but man do I wish tiny desk just produced all his music

    • @bernard7057
      @bernard7057 3 роки тому +3

      @@mistersydster I agree with the oc on alot of performances but anderson.paak isnt one. Personally I like the studio versions of the songs he performed. But I would love to hear songs from ventura in a tiny desk concert

    • @flight4203
      @flight4203 3 роки тому +3

      This is me with Chicano Batman's tiny desk home concert, it truly sounds way better then the studio album 💯

    • @scottybrav
      @scottybrav 3 роки тому +1

      Ditto

  • @MetaGMAN
    @MetaGMAN 7 років тому +970

    seriously, ur audio has been top notch since the beginning. Thanks for the video.

    • @GhostintheBand
      @GhostintheBand 3 роки тому +2

      Yes!!!!!!!

    • @zaneridings3789
      @zaneridings3789 3 роки тому +2

      Us audio nerds have always been in awe of your mixes, so we appreciate the tips!

  • @christopherz1994
    @christopherz1994 3 роки тому +89

    Not all heroes wear capes. Josh is truly a hero behind the Tiny Desk

  • @DannyJamesGuitar
    @DannyJamesGuitar 7 років тому +444

    I've been waiting for this! I always find myself admiring the sound quality whenever I'm listening to Tiny Desk. Would it be possible to make more of these videos please? And maybe go more in depth too? I would be very interested to see what you do in the mixing and post production phase!

  • @leerose8628
    @leerose8628 7 років тому +237

    ITS ABOUT GODDAMN TIME YOU TOLD US HOW YOU DID THIS SHIT. It's quality as fuck.

    • @cmooreHD
      @cmooreHD 7 років тому +6

      Very quality! Always wondered!

  • @rossaspinall5922
    @rossaspinall5922 7 років тому +328

    Josh you're an awesome engineer mate the crispness, quality and dynamic range of your recordings are outstanding. keep it up, have you considered doing another video on the rest of the chain of events into the recording mixing down, ADC etc? I'm sure your fans would be very interested

  • @WillNorburyUK
    @WillNorburyUK 3 роки тому +24

    4 years later the algorithm gives me this. lovely stuff.

  • @robcostigan8757
    @robcostigan8757 3 роки тому +8

    The mic under the hat is genius. No more clothing rustle!!

  • @DrinkmoWater.
    @DrinkmoWater. 7 років тому +66

    Simple yet straight to the point .. enjoy this channel folks

  • @nassuel4522
    @nassuel4522 6 місяців тому +2

    Wow, 7 years later. Audio is still insanely good. I'm literally speechless

  • @ichbrauchmehrkaffee5785
    @ichbrauchmehrkaffee5785 3 роки тому +47

    "before everything else, make sure your guitar is in tune. zhis one is not"
    you're the hero we didn't know we needed

  • @darylharvey2865
    @darylharvey2865 6 років тому +34

    Bro, you are an engineering genius. The TDC's are so sonically balanced. Well done, sir.

  • @AlexMuccino
    @AlexMuccino 7 років тому +202

    Some artists that should be on tiny desk, Kamasi Washington, mac demarco, chance the rapper, and Whitney

    • @justacoment
      @justacoment 7 років тому +5

      lightning bolt...in this environment...

    • @jib14k
      @jib14k 7 років тому +2

      sza, alina baraz, jaymes young

    • @welcometodivercity
      @welcometodivercity 7 років тому +8

      childish gambino.

    • @ujelly1945
      @ujelly1945 7 років тому +2

      "Majid Jordan" and "inc." needs to perform on NPR one day as well :)

    • @magaleeb5188
      @magaleeb5188 7 років тому +2

      BRING BALKAN BEAT BOX

  • @jopjopjop
    @jopjopjop 3 роки тому +20

    I think part of the appeal of the Tiny Desk sound is the fact that most of the bands will play very quietly, compared to regular gigs. They will also be much closer to each other and have little or no foldback, forcing them to listen more to each other.

  • @smpiggystudio
    @smpiggystudio 3 роки тому +27

    "this one is not", very funny haha. But seriously, NPR and engineer Josh Rogosin you guys represent the best live sound I've never seen, the sound quality is unbelievable. Looks easy but we know there are a lot of knowledges.

  • @aprilyear2011
    @aprilyear2011 7 років тому +6

    I love you all! I listen to NPR every day and always tune in to new tiny desk concerts. Thank you

  • @paulie4450
    @paulie4450 3 роки тому +4

    You're doing work that's blessing an entire generation. Thank you.

  • @nprmusic
    @nprmusic  5 років тому +71

    Learn more Tiny Desk tech tips from Josh, including this story on microphones, here: www.npr.org/sections/allsongs/2019/04/02/705579879/tiny-tech-tips-microphones

    • @rodon.
      @rodon. 4 роки тому +1

      Laxmi Singh..😅🙏🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @kamenwaticlients
      @kamenwaticlients 4 роки тому +1

      Thanks for all the great work. What type of mixer do you use?

    • @globalsoundconcerts
      @globalsoundconcerts 4 роки тому +2

      @@kamenwaticlients I mix in Protools but track with Sound Devices 788t x 2 8 tracks recorders with controllers for a live rough mix

    • @MRJOSHmo44
      @MRJOSHmo44 3 роки тому

      Drums??????

    • @studioep9431
      @studioep9431 3 роки тому

      I listen a lot of CDs and if I compare Your recordings to CDs or other music, You have much better quality. The sound is perfect. You show how really music should be!

  • @bsusak09
    @bsusak09 3 роки тому +30

    The sound at tiny desk is outrageously good. It sounds better than some records the artists that play here have made.

  • @benjaminjoeBF3
    @benjaminjoeBF3 4 роки тому +6

    Lovely sound indeed! I guess the players playing softly on low-mid volume amps also helps the sound a lot! It's so refreshing to the ears, makes you want to lean forward into the music in a relaxed way. Thanks for that!

  • @genevafrench
    @genevafrench 3 роки тому +4

    NPR tiny desks are the best concerts ever... and the sound is always amazing; so well done to technicians; you can definitely be proud to produce such shows

  • @js216
    @js216 4 роки тому +8

    Josh, you are the GOAT.
    Concert after concert I'm just amazed.
    Yes, artists should record their albums at the Tiny Desk.

  • @erroldtumaque3430
    @erroldtumaque3430 5 років тому +3

    all of the little animations work so well with the presentation

  • @KJmusic97
    @KJmusic97 3 роки тому +4

    So this is the absolute legend behind the amazing tiny desk live mixes! Incredibile work!!

  • @LateNightCity
    @LateNightCity 7 місяців тому +2

    It's crazy that 2017 is 7 years ago

  • @sophiebosio8171
    @sophiebosio8171 7 років тому +2

    Yes, finally the video I've wanted ever since I listened to my very first Tiny Desk Concert! Thanks a bunch for making this, I always loved the sound of your recordings!

  • @QuangNguyen-md8ky
    @QuangNguyen-md8ky 2 роки тому +2

    Assumming you haven't heard any NPR tiny desk and just purely looking for advice about studio setup and you stumple upon this video, you can tell Josh's advice are on point and working great right from the jingle music.

  • @vincenta584
    @vincenta584 7 років тому +8

    The audio always sounds really great. Keep up the good work!

  • @insanitynprofanity
    @insanitynprofanity 2 роки тому +2

    I cannot believe in short words I told UA-cam the knowledge I need and it brought me straight to this wonderful video that answered so many of my unknown questions. Love

  • @HanfM
    @HanfM 3 роки тому +4

    he is a heroooooo! NPR Music always gives us an amazing quality of sounds.

  • @Drsteriodsno
    @Drsteriodsno 6 років тому +5

    I really like this guy, he fits the aesthetic of tiny desk concerts

  • @jamosensei
    @jamosensei 6 років тому +3

    I think the audio on the TDCs are better than any other performances I have heard...even better than some studio albums. Thank you for making the music sound it's best Josh!!!

  • @noterious
    @noterious 5 років тому +3

    You are awesome! Tiny Desk has been one of the best sounding shows I have ever heard.

  • @calvindamgaard5464
    @calvindamgaard5464 3 роки тому +6

    This guy needs sum creds, amazing audio everytime!!!

  • @blopenshtop
    @blopenshtop 6 років тому +4

    The fantastic studio quality audio is something that sticks out in these videos. Fantastic job!

  • @mustangjohnny2755
    @mustangjohnny2755 3 роки тому +1

    The world is a better place because of NPR Tiny Desk.

  • @gallocobain
    @gallocobain 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you Josh! Amazing quality! Excellent video!

  • @timothyjewett625
    @timothyjewett625 3 роки тому +2

    You are the MVP my friend. These concerts sound phenomenal!

  • @OnionKid2
    @OnionKid2 7 років тому +2

    Super fan from the Tiny Desk Concert sounds here! The quality of the mixes has always been astounding: nicely recorded sources, but also expert ears at work. Congrats!

  • @krystian2981
    @krystian2981 3 роки тому +2

    Glad this was suggested. NPR Tiny Desk sounds amazing always

  • @FabianSalomonsson
    @FabianSalomonsson 7 років тому +8

    Please make more of these behind the scenes videos about the recording process! It would be so interesting to watch.

  • @MrBobbyFreakout
    @MrBobbyFreakout 3 роки тому +3

    The audio on the tiny desks has always been an easy stand out. Every one who plays just sounds better.

  • @chappahx
    @chappahx 7 років тому +3

    I really appreciate the artist choices on TD. The audio recording has been superb! That Anderson .Paak recording is on point!

  • @sylviaharing8329
    @sylviaharing8329 5 років тому +4

    Thanks sound PEOPLE ...your the best !

  • @GoodnWise
    @GoodnWise 3 роки тому +3

    The Tiny Desk sound is outstanding. I’ve watched some other self recorded artist performance and there’s no comparison.

  • @armchairgenerals4395
    @armchairgenerals4395 3 роки тому +1

    Super helpful. The hat mic blew my mind. Thank you.

  • @idglet9565
    @idglet9565 11 місяців тому +4

    He somehow made Hiromi sound better than her most recent studio album when listened to side by side

  • @tjrvideoman
    @tjrvideoman 7 років тому +2

    This rocks! Thanks NPR I will be putting all of this knowledge to work for me. Love the channel and the Tiny Desk series.

  • @grahamjones2759
    @grahamjones2759 5 років тому +3

    Tiny desk recordings are A M A Z E B A L L S ! Great work everyone.

  • @manuelpusong7390
    @manuelpusong7390 3 роки тому +1

    I have always wondered how your recordings sounded so good. Thanks bro! Love your channel.

  • @surviveandstrive6436
    @surviveandstrive6436 3 роки тому +2

    Love the sound you get from it! Thanks.

  • @tallercaller
    @tallercaller 7 років тому +3

    I suppose if I used an instrument instead of the finger snaps and humming that went with my singing, having these mics would be a nice addition, but I know that Tiny Desk would find the right mic for the need. I listen to the audio feed at work and just marvel at the quality sound regardless of the size and variety of the bands I hear. Keep it up!

  • @djb113
    @djb113 3 роки тому +4

    The hat mic blew my mind. This was super interesting 🧐

  • @SoniChill
    @SoniChill 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing! Thanks Josh for the tips, your audio quality is always been really nice and clean

  • @mtp9214
    @mtp9214 7 років тому +3

    Really nice. Thoroughly enjoyed this.

  • @genesishendra8290
    @genesishendra8290 3 роки тому +1

    Finally this is an answer for my ears question from every NPR Tiny Desk Video

  • @GChizo
    @GChizo 3 роки тому +1

    Why am I just seeing this? You are a BEAST!!

  • @BenReichstein24
    @BenReichstein24 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the in-depth look at things!

  • @IsaDiaGZ15
    @IsaDiaGZ15 7 років тому +5

    Realmente deseaba este video. Ojalá hagan más "detrás de cámaras". Genial como siempre.

  • @Hauskonzerte
    @Hauskonzerte 7 років тому +2

    Haha! Great! We have been using the Sony d50 for 6 years now for all our sessions... :) BEST ONE!

  • @NatanStreppel
    @NatanStreppel 7 років тому +58

    "But, before you mic the guitar amp, make sure the guitar is in tune...
    This one is NOT"
    lol

  • @Kivencito
    @Kivencito 7 років тому +6

    He is kind of a legend :) His work is amazing!

  • @izziOnBass
    @izziOnBass 6 років тому +2

    I found this today! its 2018!, It's the best thing happened to me so far! I am crying!

  • @thomaszeman616
    @thomaszeman616 3 роки тому +1

    That senheiser stereomic sounds soo much better than the funny placed lav mic. Thanks for an awesome video!

  • @munkelfisch4948
    @munkelfisch4948 3 роки тому +1

    Nice little animations !
    Tedious stuff, thanks for putting in the work :)
    It makes a difference !

  • @barkeeperJJ
    @barkeeperJJ 2 роки тому +1

    Your work is a-mazing! I'm enjoying this so much. The recordings you make should be an inspiration to many people doing recordings on UA-cam!

  • @JimmyKurz
    @JimmyKurz 3 роки тому +1

    SO MUCH VALUABLE INFO IN UNDER 4 MINS WOW

  • @dylannolan7454
    @dylannolan7454 7 років тому +28

    Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this like like like like

  • @ponchonavarro68
    @ponchonavarro68 Рік тому +1

    Y'all need to update this and show us your live sound setup and cameras and stuff!

  • @brantub
    @brantub 7 років тому +2

    You lot are bloomin legends! Thanks Josh and the NPR mandem!! x

  • @tricknee253
    @tricknee253 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you for sharing your process.

  • @simonedeangelis
    @simonedeangelis 3 роки тому +2

    I love the sound of the NPR concerts!

  • @LyleBaldes
    @LyleBaldes 3 роки тому +3

    Every single one has sounded perfect. Inspiration. A > V !

  • @yupthisone
    @yupthisone 3 роки тому +5

    So, this is the guy we want to give a kiss.

  • @5priteTV
    @5priteTV Рік тому +1

    Oh hear is the wizard behind it! Fantastic job, Sir!

  • @Frasadadecactus84
    @Frasadadecactus84 3 роки тому +1

    you`re the 50% of the thing dude
    hugs from argentina!!!

  • @VOByRobbins
    @VOByRobbins 3 роки тому +1

    you folks are amazing!

  • @miekevandermerwe7853
    @miekevandermerwe7853 7 років тому +1

    Love his shirt. Just another great band I got to discover thanks to Tiny Desk. Thank you

  • @heretic5116
    @heretic5116 Рік тому +1

    Solid tips, cheers dude. Thanks for all the great concerts too

  • @MoneyAfterDeath
    @MoneyAfterDeath 3 роки тому +4

    As soon as he showed us the bill of his hat I knew it was over 🔥💎

  • @HerkDylanJr
    @HerkDylanJr 3 роки тому +2

    Its amazing, Thank you for all the work you do.

  • @doudouforzacss
    @doudouforzacss 5 років тому +2

    I got myself a muse in Mr. Josh ! Thank you for sharing your expertise 🤗🔥

  • @DanMorose
    @DanMorose 7 років тому +2

    Looking forward to meeting you soon Josh! x]

  • @LuizdeCastro06
    @LuizdeCastro06 7 років тому +18

    nice! it's more simple than I thought. Btw, I love the Tiny sessions

  • @GreenKimchee
    @GreenKimchee 7 років тому +242

    am i watching Portlandia??

  • @yanikeonpurpose
    @yanikeonpurpose 6 років тому +4

    Josh you’re the real MVP my friend. Tiny desk is the entire shit!!! 😍

  • @gabrielmorton7030
    @gabrielmorton7030 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for sharing your engineering techniques. I'd love to see a video about how you guys mix the sound in post-production, I feel like that's part of the reason why the TinyDesk videos have some of the best live sound

    • @globalsoundconcerts
      @globalsoundconcerts 3 роки тому

      Truth. Hopefully someday I’ll make a video about post.

    • @globalsoundconcerts
      @globalsoundconcerts 3 роки тому

      The real secret is in the mix / post-production where I use EQ, compression, a little reverb and tons of level riding to get the balance just right for each moment. Everything's then mastered using iZotopes's Ozone.

    • @gabrielmorton7030
      @gabrielmorton7030 3 роки тому

      @@globalsoundconcerts Thanks for the insight! Do you find level-riding to result in a more natural sound (opposed to a heavier compression?)
      I usually hand-select portions of tracks which are significantly quieter/louder than the average volume and alter the volume through edits, opposed to riding faders. Would you imagine this results in a similar outcome as your method?

  • @BastianUllr
    @BastianUllr 5 років тому +2

    You're a crack man. You're a saviour of dynamics and the soul of artists... bravo!

  • @amitbt69
    @amitbt69 6 років тому +1

    You are the master of sound!

  • @martinheath5947
    @martinheath5947 6 років тому +3

    Very nice Have discovered some absolute gems here Always top notch audio quality at tiny desk Would have been interesting to see the mixer/console and how you combine inputs physically for the multitrack recording as well as the software used Keep up the excellent work!

  • @virgilebeats3041
    @virgilebeats3041 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks Josh

  • @CouchEconomyTX
    @CouchEconomyTX 3 роки тому +2

    This man is legendary

  • @imadeldeinmohyeldein3236
    @imadeldeinmohyeldein3236 3 роки тому +1

    you guys are amazing

  • @poppy6374
    @poppy6374 3 роки тому +1

    I've always wondered this. thank you!

  • @djartifx
    @djartifx 3 роки тому +2

    Big ups ! Audiophiles for life! Love the hat 👍😎🔥

  • @ShaunRamage
    @ShaunRamage 8 місяців тому +1

    You should collab with DPA and do everything with 4099s. TDCs already sound amazing so would love to hear the difference

    • @globalsoundconcerts
      @globalsoundconcerts 3 місяці тому

      That would be so cool. I want to collaborate with them with my new series

  • @CubensisRecords
    @CubensisRecords 3 роки тому +1

    Legend

  • @WuwuTheGuru
    @WuwuTheGuru 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you!! Beautiful work!!