How We Record Audio At The Tiny Desk

[@ethansroom1013]

i owe this guy a firm handshake

[@xenostim]

Maybe even two

[@noahalcoser1977]

with a glove or not

[@BPH55]

Same.

[@penelopepenny4593]

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]

true!

[@mistersydster]

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

[@bernard7057]

@@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]

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

[@scottybrav]

Ditto

[@MetaGMAN]

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

[@GhostintheBand]

Yes!!!!!!!

[@zaneridings3789]

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

[@DannyJamesGuitar]

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!

[@christopherz1994]

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

[@PaarthGuptaYT]

Agreed!

[@rossaspinall5922]

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

[@tomedwardsmusic]

Yes! I second this

[@jonathanbyrdmusic]

Me too

[@munkelfisch4948]

I fourth this !

[@fabianrohrhofer]

[@The_Absurdistt]

Yes! Show us your processes

[@leerose8628]

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

[@cmooreHD]

Very quality! Always wondered!

[@LateNightCity]

It's crazy that 2017 is 7 years ago

[@WillNorburyUK]

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

[@DrinkmoWater.]

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

[@FanDutch]

ayy brother

[@ichbrauchmehrkaffee5785]

"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]

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

[@robcostigan8757]

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

[@aprilyear2011]

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

[@nassuel4522]

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

[@smpiggystudio]

"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.

[@paulie4450]

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

[@genevafrench]

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

[@benjaminjoeBF3]

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!

[@js216]

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

[@KJmusic97]

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

[@jopjopjop]

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.

[@sophiebosio8171]

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!

[@AlexMuccino]

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

[@justacoment]

lightning bolt...in this environment...

[@jib14k]

sza, alina baraz, jaymes young

[@welcometodivercity]

childish gambino.

[@ujelly1945]

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

[@magaleeb5188]

BRING BALKAN BEAT BOX

[@GChizo]

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

[@SoniChill]

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

[@armchairgenerals4395]

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

[@vincenta584]

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

[@erroldtumaque3430]

all of the little animations work so well with the presentation

[@insanitynprofanity]

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

[@blopenshtop]

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

[@noterious]

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

[@OnionKid2]

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!

[@bsusak09]

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

[@timothyjewett625]

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

[@jamosensei]

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!!!

[@FabianSalomonsson]

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

[@calvindamgaard5464]

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

[@MoneyAfterDeath]

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

[@HanfM]

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

[@gallocobain]

Thank you Josh! Amazing quality! Excellent video!

[@manuelpusong7390]

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

[@iamkingsis]

This was so great!! Nice & simple, however, I still am curious how you individually mic acoustic instruments without a line out (acoustic instruments other than a piano of course)

[@globalsoundconcerts]

Thanks! It totally depends on the instrument but generally speaking, move your ear around to where it sounds the best, then replace your ear with a mic and hit record. Seriously... For acoustic guitar, usually around the 12th fret about a foot away with a cardioid condenser mic. Then EQ the snot out of it to emphasize the frequencies that sound nice to you.

[@globalsoundconcerts]

Sis facebook.com/nprmusic/videos/1929577847052220/

[@tjrvideoman]

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

[@barkeeperJJ]

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 KZbin!

[@nprmusic]

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.]

Laxmi Singh..😅🙏🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kamenwaticlients]

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

[@globalsoundconcerts]

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

[@MRJOSHmo44]

Drums??????

[@studioep9431]

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!

[@Drsteriodsno]

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

[@krystian2981]

Glad this was suggested. NPR Tiny Desk sounds amazing always

[@QuangNguyen-md8ky]

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.

[@munkelfisch4948]

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

[@IsaDiaGZ15]

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

[@chappahx]

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

[@surviveandstrive6436]

Love the sound you get from it! Thanks.

[@sylviaharing8329]

Thanks sound PEOPLE ...your the best !

[@GreenKimchee]

am i watching Portlandia??

[@coyoteserranoband]

Ryan alternate reality

[@germyw]

No, NPR. Same thing. 😊

[@John-e4p1x]

unfortunately, these tools WISH they were.

[@BastianUllr]

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

[@idglet9565]

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

[@grahamjones2759]

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

[@Kivencito]

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

[@NatanStreppel]

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

[@mtp9214]

Really nice. Thoroughly enjoyed this.

[@miekevandermerwe7853]

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

[@HerkDylanJr]

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

[@GoodnWise]

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

[@martinheath5947]

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!

[@mustangjohnny2755]

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

[@BenReichstein24]

Thanks for the in-depth look at things!

[@MrBobbyFreakout]

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

[@brantub]

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

[@LuizdeCastro06]

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

[@izziOnBass]

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

[@genesishendra8290]

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

[@VOByRobbins]

you folks are amazing!

[@yupthisone]

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

[@gabrielmorton7030]

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]

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

[@globalsoundconcerts]

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]

@@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?

[@Lettsbet]

I watch a lot of your videos. I was just watching Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile and thought to myself; I wonder what mic's they use on that show. So I did a quick KZbin search and wouldn't you know it, there you are with a video on this very topic. Love the show! Love the Sound! Great engineering & great mixing! You really seem to do a lot with a little there at Tiny Desk. Well done. Well done. Keep them coming.....

[@simonedeangelis]

I love the sound of the NPR concerts!

[@tricknee253]

Thank you for sharing your process.

[@dylannolan7454]

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

[@doudouforzacss]

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

[@thomaszeman616]

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

[@tallercaller]

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!

[@nilsgrafo5999]

Thanx for the video - I love your concept of letting the music do the talking!

[@djb113]

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

[@Hauskonzerte]

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

[@LyleBaldes]

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

[@WuwuTheGuru]

Thank you!! Beautiful work!!

[@arendleejessurun]

Digging the "I am Lakshmi Singh" hat.

[@oscarrookie]

whats the story behind that?

[@thelonelypony7071]

she's an npr reporter

[@oscarrookie]

i know that, but did something happen to her?

[@lwild04]

Funniest Thing I have seen!

[@nerdwich]

current.org/2015/05/celebration-of-lakshmi-singh-meme-delves-into-diversity-issues-that-inspired-it/

[@amitbt69]

You are the master of sound!

[@5priteTV]

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

[@ponchonavarro68]

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

[@Jono3k]

You guys always go so crazy with the audio !!

[@imadeldeinmohyeldein3236]

you guys are amazing

[@Frasadadecactus84]

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

[@jaimevargas2148]

why did this pop in my recommended till now?? I love videos like this I'm such a nerd

[@yanikeonpurpose]

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

[@DanMorose]

Looking forward to meeting you soon Josh! x]

[@heretic5116]

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

[@JimmyKurz]

SO MUCH VALUABLE INFO IN UNDER 4 MINS WOW