Recording jazz in a studio is something that true music aficionados relish, but it cannot be done on a whim. It takes a large set of equipment, the proper room, and dedication to produce the best jazz music that will give its listeners Goosebumps.

Without a top quality set of microphones, you will not achieve much in a recording studio. A fantastic company to purchase microphones from is Schoeps, click here to see their range. The best Schoeps microphone for Jazz is probably their CMC6/MK4. Also, you could try a Shure KSM32, or an Octava MC012. In terms of importance, your microphones are right at the top of the list. No matter how good your instruments or musicians are, if you do not get a clear recording, then everyone’s hard work will be in vain.

In terms of recorders, your best bet is probably a 24 track digital recorder. A slight drawback is that you have to buy a separate mixer, but it is the best option if you are looking to record any band, not just a jazz one. It allows you to record more track simultaneously than is possible on other mixers. With everything being integrated, there are no cumbersome wires sticking out all over your room. You also have proper faders and knobs to help you generate the sound you wish. It is preferable to a computer because you don’t have to worry about paying for expensive upgrades or worry about viruses.

Once you have this under control, you can move on to the musical instruments. Real jazz requires a multitude of instruments to be in play. There is nothing finer than hearing the simultaneous sound of trumpets, trombones and drums in perfect tune with one another. The best option when purchasing all this equipment is to go online and search for second-hand trumpets, bass guitars and saxophones. Purchasing all this equipment brand new will cost far too much, as will purchasing all jazz equipment. Most musicians will have their own gear, but it is necessary to have backup equipment in case either someone forgets their instrument, or if the band fancies trying something new with an instrument they don’t normally play.

No one said it was going to be easy recording jazz music in a studio, but when you hear the full wonders of jazz emanating from your studio, you will realise that all the effort was worth it.