Cassian Voss recorded “Minor Key” at 2 a.m. in an Edinburgh flat with the window open. No vocal booth, no treated room—just one microphone above middle C.
Mic placement
Six to twelve inches from the mouth. Slightly off-axis to reduce plosives.
Room treatment on a budget
Hang blankets behind you. Record in a closet full of coats. The clothes absorb reflections.
Turn off everything
Fans, AC, refrigerators—anything that hums. Record silence for 30 seconds to check noise floor.
Multiple takes
Record three to five takes. Comp the best phrases from each.
