About — By Faith Music

By Faith Studio: Where Technical Precision Meets Soulful Performance

By Faith Studio is a premier recording, video and livestreaming facility dedicated to helping artists capture their most authentic sound. Founded and operated by industry veteran Gabriel Bello—a Billboard-charting artist/producer, multi-instrumentalist, and engineer with over 20 years of experience—the studio combines high-end technical infrastructure with a deep understanding of the creative process.

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, By Faith Music is driven by a mission to make professional-grade production accessible to the heartbeat of our community. We recognize that the high cost of elite studio time can be a barrier for those who need it most, which is why we offer specialized, reduced-rate pricing for churches, gospel groups, school music programs and local recording/touring artists/creatives. Our heart is in supporting the local arts and education, ensuring that student ensembles and touring musicians alike have access to world-class Dante-integrated recording and HD livestreaming without the industry-standard price tag. When you record with us, you aren't just booking a session; you’re partnering with a mission-focused facility dedicated to elevating the voices of the Carolinas and beyond

The Space & Technology We specialize in providing a high-fidelity environment for recording, mixing, and professional livestreaming. Our facility is built on a robust Dante-networked backbone, allowing for seamless audio routing and a massive 64 simultaneous-input capacity, with a potential 120 ins/outs across the entire facility. Whether we are tracking a full worship band with vocals, 5 piece horn section like the BroHorns or capturing an intimate solo vocal, we utilize industry-standard tools including Antelope interface and Mac Studio workflows with a collection of sought after vintage mic pres to ensure every nuance is preserved. We also have a 10×10 green screen wall for video filming.

Our Expertise From soulful jazz billboard chart topping recordings, high-energy tribute live productions (Stevie Wonder, Toto, Billy Joel), nationally televised performances to sacred and messianic worship, By Faith Studio is uniquely equipped to handle diverse genres. Our extensive experience in content creation—supported by a community of over 200,000 subscribers—means we don’t just record your music; we understand how to make it resonate in a digital-first world.

Services Offered:

Professional Audio Recording & Production: Expert tracking, editing, and mixing.
High-End Livestreaming: Multi-cam video production and real-time audio mixing for global audiences.
Artist Development: Leveraging decades of industry insight to help artists build sustainable, professional brands.

At By Faith Studio, we believe that every project is a partnership. We provide the tools, the technology, and the seasoned ear necessary to turn your vision into a professional reality.

Charlotte NC Recording Studio Tracking Live Room

Instruments Available

Grand Piano: Baldwin Medium Grand Piano
Vintage Organs: Hammond B2 with Percussion/Chorale & Trek II Pre-Amp Upgrades & Leslie 760
Workstations & Synthesizers: Korg Kronos II (76-key Workstation)
MIDI Controllers: M-Audio 88 Keyboard Controller, 49-Key Korg Taktile Controller (w/ Sustain & Volume pedals), 61-Key Controller
Drums & Percussion: Yamaha Custom Recording Drum Kit w/ Zildjian Cymbals, Full Afro-Cuban Percussion Setup
Acoustics: Washburn Acoustic Guitar
Direct Boxes & Signal Routing: Radial, Klark Teknik, and Samson Direct Boxes (DIs); Radial HotShot ABi Line Selector, Radial HotShot Switcher, Morley ABY MIX Pedal

Software & VSTIs

DAWs & Notation: Cubase 15 Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Dorico 6 Pro
Virtual Instruments: Keyscape, Omnisphere II, Trilian, EastWest Composer Cloud, NI Komplete 14, and more
Processing Suites: Waves, Universal Audio (UAD), and many others

Recording Hardware

I/O Capability: 120 Studio Audio Inputs/Outputs / 64 channels of simultaneous audio recording
Preamps & Processing: Antelope Galaxy 32 Synergy Core, featuring 22 Boutique Mic Preamps, EQs, and Compressors (including Neve, API, Great River, Grace Design, Focusrite ISA, Midas, Cranborne, and premium UA/Neve analog clones)
Utility Preamps: 16 Channels of clean ADAT mic preamps, 32 Midas utility mic preamps
Video Production: 13 Video Inputs, 10 cameras 1080HD Livestream/Multi-Cam Capture

Studio Monitoring

Routing Control: Galaxy 32, Samson 48 Point Patchbay(5) Behringer X 32
Personal Monitoring: Behringer P16-M Personal Mixer Stations (7) & Behringer MX Q app ecosystem
Artist Monitoring: Premium Open and Closed-Back Studio Tracking Headphones

Microphone Selection

Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphones

Our premium, full-frequency microphones. These are the primary choice for capturing rich, detailed lead vocals, acoustic instruments, and high-fidelity room ambiance.

Neumann TLM 193 (Cardioid) — Pristine, ultra-honest vocals, acoustic guitar, and overheads.
Antelope Audio Edge Duo (Multi-Pattern) — Virtual mic modeling powerhouse; perfect for classic tube/ribbon vocal tones and a host of other applications.
Antelope Audio Edge Solo (2) (Cardioid) — Physical-modeling microphones for zero-latency vintage tracking.
AKG C214 (2) (Cardioid) — Crisp, modern sound; exceptional on acoustic guitar, drum overheads, and backing vocals.
Marshall MXL 2001 (Cardioid) — Warm, vintage-voiced condenser with forward mid-range presence.

Small-Diaphragm & Pencil Condenser Microphones

Engineered for hyper-fast transient response and crystalline high-frequency detail. Essential for acoustic piano, acoustic stringed instruments, and clean overhead configurations.

sE Electronics sE4 (Matched Pair) (Cardioid) — Handcrafted 3/4" capsules; stunning depth on grand piano and acoustic strings.
Shure Beta 81 (2) (Cardioid) — Industry-standard clarity for acoustic guitar, hi-hat, and overheads.
Antelope Audio Edge Note (2) (Cardioid) — Ultra-flat modeling pencil condensers; perfect for natural, uncolored tracking.
CAD Equitek E70 (2) (Cardioid / Omnidirectional) — High-headroom, versatile condensers with multi-stage pads and low-cut filters.
Samson CL2 (3) (Cardioid / Omnidirectional) — True condenser pairs with interchangeable capsules for flexible ensemble setups.
Antelope Audio Verge (4) (Cardioid) — High-SPL modeling small-diaphragm condensers for multi-mic acoustic tracking.
AKG C1000 S (4) (Cardioid / Hypercardioid) — Highly durable, battery-optional utility condensers for multi-instrument tracking.

Specialized Clip-On & Gooseneck Instrument Microphones

Miniature high-SPL condenser microphones designed specifically for direct physical mounting on instruments—eliminating bleed and allowing maximum freedom of movement for performers.

Cloudvocal SonoFlex (Miniature Instrument Condenser) — Premium, low-impedance gooseneck microphone with custom mounts for brass/woodwinds/strings.
Shure Beta 98H/C (Miniature Gooseneck Condenser) — High-SPL clamp-on mic; the studio standard for aggressive brass, sax, and percussion.

Studio Dynamic & Broadcast Microphones

The robust backbones of the tracking room. Built to handle heavy sound pressure levels while providing punchy, focused midrange isolation for guitars, drums, brass, and broadcast-style vocals.

Telefunken M80 (Supercardioid) — Condenser-like high-end clarity; incredible on live lead vocals and snare top.
Shure MV7 (Cardioid) — Ideal for voiceovers, podcasts, and vocals in untreated acoustic spaces.
Shure SM57 (8) (Cardioid) — The definitive classic for snare drum, electric guitar cabs, and brass.
Shure Beta 57A (2) (Supercardioid) — High-output, tight-pattern dynamic for aggressive acoustic sources and snare bottom.
Shure SM58 (5) (Cardioid) — Standard live vocal and rugged utility dynamic microphones.
Sennheiser e609 (Supercardioid) — Flat-profile dynamic designed to hang flush over guitar speaker cabinets.

Low-End Dynamic Microphones

Specifically designed to capture the heavy low-frequency punch, weight, and sub-bass thump of kick drums, bass enclosures, and Leslie cabinets.

Yamaha Subkick (Low-Frequency Sub-Bass) — Legendary speaker-cone transducer; captures sub-bass (20Hz–100Hz) on kicks and bass rotors.
Shure Beta 91A (Half-Cardioid Boundary Condenser) — Placed inside kick drums for aggressive, clicky attack and fast transient definition.
Shure Beta 52A (Supercardioid Dynamic) — Deep low-end punch for kick drums, bass amplifiers, and low Leslie rotors.
Sennheiser e602 (Cardioid Dynamic) — Sculpted, deep frequency response curve for massive kick drum and bass tones.