A recording studio is a facility that is specifically designed and equipped for sound recording, mixing, and reproduction. It usually consists of a control room where audio engineers can listen to and manipulate sounds during production, and an adjacent live room or stage area where musicians perform and record their music. Recording studios are used by artists, producers, and engineers to create high-quality recordings for various purposes such as albums, movies, commercials, and video games. The quality of the recording studio can greatly impact the final sound of a recorded track, making it an important factor in the music production process.