Sonic Valentine

First off, let me say this, I am astonished that TBS is showing an episode of Save By The Bell that I have never seen before. I had given up hope of watching a new exciting adventure involving Zach, Screech and Kelly. Oh sweet, sweet Kelly.
Ok… now the reason for this article.

In this set of articles I plan to introduce you to the different people you will come in contact with when you first set foot in a studio. I will try and tell you what they are supposed to do, what they do in actuality and where many people normally fall short of their roles.

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So I am not proud? I will admit I don’t have a lot of money. Hell if you are reading this right now I am willing to bet that you don’t have a lot of money. But I will also admit I really do like the sound of gear that tends to be expensive. Over the course of the last few years I have spent big bucks on pre-amps, compressors and monitors. I have spent an insane amount of money on computers and software (isn’t that a sign of the times?). One area of my gear list that has always been lacking is microphones. I have your requisite twelve SM57s, and a few 421s and all sorts of small diaphragm condensers. Many of you know that whenever I am working you will find a pair of Sanken CU-31s on a stand somewhere. I love my Sankens… no let me rephrase that, I am IN LOVE with my Sankens (according to an old girlfriend there is a difference). Until recently I have yet to find another microphone that I was so totally in awe of and honestly confident using in any setting.

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