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Expertise

I worked in Hollywood Ca. for 17 years as a recording engineer/musician. My forte is in analog recording (such as tape editing, bias, record/repro alignment, multi-track, mixing, so much more). As a musician, I also played guitar, keyboards, vocals, music arranging and occasional trumpet. I was quite busy! But due to health problems... here I am! I can respond in one to two days. Care to all, Larry

Experience in the area

See above

Publications

Cup-a-music, ascap for a Chubby Checker song, '82

Education/Credentials

2 years associates degree in music, 2 years engineering school Sherwood Oaks experiamental college.

Awards and Honors

Credits: Lionel Richie, Donna Summer, James Ingram, Burt Bacharach, Delaney Bramlett, Marvin Hamlisch, Edwin Starr, Bill Conti, Franco Zeffirelli (film director)more.

What do you like about this subject?

Audio recording is a true art whether it be music, jingles, sound effects or whatever. Mic techniques, eq when necessary.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I'm still learning! This is what's so cool in this field. To pass my knowledge on to those who take interest is most important to me. Even though I'm not physically able to teach guitar, keyboards or any other music instruments, I feel that recording remains strong in my education and abilities. I stil know my theory and chords. Try me!

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Removing pops/clicks within a track, bias/overbias, record/repro alignment, changing headstacks, audio phasing, patch bays, differences in microphones, etc.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

"Fix it in the mix" is something I don't normally approve of, but then there are some exceptions. When a producer says to me, "this sounds like S#%t!" My reply is, "yeah, but it was recorded well".