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Expert Profile: Larry A. Staffen

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

Organizations: member of
ascap, 3-M school (M-79 reel to reel tape recorder), Chappell Music Hollywood Div. (recording engineer), American Songwriters Festival, (music listener/screener/judge.

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.

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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 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".

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.

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.

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 8750
Knowledge	9.85 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.89 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.95 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		1478

Recent Reviews from Users

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10	10	10	10	10/08/08
10	10	10	10	09/14/08
10	10	10	10	09/02/08
10	10	10	10	08/24/08
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User Comments

thanks for your help, ill check it out. i appreciate it.
(Alec on 10/08/08)

Thanks Very Much. Sophia
(Sophia on 09/14/08)

Thanks for your response. I'll follow it up with the folks at Cakewalk and see if they can help.
(scott on 09/02/08)

Thanks.
(Charles on 08/24/08)

Great!!
(James on 08/08/08)

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Recent Answers from Larry A. Staffen

2008-10-08 effects: Hi Alec - without me being there in person, this appears to be a nightmare. It is an obvious mismatch. The impedances are either hi (1/4") or low (3 prong XLR). That's it. Digitech has a tech support...

2008-09-23 The Start of sound waves from a source: Hi Dusty - Without getting into lenghthy dissertation, this research found: Wavelength of Sound This calculator requires a JavaScript capable browser This calculator will tell you the wavelength...

2008-09-22 Bass/Drum Recording...: Hi Alec - A direct box should eliminate the "fuzz" sound. There are lots of boxes available out there. SESCOM is one. Modern Recording Techniques by Robert Runstein is a good book (6th edition)....

2008-09-16 Home Recording: Hi Dan - I don't know of any free software, as I am an anaalogue guy not digital. As far as microphones go, there are several mics out there. Actually I prefer large diaphragm mics for acoustic instruments...

2008-09-13 Multitracks: Hi Sophia - Of course you can record separately onto a multitrack machine whether it is analogue or digital. You should have a minimum of 8 tracks to make it easier. I have a chart for the drum micing...