For many years, I've wanted to apply purist techniques to a rock recording.  I'm happy to say the first iteration was just released.   A few years ago, an independent artist named Jason Vitelli contacted me about mastering his first album, "No Photographs". I found Jason's music so...

Quote: Hi LFF,   Actually, I don't use Blumlein's method - at least not the popular one utilizing directional microphones.  I use my own variation of another technique he was experimenting with - a matched pair of omnis (techincally "AB" rather than "XY") separated by a baffle of my...

The two in heaviest rotation right now:   1. Markus Schwartz & Lakou Brooklyn - Equinox (full disclosure: I produced this one) 2. Monvelyno Alexis - Kouzen Azakamede (an amazing musician)   Best regards, Barry http://www.soundkeeperrecordings.com http://www.barrydiamentaudio.com

Hi qusp,   Actually, while most of the contenders were very nice, the territory opened by the ULN-8 was such that its nearest competitor (for my ears, the Pacific Microsonics) was a quite distant second.  To the extent that I'd call it another class.   Just my perspective, of course.  ...

Hi gbx2006,   For my ears, it would be a Metric Halo LIO-8 (~$4k), not contest.   It really depends on what the listener is seeking.  There are a lot of good DACs out there today.  My experience though, has been that each applies its own "color" to the sound, falling into three general...

Hi David,   I tend to separate the recording itself and believe loudspeakers (and how they're set up) make the largest difference.   The reason I separate the recording is that my experience has been that a great recording is identifiable as such, regardless of the system on which it is...

Hi Akabeth,   I've been using a Metric Halo ULN-8 (~$6k) for the past several years. It serves as my DAC as well as my mic preamps and ADC for recording sessions.   Having been fortunate to hear a lot of converters over the years, the ULN-8, particularly when used at 192k easily...

  Hi ru9,   If I may correct the link (that one won't work): www.soundkeeperrecordings.com/format.htm   There are 24/96 and 16/44 samples of "Dragon Boats" from the "Lift" album by Work of Art. And now, there are also 24/192, 24/96 and 16/44 samples of "Kote Moun Yo?" from the new...