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Introduction   

How to be a Recording Engineer

Many people choose to become recording engineers because they want to party all day. That's great for the first few decades, but soon they will realize that it is a complex job and an art. Understanding what all the knobs do is just the beginning. Being a recording engineer is not just about using electronic equipment, it is also about effectively capturing music, sound effects, or the spoken word. The studio is just a tool. Often so is the studio manager, but that's another story.

I invite you to go through this book, choose the things you find applicable, and leave the rest. There are a few items ...

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