Al Schmitt on Vocal and Instrumental Recording Techniques

Al Schmitt's Al Schmitt on Vocal and Instrumental Recording Techniques provides insights into microphone selection and placement for various instruments and genres, drawing on decades of experience in the studio. He emphasizes the importance of interacting with musicians to create a comfortable and effective recording experience.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 118 pages
Publication date: 01 July 2018
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Legendary producer and engineer Al Schmitt takes us into the studio and shares his process of selecting a microphone and shows us how to get the best sounds. Considerations such as song style, instrumentation, and the recording space itself are taken into account when making mic choices and determining the best placement for each. Schmitt demonstrates how to achieve the best sounds for a number of instruments including drums, bass, piano, guitars (both acoustic and electric), organs, and horns across many genres of music. Drawing on decades of experience in the studio, Schmitt brings a unique and invaluable perspective to not only making mic choices and their placement, but also the importance of interacting with musicians taking their vision and preferences into account to create the most comfortable and effective recording experience for all involved.

In Vocal and Instrumental Recording Techniques, Al Schmitt shares his process of selecting a microphone and demonstrates how to get the best sounds for various instruments. He considers song style, instrumentation, and the recording space when making mic choices and determining the best placement for each. Schmitt demonstrates techniques for achieving the best sounds for drums, bass, piano, guitars (both acoustic and electric), organs, and horns across different genres of music. With decades of experience in the studio, Schmitt offers a valuable perspective on mic choices and placement, emphasizing the importance of interacting with musicians to create a comfortable and effective recording experience.

In addition to his interview, Schmitt's work is featured in Vocal and Instrumental Recording Techniques. The book includes interviews with other METAlliance producers and engineers, providing insights into their techniques and approaches to recording.

Overall, Al Schmitt's expertise in microphone selection and placement is invaluable for anyone interested in recording music. His techniques and insights can help musicians achieve the best sounds for their instruments and create recordings that sound professional and polished.

Weight: 342g
Dimension: 234 x 190 x 7 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781495094514