Chapter 2
Studio techniques and working on location
This chapter covers the essential practicalities involved in running a classical recording session on location and coming away from it all with plenty of usable recorded material, venue staff who would be happy to see you return, and no third-party insurance claims. Much of this chapter is about preparation, getting to know your equipment well, and devising an efficient workflow in advance. Making recordings is essentially about communication and working with the fragility of musical performance, and the more time and attention you are able to give to the musicians, the happier and more productive the session will be. This means making your technology as quick and simple to use as you can ...
