Music Production: Recording

THE RECORDING TEAM

A recording team may have some or all of the following elements:

•    Musicians

•    Programrs

•    Runners

•    Tape operator

•    DAW operator / Editor

•    Assistant engineer

•    Main engineer

•    Producer

•    Others.

It is not always easy to delineate the roles and responsibilities of those involved in music production. This is particularly true in the case of modest budget projects, where individuals are commonly required to operate in multiple capacities and the labelling of roles and responsibilities may seem pointless. Still, in traditional recording environments a clear outline of functions often leads to a better distribution of labour and the more efficient use of time.

The following is a brief description of ...