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Preliminary Stages: Defining the Materials of the Project

Ideally, the content and scope of recording projects are planned in detail before the recording process begins. Before any sounds are made in the studio is the best time for the recordist to formulate clear ideas of the dimensions of the project. The recordist will learn to anticipate the requirements of various types of projects, and the related logistical and technical decisions to be made. They will also understand the artistic vision of the piece. With this understanding, the recordist will then be able to correctly make the choices of the preliminary stages of a music production or audio project. Technical, logistical, artistic, and conceptual concerns will all be addressed. ...

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