AboutLarry A. Staffen Expertise I worked in Hollywood Ca. for 17 years as a recording engineer/musician. My forte is in
analog recording (such as tape editing, bias, record/repro alignment, multi-track, mixing,
so much more). As a musician, I also played guitar, keyboards, vocals, music arranging
and occasional trumpet. I was quite busy! But due to health problems... here I am! I can
respond in one to two days. Care to all, Larry
Experience See above
Organizations: member of ascap, 3-M school (M-79 reel to reel tape recorder), Chappell Music Hollywood Div. (recording engineer), American Songwriters Festival, (music listener/screener/judge.
Publications Cup-a-music, ascap for a Chubby Checker song, '82
Education/Credentials 2 years associates degree in music, 2 years engineering school Sherwood Oaks experiamental college.
Awards and Honors Credits: Lionel Richie, Donna Summer, James Ingram, Burt Bacharach, Delaney Bramlett, Marvin Hamlisch, Edwin Starr, Bill Conti, Franco Zeffirelli (film director)more.
Question Hey Larry. I wanna start up a decent studio, for example ; the whole big mixer thing, with a bunch of rack FX going on, etc. Although, i'm fairly new to how they all connect and function. I'm pretty sure the external effects connect to the mixer, or am I wrong? What's the certain way to connect them? What kind of mixer would I need to do such a thing, and why? Please help me, i'll really appreciate it. Thanks.
Answer Hi Zildjian - First of all, I guess I'll have to answer your questions with more questions. How mny tracks are you trying to achieve... 4, 8, 16, 24, 32, or 64? This may sound absurd, but believe this! "The multitrack recorder is man's greatest contribution to indecision". I'll recomment this book for you: "Modern Recording Techniques" by Robert E. Runstein and Miles Huber. It's available through Amazon Books... used too. A good read, this will give you greater insight to your needs. Good luck with your mission!
