business what’s wrong with a&r? technology · david kennedy, russell cottier, dan daley,...
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News & Analysis 4 Leader 4 News Sales, contracts, appointments and biz bites.
12 RAK Studios The unassuming London studio complex
that heads the field after four decades of making music.
14 Products New introductions and announcements.
61 Broadcast aside Dennis says he has gleaned sonic insight
from his resident soundhound.
62 Headroom Education, tens and drinks in NYC.
Craft 34 Ian Hutchison A dynamic pro with a different tapestry of
genres talks about the transition from engineering to production, Celtic music, and doing the TV sound for the specular Transatlantic Sessions.
38 Ben Baptie A young mixer/engineer with a staggering
credits list and his eye on production.
42 Simon Bishop A well-known and well-respected UK recordist
who has played a part in product development and the development of audio education.
50 The rise of the freelancer As an industry we enjoy a very high percentage
of freelancers across disciplines and work types. We look at the pros and cons of being out on your own.
56 Ten Pinnacles in recording quality.
57 Ten Farmyard yarns.
Business 46 What’s wrong with A&R? Despite some healthy figures and ‘growth’ a closer
look reveals that the record industry, and A&R in particular, shows a pitiful success rate on its R&D.
60 Your business ‘The first thing we do, let’s kill all the lawyers …’
No, wait — turns out we need them more than ever, says Dan.
Technology 53 SSL System T explained The reasoning and thinking behind the
System T networked broadcast audio production environment.
58 Slaying dragons Well connected? John wonders where
preoccupations with workflow and connectedness are taking us..
Reviews 18 DirectOut Technologies Anna-Lisa 20 Drawmer 1978 22 AMS-Neve 1073DPX 24 Presonus Studio 192 26 DPA In-Ear, Necklace and Slim mics 28 McDSP SA-2 30 RodeLink Filmmaker Kit 32 Izotope RX Postproduction Suite
V14.8 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015 • ISSN 1477-4216