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VOLUME 5, ISSUE 2- February 25, 2002 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Compressor Parameters & Settings (Paid User Article)
By Robert Dennis
We've received a lot of feedback requesting more specific advice regarding settings that are used in signal processing.  This article explains compression parameters and how to set them. 

Micing The Snare  (Paid User Article)
By Robert Dennis
Several alternative micing techniques for this important instrument are explained.  Getting a good snare sound is half the battle of getting a good drum sound.
Micing Approaches  (Alexander Magazine Paid Subscriber Article))
By Robert Dennis
More basic than saying the microphone should go here or there is to figure out the approach you are using for micing.  Bob examines in detail four approaches to micing that can guide you in any situation.

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Universal Microphone Placement. 
By Robert Dennis
Using a "microphone placement chart" is the amateur’s approach to placing microphones. It may get you started, but it won’t get you very far in a professional recording situation. Here's really how to do it.

Vocal Microphone Placement (Updated February 2002)
By Robert Dennis
Find out the key to getting the best vocal sound for both recording and for live sound mixing.

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Three Step Micing
By Robert Dennis
A Quick guide to choosing the right microphone and getting it in the right place.

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Micing The Acoustic Guitar
By Robert Dennis
The key to getting the best acoustic guitar sound is understanding the instrument.
Acoustic Guitar Hot Spot Demo
Hear the sound difference between two hot spots on an acoustic guitar.

THE CONNECTION

GETTING STARTED IN A RECORDING CAREER 
USING THE NET TO GET A POSITION  By Bob Dennis 
If you are hesitant to use the web in your search, remember that your competitors will have one-up on you if you don't.. 
RECORDING JOB CONNECTION NEWS
By March 1st www.recordingjobsconnection.com is providing registtered users with studio e-mail lists.  How do you become a user?  You submit your recording job or intern request at the site (for free).

MICHIGAN MUSIC

RON BROOKS - HOLY MAN OF JAZZ
By PT Quinn
There's a dignified gentleness and inspiration about him that's infectious and inviting. A real gentleman of jazz. What makes Ron tick?

MICHIGAN MUSIC

SPECIAL PHOTO ESSAY

MURUGA / ROBINSON
Intro By Bob Dennis - Photos by PT Quinn
World famous jazz clarinetist Perry Robinson joins master percussionist/song writer/producer, Muruga Booker for February 2002 recording sessions and live appearances.  This duet is to appear on three releases and in concert backing Micky Hart in July 2002.

IN THE CAVE

PC HOME RECORDING
 

THE FRANK G GUIDE* TO CREATING, RECORDING AND PRODUCING A HIT RECORD USING ONLY A PC WORKSTATION (Part 1)
By Frank G
The new Tascam US-428 was the key to Frank setting up his studio for Multitrack Recording.  *trademark of Frank G.

INTERNET BABY STEP TRAINING

INTERNET BABY STEPSTM
By Shawn-e Brown
A series of tutorials for those that are functionally limited with computers and the Internet.  Now with a dedicated Website.  If you are new to browsing, check out our lessons.
Lesson 1: Enabling Java - needed to send/receive e-cards, play games and use all of the features of many Websites. FOR AOL USERS   - FOR INTERNET EXPLORER USERS
Lesson 2: Dumping Temporary Internet Files - Temp files stored in memory can slow down your computer.  Here's the fix.
Lesson 3: Navigating Through File Folders - How to find your files (for Windows users).
Lesson 4: Downloading and Accessing Attachments - E-mail gives you the power of receiving picture and other files.
Lesson 5: Sending E-mail with Attachments - Learn to send files to others.
Lesson 6: Identifying Viruses and Virus Warning Hoaxes - A virus or hoax about viruses can cause you damage.
Lesson 7: Using Search Engines - How to get to what you want on the vast highway called the Internet.

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MOTOWN RECORDING HERITAGE PART 14

OUR MOTOWN RECORDING HERITAGE - Part 15

MAKING THE CUT
By Bob Dennis
How did someone join the music-making team that  took the world by storm in the mid-60's?  We have the story about how Ron Dunbar, producer/songwriter, joined the team.

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