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ArabSpringReverb
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Link Posted on Apr 27 2021 02:17 PM

Legendary engineer /producer Al Schmitt has passed at age 91 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Schmitt
Al was the guy who recorded the Astronauts at RCA ..for that alone he deserves to be in the Surf music HOF . He had quite a career ,23 Grammy awards . Salute to a giant in the recording industry .

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Link Posted on Apr 28 2021 08:12 AM

For that alone he deserves to be in the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame! Wink

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Link Posted on Apr 28 2021 03:22 PM

true ...the Astronauts RCA studio recordings are kinda special ,maybe the best fidelity recordings of the era , they've got that extra something .

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Link Posted on Apr 28 2021 06:58 PM

I read a tribute article for him. Very impressive. He had what it took in his career as well as his life. Smile

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Link Posted on Apr 29 2021 08:36 AM

Over the past year, I have binged on interview videos on Youtube with Al Schmitt. He seemed equally congenial and a straight-shooter and, obviously had an incredible ear and a facility to achieve great results. I recall his explanation that he avoids adjusting any EQ, rather, he relied on selecting the right mic and mic placement to do that job (better). What a loss, but what a life and what major contributions he leaves behind. Fascinating gentleman.

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Link Posted on Apr 29 2021 05:30 PM

I mixed a concert with Monica Mancini and John Pizzarelli, Nancy Sinatra was in attendance as well. December 2016.

At the end of the show, a gentleman walks over to my sound console, extends his hand, says simply: "I'm Al Schmitt. Great job." and just walks away.

I was completely dumbfounded. All I could get out was 'thank you. pleased to meet you!'

seemed like a good, no b.s. guy. I'll never forget that moment for the rest of my career, and life.

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