TSB III - Special Presentations

This presentation explores production techniques drawn from recording practices across multiple genres, ranging from Western classical to popular music. “Main microphones,” which are set up to faithfully capture sound from the performance space, will be contrasted against multi-microphone setups that typically demand extensive post-processing. I propose that both classical and contemporary percussion production can benefit from flexibility, resulting in sound aesthetics that are varied and uniquely appropriate for a given artistic work. The presentation will be divided into three parts. First, we will delve into the technical background, leading to a discussion with the Architek Percussion Ensemble centered on selected works recorded between 2013 and 2020. Ensemble members will share their perspectives on the recording process and resulting sound aesthetics. Finally, we will include a walkthrough of a recording setup to capture the ensemble’s evening performance at The Space Between III.