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The global audio engineering community recently paused to reflect on the monumental legacy of a true pioneer, bruce swedien: 1934 – 2020. As ...

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The Legacy of Bruce Swedien: 1934 – 2020

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Born to classically trained musicians, Bruce Swedien’s journey into the world of sound was destiny. His early obsession with recording led hi...

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Swedien’s partnership with producer Quincy Jones and pop icon Michael Jackson resulted in some of the best-selling albums of all time, including Th...

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The Acusonic Recording Process and Signature Gear

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The signature sound defined during the career of bruce swedien: 1934 – 2020 was achieved using a carefully curated selection of gear. From hi...

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Condenser Microphone for Room & Overhead

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Practical Studio Workflow Tips Inspired by Swedien

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Embrace Stereo Width Naturally: Instead of panning mono sources left and right, use true stereophonic recording techniques (like Blumlein or XY pai...

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Preserve Transients: Avoid the temptation to over-compress lead vocals or transient-heavy instruments. Let the natural dynamics breathe to maintain...

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