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Name: Al Rude
Rank: Very...
Position: Producer/engineer/chief cook and bottle washer
Specialty: Capturing lightning in a bottle. I don't really have a specialty when it comes to audio. I'm classically trained but I'll record anything from Bach to Rock. I've always liked the challenge of getting a live performance "on the fly." Expertise in X-Y, M-S & Blumlein stereo mic techniques along with an ever-growing collection of stereo mics...
Experience: 35 years+ in the broadcast and recording fields, including chief engineer for several FM stations, a TV station and chief tech/engineer/consultant for several major studios. Over the years I have done live broadcasts, studio recordings, audio for television, on-air personality, FOH, live recordings, lots of location recording, etc. I spent most of my earlier years in the Detroit area and have lived in south Florida since the turn of the century. I was mentored in my early years by many of the Motown engineers and have maintained their "whatever works" attitude when it comes to audio.
Currently: Running a live capture audio service for select clientele.
Favorite quotes: “Music is a life sentence.” – Kenny Parker; “It’s a poor workman that blames his tools” – Unknown; “If you ‘ain’t havin’ fun, you ain’t makin’ music” – Bob Clairmountan; “Necesitity is a motherf&#@%$!” - various Motown engineers |