Producer vs engineer. Where is the line??

[usefullidiot]

Hey Butch,

Ive noticed that in certain threads your very knowledgeable with regards to mic placement,mic selection, room accoustics, monitoring etc etc..however with some threads asking for specifics on pre-amps,compression etc you seem to suggest that its more appropriate for an engineer to respond(say the bass thread for example)

Im interested to know in your mind where does the line between producer/engineer sit and does this shift for you from project to project or is it very distinct??

Thanks

[ButchVig]

Originally Posted by usefullidiot

Hey Butch,

Ive noticed that in certain threads your very knowledgeable with regards to mic placement,mic selection, room accoustics, monitoring etc etc..however with some threads asking for specifics on pre-amps,compression etc you seem to suggest that its more appropriate for an engineer to respond(say the bass thread for example)

Im interested to know in your mind where does the line between producer/engineer sit and does this shift for you from project to project or is it very distinct??

Thanks

I have a pretty good knowledge of the gear I'm using, but I don't want to get too caught up in the engineering aspect of making a record. Ultimately I trust the engineers to make technical decisions... they are gonna be better at it than me...and it's more important for me to keep my eye on the big picture: the songs, the performances, making sure the vibe is right.

That being said, I can be a gearhead on occasion!