{"id":65193,"date":"2026-07-17T13:37:45","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T18:37:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/?p=65193"},"modified":"2026-07-17T13:42:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T18:42:24","slug":"faq-friday-with-marc-urselli-what-separates-a-good-engineer-from-a-great-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/faq-friday-with-marc-urselli-what-separates-a-good-engineer-from-a-great-one\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ Friday With Marc Urselli: What Separates a Good Engineer From a Great One?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"produ-1840587820\" class=\"produ-leaderboard-placement produ-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;margin-bottom: 30px!important;\"><script async=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\"><\/script>\n<script> var googletag = googletag || {}; googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || [];<\/script>\n<div id=\"gpt-ad-7835325182262-0\">\n  <script>\n\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() {\n\t\t\t\tgoogletag.defineSlot( '\/21927241144\/728x90-Leaderboard', [728,90], 'gpt-ad-7835325182262-0' )\n\t\t.addService(googletag.pubads());\n\t\t\t\twindow.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers || {};\n\t\tconst timers                     = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers;\n\n\t\ttimers['gpt-ad-7835325182262-0'] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\tconst id = 'gpt-ad-7835325182262-0';\n\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t}, 1000 );\n\n\t\tif ( typeof window.advadsGamHasEmptySlotListener === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotRequested', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\treturn;\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\ttimers[id] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}, 2500 );\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotResponseReceived', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] !== 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tif ( ! ev.slot.getResponseInformation() ) {\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\twindow.advadsGamHasEmptySlotListener = true;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\tgoogletag.enableServices();\n\t\tgoogletag.display( 'gpt-ad-7835325182262-0' );\n\t} );\n  <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"flex-video widescreen youtube\">\n<div class=\"container-lazyload preview-lazyload container-youtube js-lazyload--not-loaded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eP4TTbuIKaY\" class=\"lazy-load-youtube preview-lazyload preview-youtube\" data-video-title=\"What Separates a Good Engineer From a Great One? FAQ Friday With Marc Urselli\" title=\"Play video &quot;What Separates a Good Engineer From a Great One? FAQ Friday With Marc Urselli&quot;\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eP4TTbuIKaY<\/a><noscript>Video can&#8217;t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eP4TTbuIKaY\" title=\"What Separates a Good Engineer From a Great One? FAQ Friday With Marc Urselli\">What Separates a Good Engineer From a Great One? FAQ Friday With Marc Urselli (https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eP4TTbuIKaY)<\/a><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"ember60\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Grammy Award-winning recording and mixing engineer Marc Urselli has worked with an extraordinary range of artists including Les Paul, U2, Sting, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Foo Fighters and Nick Cave.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember61\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">For this edition of FAQ Friday, Marc joins Warren Huart to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about recording, preparation, studio etiquette and earning an artist\u2019s trust.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ember63\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-65196 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Blog_-_Marc_Urselli_2.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"626\" height=\"611\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Blog_-_Marc_Urselli_2.webp 1400w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Blog_-_Marc_Urselli_2-1080x1054.webp 1080w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Blog_-_Marc_Urselli_2-150x146.webp 150w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Blog_-_Marc_Urselli_2-768x749.webp 768w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Blog_-_Marc_Urselli_2-77x75.webp 77w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Blog_-_Marc_Urselli_2-277x270.webp 277w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Blog_-_Marc_Urselli_2-231x225.webp 231w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Blog_-_Marc_Urselli_2-174x170.webp 174w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Blog_-_Marc_Urselli_2-320x312.webp 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Blog_-_Marc_Urselli_2-154x150.webp 154w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Blog_-_Marc_Urselli_2-770x751.webp 770w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Blog_-_Marc_Urselli_2-40x39.webp 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Blog_-_Marc_Urselli_2-18x18.webp 18w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Blog_-_Marc_Urselli_2-160x156.webp 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Blog_-_Marc_Urselli_2-553x540.webp 553w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Blog_-_Marc_Urselli_2-16x16.webp 16w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Blog_-_Marc_Urselli_2-621x606.webp 621w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Blog_-_Marc_Urselli_2-14x14.webp 14w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Blog_-_Marc_Urselli_2-348x340.webp 348w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Blog_-_Marc_Urselli_2-10x10.webp 10w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Blog_-_Marc_Urselli_2-640x624.webp 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Blog_-_Marc_Urselli_2-20x20.webp 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Blog_-_Marc_Urselli_2-307x300.webp 307w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Blog_-_Marc_Urselli_2-9x9.webp 9w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Blog_-_Marc_Urselli_2-385x376.webp 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">What Separates a Good Engineer From a Great Engineer?<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember64\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">For Marc, the answer begins long before anyone presses record.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember65\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">A great engineer needs focus, preparation and the ability to remain completely present during a session. That means understanding what is coming through the studio door before the artist arrives.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember66\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Marc tries to speak with the artist or producer ahead of every session. He wants to know how many musicians will be attending, which instruments they will bring, how many songs they hope to record and what they expect to achieve.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember67\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Sessions almost always take longer than people anticipate. The more information the engineer has beforehand, the better prepared they can be when the clock starts running.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember68\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Good personal habits matter too. Sleep, mental clarity and avoiding anything that compromises concentration can have a direct effect on the engineer\u2019s ability to perform.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ember69\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">How Do You Stop Technology Getting in the Way of the Music?<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember70\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Once again, Marc\u2019s answer is preparation.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember71\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The studio should be ready before the musicians arrive. The engineer should know where everything is, understand how the equipment works and have control over the technical environment.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember72\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">If a technical problem appears during a session, the engineer\u2019s attention immediately shifts away from the music. They are now solving a problem while the artist is waiting and the studio clock is running.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember73\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The more technical decisions that can be handled in advance, the more attention the engineer can give to performances, arrangements and the emotional direction of the music.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember74\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Technology should support creativity rather than interrupt it.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ember75\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65197 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-1-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"519\" height=\"589\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-1-1.jpeg 519w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-1-1-132x150.jpeg 132w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-1-1-66x75.jpeg 66w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-1-1-238x270.jpeg 238w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-1-1-198x225.jpeg 198w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-1-1-150x170.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-1-1-320x363.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-1-1-308x350.jpeg 308w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-1-1-40x45.jpeg 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-1-1-16x18.jpeg 16w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-1-1-160x182.jpeg 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-1-1-476x540.jpeg 476w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-1-1-14x16.jpeg 14w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-1-1-12x14.jpeg 12w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-1-1-300x340.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-1-1-9x10.jpeg 9w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-1-1-20x23.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-1-1-264x300.jpeg 264w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-1-1-8x9.jpeg 8w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-1-1-385x437.jpeg 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 519px) 100vw, 519px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">How Do You Prepare to Record an Instrument You Have Never Seen?<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember76\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Even after decades in the business, Marc still encounters instruments he has never recorded before.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember77\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">While working on a record with Erica Mancini of Gogol Bordello, he encountered an Electronium. The instrument resembles an accordion but has no traditional bellows. It uses its own speaker and contains electronic circuitry that essentially makes it an early tube-based synthesiser.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember78\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Marc has also worked with Wally De Backer, better known as Gotye, whose projects include collections of rare and unusual electronic instruments.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember79\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">In situations like these, it may be impossible to know exactly how the instrument will sound until it is in the room. However, some practical preparation is still possible.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember80\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Marc asks for photographs and technical information in advance. He wants to know where the sound comes from, whether the instrument has an internal speaker, whether it has a direct output and how many microphones might be required.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember81\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">You may not be able to predict the sound but you can prepare for how you are going to capture it.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ember82\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">What Is One of the Most Common Mistakes Engineers Make?<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember83\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">One of the biggest mistakes an engineer can make is offering opinions when there is already a producer in the room.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember84\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Marc admits that he made this mistake when he was younger. Engineers naturally want to help and share what they have learned but that does not always mean their opinion is required.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember85\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The producer may be deliberately allowing the artist to discover an idea independently. An engineer interrupting with a suggestion can disrupt that process even when the suggestion itself is positive.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember86\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Marc recently worked with a film director who had stopped using another studio because an assistant continually made comments during the sessions. The remarks were not necessarily negative but they created an unwanted distraction.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember87\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">When Marc is engineering for a producer, he is careful not to offer creative opinions. When artists ask him directly, he will often refer them back to their producer.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember88\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Understanding your role is an essential part of professional studio etiquette.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ember89\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-65198 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/marcurselli-1-1200x800-1-1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"681\" height=\"454\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/marcurselli-1-1200x800-1-1.webp 1200w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/marcurselli-1-1200x800-1-1-1080x720.webp 1080w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/marcurselli-1-1200x800-1-1-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/marcurselli-1-1200x800-1-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/marcurselli-1-1200x800-1-1-80x53.webp 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/marcurselli-1-1200x800-1-1-320x213.webp 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/marcurselli-1-1200x800-1-1-255x170.webp 255w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/marcurselli-1-1200x800-1-1-225x150.webp 225w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/marcurselli-1-1200x800-1-1-770x513.webp 770w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/marcurselli-1-1200x800-1-1-40x27.webp 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/marcurselli-1-1200x800-1-1-160x107.webp 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/marcurselli-1-1200x800-1-1-20x13.webp 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/marcurselli-1-1200x800-1-1-640x427.webp 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/marcurselli-1-1200x800-1-1-909x606.webp 909w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/marcurselli-1-1200x800-1-1-510x340.webp 510w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/marcurselli-1-1200x800-1-1-15x10.webp 15w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/marcurselli-1-1200x800-1-1-450x300.webp 450w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/marcurselli-1-1200x800-1-1-14x9.webp 14w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/marcurselli-1-1200x800-1-1-385x257.webp 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">How Do You Keep a Session Moving Without Sacrificing Creativity?<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember90\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Maintaining momentum is not always about working faster.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember91\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Marc watches the energy in the room. When people begin to lose focus, he may suggest a break, make fresh coffee or check whether everyone is comfortable.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember92\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Artists need an environment where they can remain creative without becoming distracted by fatigue or discomfort.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember93\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The engineer still needs to be tactful. Pushing musicians too aggressively can damage the atmosphere but allowing the energy to disappear completely can also waste valuable studio time.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember94\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Sometimes the best way to keep a session moving is to stop briefly, reset the room and return with renewed focus.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ember95\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">Which Two Microphones Would Marc Use to Record an Album?<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember96\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Warren has asked this question of many legendary producers and engineers.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember97\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Ed Cherney, Steve Lillywhite and Hugh Padgham all gave the same answer: an Shure SM57 and a Neumann U 87.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember98\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Marc\u2019s answer is slightly different.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember99\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">He would choose an SM57 and his own Marc Urselli MU-1 microphone.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember100\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">That combination would give him access to three different microphone characteristics: dynamic, ribbon and large diaphragm condenser.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember101\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The SM57 provides the familiar sound and versatility of a classic dynamic microphone while the MU-1 offers multiple tonal possibilities within a single microphone.<\/p>\n<p>The Marc Urselli MU-1 is now available for presale directly from JZ Microphones: <a href=\"https:\/\/intshop.jzmic.com\/products\/mu-1\">https:\/\/intshop.jzmic.com\/products\/mu-1<\/a> Use code <strong>PLAP10<\/strong> for an additional 10% off the preorder price.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ember102\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-65199 lazyload\" 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class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">However, protecting the recordings would be equally important.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember106\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Marc\u2019s practical solution is simple: he has two hands. One would carry a rare microphone while the other would carry the hard drives.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember107\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Vintage equipment may be irreplaceable but the music and performances stored on those drives are equally precious.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ember108\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">How Do You Earn an Artist\u2019s Trust?<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember109\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Artists often arrive at Marc\u2019s studio because they already trust his work, reputation or a recommendation from somebody they respect.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember110\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Once the session begins, Marc reinforces that trust by recording immediately.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember111\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">While the musicians are setting up and checking sounds, he keeps the system running. He never wants to discover that the unexpected first performance was the magical take but nobody recorded it.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember112\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">He will then invite the artist into the control room to hear what has been captured.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember113\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Once musicians hear that their instruments sound good and are being recorded properly, they can stop worrying about the technical side of the session. 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Marc had the opportunity to record and mix these artists while spending months in the company of Les Paul.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember118\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">For Marc, being in the room with someone who had played such an enormous role in the development of multitrack recording and the solid body electric guitar was profoundly humbling.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember119\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Les had a story connected to almost every subject. Whenever somebody mentioned a moment in musical or technological history, Les seemed to have been there.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember120\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The sessions began at Capitol Records in Los Angeles before continuing at EastSide Sound in New York. Marc later mixed the album at EastSide.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember121\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Because Les was approaching his 90th birthday and did not always want to travel from his home in New Jersey, Marc and the team also brought a laptop and an Mbox to his house to record guitar overdubs.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember122\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">One particularly memorable moment came when somebody suggested using distortion. Les, one of the most influential electric guitarists in history, explained that he had never played through distortion and barely recognised the concept.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember123\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">For Marc, the project was far more than another recording session. It was an opportunity to spend time with one of the people whose ideas helped create the modern recording industry.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ember124\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">Preparation Creates Freedom<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember125\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">A clear theme runs through Marc Urselli\u2019s answers.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember126\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Preparation is not the opposite of creativity. It is what allows creativity to happen without interruption.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember127\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Know who is arriving. Understand the instruments. Prepare the equipment. Record everything. 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