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History - Recording Sessions |
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Some years, before I entered into the world of repairing valve microphones, I was involved in the recording side of things. Running a small private studio, namely "SATURN SOUND Recording Studio". The name came from my interest in astronomy. See the "Archive" page for more information. |
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The following listing, gives information on many of the various artists/bands, that I have had the pleasure to record over the years. From the day's of being a "HI-Fi fanatic" in the early 70's, using the popular Akai 4000DS tape deck, through to the late 90's when I was using a Studer A80 16 track recorder and ADAT's. Including reference to a recording made on my very first "Domestic" (valve) tape recorder, that being of a "Local" Organist/Piano Tuner. |
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By clicking on the "Link" to the Artist(s), you will be taken to the relevant section in the "Index". There you will find numerous photographs of the Artist(s), Session & Equipment etc (Whatever pictures I could find in my collection). |
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Information of recorder used, together with microphone types and their applications, used during the session in question, is also given. Together with some pictures of the same. |
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Some Sessions have Links to "More Information" on a separate page |
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| Year | Artist(s) | Location | Recorder | Microphone (Use) |
| 1972 | Eddie Gates | Hammond Organ at the home of Alec Forbes-Wright (Salhouse, Norfolk) | Ferguson 3224 | Homemade FET "Hi-Fi" microphone (Mono) |
| 1973 |
- - - Arrival of Akai 4000DS, Stereo 1/4" 1/4Tk, recorder - - - |
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| 1973 | Feedback | "Youth Centre" (Gringleford, Norfolk) | Akai 4000DS | Homemade FET "Hi-Fi" microphone (Mono) |
| 1973 | The Glorylanders | Costessey Methodist Church (New Costessey, Norfolk) | Akai 4000DS | Shure 545D x2 (Stereo - Crossed pair) |
| 1973 | Norwich Cathedral Choir and Congregation | Cathedral (Norwich) | Akai 4000DS | Akai ADM14 x2 (Stereo - Spaced pair) |
| 1973 |
- - - Arrival of 2nd Akai 4000DS, Stereo 1/4" 1/4Tk, recorder - - - |
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| 1974 | Christopher Taylor | Lounge / Hi-Fi Room at Home | Akai 4000DS (x2) | Homemade FET "Hi-Fi" microphone, Akai ADM14 |
| 1974 |
- - - Arrival of Akai GXC 39D, Stereo, cassette recorder - - - |
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| 1975 | Aylsham Silver Band | Town Hall (Aylsham, Norfolk) | Akai GXC39D | Tandberg TM-6 x2 (Stereo - Crossed pair) |
| 1975 | Scope / Aylsham Silver Band | St. Michael's Church (Aylsham, Norfolk) | Akai GXC39D | AKG C451E/CK1 x2 (Stereo - Crossed pair) |
| 1975 |
- - - Arrival of Ferrograph 7504HD, Stereo 1/4" 1/4Tk, recorder - - - |
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| 1976 | Dudley Savage | Compton Organ at Taverham Hall Preparatory School (Norfolk) | Ferrograph 7504HD | AKG C451E/CK1 x2 (Stereo - Crossed pair) |
| 1976 | Joyce Wells | Pipe Organ of St. Michael's Church (Aylsham, Norfolk) | Ferrograph 7504HD | AKG C451E/CK1 x2 (Stereo - Crossed pair) |
| 1976 | The Julian Singers, Conducted by Arthur Wells | Practice Room, Music School Lane (Norwich) | Ferrograph 7504HD | AKG C451E/CK1 x2 (Stereo - Crossed pair) |
| 1976 | Alex Findlow / Mark Slaughter | Recording Studio, Brunell University (Middlesex) | Teac A-3340 | AKG D202ES (Drum Kit) |
| 1976 |
- - - Arrival of Ferrograph 7522HD, Stereo 1/4" 1/2Tk, recorder - - - |
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| 1977 | The Flying Opticians | Home Studio | Ferrograph 7522HD | AKG C28b/CK28 (Vocal), AKG C29a/CK28 (Saxophone) |
| 1977 | Christopher Taylor | Home Studio | Ferrograph 7504HD and 7522HD, Track Bouncing in stereo | AKG C451E/CK1 (Vocals) |
| 1977 | The Jerripot Banjo Band | "The Cavern", Mischief Tavern (Norwich) | Akai GXC39D | AKG C451E/CK1 x2 (Stereo - Crossed pair) |
| 1978 | Dimitri | RAF Coltishall (Norfolk) | Akai GXC39D | AKG C451E/CK1 x2 (Stereo - Crossed pair) |
| 1978 | Ram | Scamps (Norwich) | Akai GXC39D | AKG C451E/CK1 x2 (Stereo - Crossed pair) |
| 1978 | The Big Smile Band | "The Cavern", Mischief Tavern (Norwich) | Akai GXC39D | AKG C451E/CK1 x2 (Stereo - Crossed pair) |
| 1979 | Reporter | Manor House (Norwich) | Ferrograph 7522HD | AKG C451E/CK1 x2 (Stereo - Crossed pair) |
| 1979 | Stan Tracy Quartet | Flixton Rooms (Norwich) | Akai GXC39D | AKG C451E/CK2 x2 (Stereo - Spaced pair) |
| 1980 |
- - - Arrival of JVC CD-1635 mk2, Stereo, portable cassette recorder - - - |
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| 1980 | Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee | University of East Anglia (Norwich) | JVC CD-1635 mk2 | AKG C451E/CK2 x2 (Stereo - Spaced pair) |
| 1980 | Ronnie Scott, Jazz Quartet | Flixton Rooms (Norwich) | JVC CD-1635 mk2 | AKG C451E/CK2 x2 (Stereo - Spaced pair) |
| 1980 | Private Language | Flixton Rooms (Norwich) | JVC CD-1635 mk2 | AKG C451E/CK2 x2 (Stereo - Spaced pair) |
| 1980 | Water Rats Jazz Band, World Tour | The Lion Inn (Thurne, Norfolk) | JVC CD-1635 mk2 | AKG C451E/CK2 x2 (Stereo - Spaced pair) |
| 1980 | Acoustic Strings, featuring various local musicians | Maddermarket Theatre (Norwich) | Ferrograph 7522HD | AKG C451E/CK1 x2 (Stereo - Crossed pair) |
| 1981 | Andy Lake | Home Studio | Ferrograph 7522HD | AKG C451E/CK1 (Acoustic Guitar), Shure SM57 (Vocal) |
| 1981 |
- - - Arrival of Ampex AG440-8, 1" 8Tk, Studio recorder - - - |
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| 1981 | Andy Lake | Studio | Ampex AG440-8 | Neumann KM56 (Acoustic Guitar - Set to Cardioid) |
| 1981 | Ju-Ju | Studio | Ampex AG440-8 | AKG C451CB/CK1/W17 (Vocal) |
| 1981 | The Anglian Consort | "Conference Room" at Telephone House, BT General Managers Office (Norwich) | JVC CD-1635 mk2 | AKG C451E/CK2 x2 (Stereo - Spaced pair) |
| 1981 | Arnold Loxham | Wurlitzer Organ at Kitchen Brothers (Diss, Norfolk) | JVC CD-1635 mk2 | AKG C451E/CK2 x2 (Stereo - Spaced pair) |
| 1981 | The Deacons | Worston Mill (Worston, Staffordshire) | JVC CD-1635 mk2 | AKG C414E x2 (Stereo - Crossed pair - Set to Cardioid) |
| 1982 | Norwich Accordion Band | "Canteen/Restaurant" at Telephone House, BT General Managers Office (Norwich) | JVC CD-1635 mk2 | AKG C451E/CK2 x2 (Stereo - Spaced pair) |
| 1982 | Water Rats Jazz Band, Temperence Tour | The Kings Head (Thorpe, Norfolk) | JVC CD-1635 mk2 | AKG C451E/CK2 x2 (Stereo - Spaced pair) |
| 1982 |
- - - "Direct Channel Output's" Modification to the M&M 16-2 Mixer - - - |
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| 1982 | Airbridge | Studio | Ampex AG440-8 | AKG D190 x4 (Toms), AKG D224E x3 (Guitars), AKG C28/CK8 (Vocal), "More Information" |
| 1982 | Mischief Band | Studio | Ampex AG440-8 | AKG C451EB/CK8 x2 (Kit Overheads) |
| 1983 | Count Lorenzo | Studio | Ampex AG440-8 | Neumann M49 (Vocal), STC 4038 (Lead Guitar) |
| 1983 | Bear County | Studio | Ampex AG440-8 | AKG C451EB/CK8 x2 (Kit Overheads) |
| 1983 | Gerry Welsh | Studio | Ampex AG440-8 | AKG D224E (Vocal), STC 4038 (Guitar) |
| 1983 | Eve Bridger, for song written by Margaret Layton | Studio | Ampex AG440-8 | Neumann M49 (Vocal) |
| 1983 | Kevin King, for song written by Margaret Layton | Studio | Ampex AG440-8 | Neumann M49 (Vocal) |
| 1983 | Chase the Ace | Studio | Ampex AG440-8 | AKG D190E (Bass Guitar), AKG D224E (Vocal) |
| 1984 | The Derek Warne Trio | St. Andrews Hall (Norwich) | Ferrograph 7522HD | AKG C412 (Clarinet), Neumann U87 (Piano) |
| 1984 | Peter King Quintet | Premises (Norwich) | JVC CD-1635 mk2 | AKG C414E x2 (Stereo - Crossed pair - Set to Hyper Cardioid) |
| 1984 | Angela Connolly and Steve Jinks | Studio | Ampex AG440-8 | AKG C451EB/CK8 x3 (Vocals and Acoustic Guitar) |
| 1984 | Suffolk Punch | Hempnall Village Hall (Norfolk) | Ferrograph 7522HD | AKG C451/CK1 x2 (Kit Overhead) |
| 1985 | Derek Cubitt and Mike Johnson | Studio | Ampex AG440-8 | Neumann M49 (Clarinet) |
| 1985 | The Yarebeats | NCC Headquarters (Norwich) | JVC CD-1635 mk2 | Neumann U87 (Kit Overhead), AKG D224E x3 (Electric Guitars) |
| 1985 | The Yarebeats | Fakenham, Norfolk | JVC CD-1635 mk2 | Neumann U87 (Kit Overhead), AKG D224E x3 (Electric Guitars) |
| 1985 | Camera Sextet | St. Andrews Hall (Norwich) | Ferrograph 7522HD | AKG C414E (Brass, Reeds), Sennheiser MKH405 (Kit Overhead), "More Information" |
| 1985 |
- - - Arrival of Nakamichi 550, Stereo, portable cassette recorder - - - |
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| 1985 | Bill le Sage and The Mike Capocci Trio | Santana's Jazz Club (Norwich) | Nakamichi 550 | AKG D12E (Bass Drum), Neumann U87 (Vibraphone), "More Information" |
| 1985 | Harry Beckett and The Mike Capocci Trio | Santana's Jazz Club (Norwich) | Nakamichi 550 | AKG C414E x2 (Stereo Spaced Pair - Set to Hyper Cardioid) |
| 1986 | Lucy and the Brothers Swing | Studio | Ampex AG440-8 | AKG C28/W28 (Trumpet), Reslo RBT (Saxophone) |
| 1986 | Kenny Baker and The Derek Warne Trio | Letheringsett Jazz Festival (Norfolk) | Nakamichi 550 | AKG C451E/CK1 (Trumpet), AKG C451E/CK1 x2 (Stereo - Crossed pair) |
| 1987 | Budgie Coleman Band | Studio | Ampex AG440-8 | AKG C28 (Vocal), Neumann M49 (Backing Vocals) |
| 1987 | Don Shepherd & Session musicians | Studio | Ampex AG440-8 | Neumann M49 (Vocal), AKG D224E x4 (Brass section), "More Information" |
| 1987 | The Silver Eagle Band (American) | Studio | Ampex AG440-8 | Neumann M49 (Vocal), Neumann U 89 (Pedal Steel) |
| 1987 | The Silver Eagle Band, Live (American) | USAF Lakenheath (Suffolk) | Yamaha MT44 | AKG C414E x2 (Stereo Spaced Pair - Set to Cardioid) |
| 1987 |
- - - Arrival of Teac A-3340, 1/4" 4Tk, Studio/Location recorder - - - |
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| 1987 | Robert Wolfe | Blackfriars Hall (Norwich) | Teac A-3340 | AKG C451LB/CK2 x2 (Ambiance), AKG C451E/CK1 x2 (Stereo - Crossed pair) |
| 1988 | Jo and Tom Collins, with Ursula Plank | Studio | Ampex AG440-8 | Neumann M49 (Cello) |
| 1988 | Johnny Nelson Band | Studio | Ampex AG440-8 | AKG D224E (Vocal), Neumann M49 (Saxophone) |
| 1988 | Jim Halsall | Studio | Ampex AG440-8 | Telefunken V72 (DI for Electric Bass) |
| 1988 | Tony Rouse | Studio | Ampex AG440-8 | Neumann U87 (Vocal), STC 4038 (Electric Guitar) |
| 1988 | Mervyn J. Futter | Studio | Ampex AG440-8 | Homebrew "Nuvistor type" Microphone (Fiddle) |
| 1988 | The Waldens Singers | St.John the Baptist Church (Reedham, Norfolk) | Teac A-3340 | Neumann SM2 & AKG C24 (Both Stereo M&S - Set to Omni and Fig' 8) |
| 1988 | Aylsham Silver Band, Diamond Jubilee Concert | St. Michael's Church (Aylsham, Norfolk) | Sony V200 video camera | AKG C414E x2 (Stereo Spaced Pair - Set to Cardioid), AKG C451EB/CK8 (Presenter) |
| 1988 | Ricky B | Studio | Ampex AG440-8 | AKG C12a (Vocal), Neumann KM56 (Acoustic Guitar) |
| 1989 |
- - - Arrival of Brenell Mini 8, 1" 8Tk, Studio/Location recorder - - - |
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| 1989 | Jonathan Wyatt Big Band | Drama Center, City College (Norwich) | Brenell "Mini 8" | Neumann U87 (Saxophones), AKG C414E (Trumpets), "More Information" |
| 1989 | The Big Smile Band | The Mischief Tavern (Norwich) | Sony V200 video camera | AKG C414E x2 (Stereo Spaced Pair - Set to Cardioid) |
| 1989 | The Roy Raymo Five | The Bricklayers (Norwich) | Nakamichi 550 | Reslo RBT x2 (Stereo - Crossed pair) |
| 1989 | Vintage Hot Orchestra | The Oval (Norwich) | Brenell "Mini 8" | Reslo RBT x3 (Brass), Sennheiser MKH405 (Kit Overhead) |
| 1989 | Lucas and his 60's Soul Band | The Oval (Norwich) | Brenell "Mini 8" | Sennheiser MKH405 (Kit Overhead) |
| 1989 | Eastside Westside | The Lawyer (Norwich) | Brenell "Mini 8" | AKG C414E x2 (Stereo Spaced Pair - Set to Cardioid) |
| 1989 | Phil' Brooke | Studio | Brenell "Mini 8" | Homebrew "FET type" Microphone (Acoustic & Electric Guitar) |
| 1989 | No Nonsense | The Lawyer (Norwich) | Brenell "Mini 8" | Sennheiser MKH405 (Kit Overhead) |
| 1989 |
- - - Arrival of Sony PCM F1, Digital Stereo, Studio/Location recorder - - - |
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| 1989 | Aylsham Silver Band | Hoveton School Hall (Norfolk) | Sony PCM F1 | Neumann KM56 x2 (Stereo - Crossed pair - Set to Fig' 8) |
| 1990 | Steve Holmes & Bohdi | The Lawyer (Norwich) | Sony PCM F1 | AKG C414E x2 (Stereo Spaced Pair - Set to Cardioid) |
| 1990 | Rainforest | The Lawyer (Norwich) | Sony PCM F1 | AKG C414E x2 (Stereo Spaced Pair - Set to Omni) |
| 1990 | Rainforest | Studio | Ampex AG440-8 | Neumann M49 (Percussion and Saxophone), STC 4038 (Electric Guitar) |
| 1990 | Nigel Boy Syres | Studio | Ampex AG440-8 | AKG C451EB/CK8 (Vocal), Neumann M49 (Backing Vocals) |
| 1990 | Michael Omijar | Studio | Sony PCM F1 | Neumann M50 & U67 (Stereo - M&S) |
| 1990 | The Dereham Band | Toftwood School Hall (Norfolk) | Sony PCM F1 | Neumann KM53 & KM56 (Stereo - M&S) |
| 1990 | Jonathan Wyatt Big Band | Drama Center, City College (Norwich) | Sony PCM F1 | Neumann KM56 x2 (Stereo - Spaced pair - Set to Cardioid) |
| 1990 | Norwich Citadel Band of the Salvation Army | Citadel (Norwich) | Sony PCM F1 | Neumann KM53 & KM56 (Stereo - M&S) |
| 1990 | Winston - The Singing Farmer | Studio | Sony PCM F1 | Neumann KM56 (Acoustic Guitar) & U67 (Vocal) |
| 1991 | Spot the Coyote | Studio | Ampex AG440-8 | Neumann KM86 (Steel Guitar), AKG C60 (Mandolin) |
| 1991 | "Malcolm Arnold at 70" - Wymondham Symphony Orchestra, with Emma Johnson | St. Mary's Church (Attleborough, Norfolk) | Sony PCM F1 | Neumann KM53 & KM56 (Stereo - M&S) |
| 1991 | Ealing Symphony Orchestra | St. Andrews Hall (Norwich) | Sony PCM F1 | Neumann KM53 & KM56 (Stereo - M&S) |
| 1992 | Jonathan Wyatt Big Band | Ambassador Hotel (Norwich) | Sony PCM F1 | AKG C426B (Stereo M&S - Set to Hyper Card' and Fig' 8)) |
| 1992 | Kiloma Recorder Consort | St. Margaret's Church (Lowestoft, Suffolk) | Sony PCM F1 | Neumann KM253 & KM56 (Stereo - M&S). Both via Siemens V72s's direct to Sony PCM F1 Line Inputs, "More Information" |
| 1992 | Norwich Students Jazz Orchestra | St. Williams School Hall (Norwich) | Sony PCM F1 | Neumann KM253 & KM56 (Stereo - M&S) |
| 1992 |
- - - Arrival of Tascam 3 8, 1/2" 8Tk, Studio/Location recorder - - - |
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| 1992 | Ira Jones | Griston (Norfolk) | Tascam 38 | Neumann U48 (Vocal), Neumann U89 (Lead Guitar) |
| 1992 | The Phoenix Consort | Pantiles Restaurant, The Appleyard (Banham, Norfolk) | Sony PCM F1 | AKG C414E x2 (Stereo Spaced Pair - Set to Cardioid) |
| 1992 | Peter Gould | Studio | Ampex AG440-8 | Schoeps M221 (Acoustic Guitar) |
| 1993 | Jonathan Wyatt Big Band, with Eric Delaney | Theatre Royal (Norwich) | Sony PCM F1 | AKG C24 (Stereo M&S - Set to Soft Cardioid and Fig' 8) |
| 1993 | Tami Mattise | Studio | Ampex AG440-8 | Telefunken Elam 251 (Vocal), Telefunken V72 (DI for Electric Bass) |
| 1993 | Jonathan Wyatt Big Band | Ambassador Hotel (Norwich) | Sony PCM F1 | AKG C24 (Stereo M&S), C12A (Strings) |
| 1993 | The Octagon Singers | The Octagon Chapel (Norwich) | Sony PCM F1 | AKG C24 (Stereo M&S - Set to Narrow Cardioid and Fig' 8), C12A x3 spot mic's |
| 1993 | Norfolk Pro Musica | The King of Hearts Hall (Norwich) | Sony PCM F1 | AKG C24 (Stereo M&S - Set to Narrow Cardioid and Fig' 8) |
| 1993 | Budgie Coleman Band | Northrepps Country Club (Norfolk) | Tascam 38 | Neumann KM88 (Lead Guitar), "More Information" |
| 1994 |
- - - Arrival of Studer A80 Mk2, 2" 16Tk (15/30 ips), Studio recorder - - - |
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| 1994 | Budgie Coleman | Studio | Studer A80 | Neumann U48 (Harmony Vocals) |
| 1994 | Sean Moyses | Studio | Studer A80 | Neumann U47 (Vocal), Neumann M250 (Banjo). Both via Tab V76's direct to Studer A80 |
| 1994 | The Band of the Life Guards | St. Andrews Hall (Norwich) | Technics SV-360 | Neumann KM53 & KM56 (Stereo - M&S) |
| 1994 | The Band of the Life Guards / Norwich Citadel Band of the Salvation Army | St. Andrews Hall (Norwich) | Sony PCM F1 | AKG C24 (Stereo M&S - Set to Soft Cardioid and Fig' 8) |
| 1995 |
- - - Arrival of (2) Alesis ADAT, Digital 8Tk, Studio/Location recorders - - - |
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| 1995 | Cleaving Heevages plus support | The Ferry Boat (Norwich) | Alesis ADAT & Sony V200 video camera (SMPTE locked) | AKG C460B/CK1x (Bass), "More Information" |
| 1995 | Bob, Robert Soanes & Session musicians | The Barn, Holly Farm (Mutford, Suffolk) | Alesis ADAT (x2) | Neumann TLM170 (Vocal), Neumann U89 (Lead Guitar) |
| 1995 | Bob, Robert Soanes | Bob's Home Studio (Fostex M80) / Studio | Fostex M80 / Alesis ADAT (x2) all SMPTE locked / Studer A80 | Guitar Over-dubs and Sound Module tracks (Fostex M80), with ADAT masters, to Studer A80 |
| 1996 | The Salvation Army, Anglia School of Christian Arts | Citadel (Norwich) | Alesis ADAT (x2) | Nevaton CMC47 (Ambiance), Neumann KM88 (Piano), Neumann KM85 x3 (Choir) |
| 1996 |
- - - Arrival of Casio DA-7, DAT Stereo, portable recorder - - - |
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| 1996 | The Reepham Singers | St. Mary's Church (Reepham, Norfolk) | Casio DA-7 | AKG C24 (Stereo M&S - Set to Soft Cardioid and Fig' 8) |
| 1997 | The Reepham Singers | St. Peter & St. Paul's Church (Heydon, Norfolk) | Casio DA-7 | Neumann SM2c (Stereo M&S - Set to Omni and Fig' 8) |
| 1998 |
- - - Moved to Leicestershire - - - |
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