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Recording Secrets For The Small Studio 2nd Edition

Post by Hugh Robjohns »

I thought forum members might appreciate an advanced heads-up notice that a new and much enhanced edition of the genuinely excellent and highly recommended Recording Secrets For The Small Studio book (by that awfully nice and very clever Mike Senior bloke) is due out next Wednesday (16th Nov).

https://cambridge-mt.com/rs2/main/

Apparently, Mike has a special launch week promotion planned with some worthwhile bonus material for early purchasers, so check out his website for details.

And while I'm singing his praises, Mike has also released a nice video explaining stereo microphone array acceptance angles which is worth a viewing if this topic boggles your brain:

https://video.cambridge-mt.com/RSFTSS_A ... gle_HD.mp4

Looking forward to a review copy of the book Mike... :lol:
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Yay!
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The way I approach things is if someone miles better than me done something then I'm not going to faff about wasting time trying to reinvent the wheel.

I'm just going to copy a such person : quickest way for me to learn.
After that I can explore stuff in my own way.

So yep :thumbup: this is gonna be a purchase for me Mike :clap: appreciated.
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Post by Tomás Mulcahy »

The moving pictures are a revelation. I finally get it! Thank you Mike.
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:clap::thumbup::D
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Thanks for the super-kind words Hugh! :blush:

Hugh Robjohns wrote: ↑Fri Nov 11, 2022 3:49 pmApparently, Mike has a special launch week promotion planned with some worthwhile bonus material for early purchasers, so check out his website for details.


Indeed! In fact I'm actually giving away a free 70-minute video course with every purchase before 1st December, and there's a 20% discount code for the book itself too -- all the details in this freshly-penned SOS News article.

Hugh Robjohns wrote: ↑Fri Nov 11, 2022 3:49 pmLooking forward to a review copy of the book Mike... :lol:


Would be delighted to ping you a copy Hugh! Presumably it's the same address I've been sending all those cheques to... :D

Thanks again for the generous comments!

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All entirely deserved.

Oddly, those cheques haven't turned up, so your address book might need updating. :bouncy:
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Post by Moroccomoose »

Is there an 'up grade' price? And if I buy now can I activate it later for the 3rd edition?
:lol::beamup:

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Hugh Robjohns wrote: ↑Thu Nov 17, 2022 3:50 pm All entirely deserved.

Oddly, those cheques haven't turned up, so your address book might need updating. :bouncy:

Mike uses Western Union.

he has sent me multiple cheques in the past but, for some reason, they never get here.
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Post by Luke Wood SOS News Editor »

I was just heading to this thread to point everyone at the launch and offer information, but it looks like Mike has beaten me to it!
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That book and this site have been my bibles.

Or in other words, I blame you! :D
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blinddrew wrote: ↑Fri Nov 18, 2022 7:04 pm That book and this site have been my bibles.
Or in other words, I blame you! :D

My work here is done...:beamup:
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Mike Senior wrote: ↑Mon Nov 21, 2022 2:26 pm
blinddrew wrote: ↑Fri Nov 18, 2022 7:04 pm That book and this site have been my bibles.
Or in other words, I blame you! :D

My work here is done...:beamup:

If only I could simplify that much! :D
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My minimalist Missus (minus the beer).
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blinddrew wrote: ↑Fri Nov 18, 2022 7:04 pm That book and this site have been my bibles.

So, this is like the launch of the New Testament? Am I allowed to skip to Revelation?
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:lol::clap::angel:
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Sam Inglis wrote: ↑Wed Nov 23, 2022 5:53 pm
blinddrew wrote: ↑Fri Nov 18, 2022 7:04 pm That book and this site have been my bibles.

So, this is like the launch of the New Testament? Am I allowed to skip to Revelation?

Sadly you need to understand the Numbers* first.

* This being an actual book of the bible means this might be my one and only biblical joke.
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blinddrew wrote: ↑Wed Nov 23, 2022 9:55 pm
Sam Inglis wrote: ↑Wed Nov 23, 2022 5:53 pm
blinddrew wrote: ↑Fri Nov 18, 2022 7:04 pm That book and this site have been my bibles.

So, this is like the launch of the New Testament? Am I allowed to skip to Revelation?

Sadly you need to understand the Numbers* first.

* This being an actual book of the bible means this might be my one and only biblical joke.

This conversation could result in an Exodus from the forums.

Andy :beamup:
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zenguitar wrote: ↑Wed Nov 23, 2022 11:45 pm
blinddrew wrote: ↑Wed Nov 23, 2022 9:55 pm
Sam Inglis wrote: ↑Wed Nov 23, 2022 5:53 pm
blinddrew wrote: ↑Fri Nov 18, 2022 7:04 pm That book and this site have been my bibles.

So, this is like the launch of the New Testament? Am I allowed to skip to Revelation?

Sadly you need to understand the Numbers* first.

* This being an actual book of the bible means this might be my one and only biblical joke.

This conversation could result in an Exodus from the forums.

Andy :beamup:

Good Job!
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There is the genesis of a good joke in here somewhere...
;)
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blinddrew wrote: ↑Thu Nov 24, 2022 9:18 am There is the genesis of a good joke in here somewhere...
;)

Well I helped him along with my friend Ronald. In other words it was...... wait for it....

'Due to Ron and me'.

(... coat retrieval service in full swing)
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I was going to post exactly the same thing, but like a gentleman who can play the bagpipes, didn’t.
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If my punk name was Ded C I would scroll past that
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Less words, more acts.
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