I'm a professional audio engineer specialised in location recording, production and streaming of classical music. My academic career includes computer science applied to music, classical piano and audio engineering, that I studied in Paris, Milan, Novara and Pittsburgh. Recording is a research to carry on with the sensibility of each musician.
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Languages
- English
- French
- Italian
Interview with Francesco Parolo
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Ears Love for music Sheet music Pair of microphones Stereo recorder
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Live recordings of contemporary music.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Not yet, but I hope to find many collaborations!
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I started studying in this field and will never stop. Bachelor's in Computer science applied to music. Bachelor's and Master's in classical piano. Many experiences in Pittsburgh and Paris (Philarmonie de Paris, Conservatoire supérieur).
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Transparent, profund.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Anyone who is really interest in the sound itself, since today everything is oriented to VIDEO + audio.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Classical music, acoustic music.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Being a professional musician like me is crucial when it comes to record this genre of music. The knowledge of what I'm recording is extremely important to make the right choices to find the best sound. The interaction with musician is also very important when recording a CD.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Knowing the music I'm going to record. Listen to the musicians and the room. Choosing the right type and microphone placement. Recording (artistic direction included). Editing, mixing, mastering. Reviewing the work with the client until he is completely satisfied.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Sennheiser MKH20, MKH40, AKG414, Line Audio CM4 and many more microphone brands. DAV preamp Motu AVB system Zoom F6 backup recorder
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Florent Ollivier (Tonmeister) Denis Vautrin (Tonmeister) Filippo Gorini (Pianist)
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Live streaming recording of major orchestras. Suspending microphones and mixing in real time.
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- DAV preamp
- Sennheiser MKH20
- Sennheiser MKH40
