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Dan Richards - "Dot"
dan@dr.com
Engineer, Producer, Writer, Pro Audio Consulting
866.409.3686
Endorsements: Lakland Basses, Larrivee Guitars, Taye Drums, Millennia Media.
Current Projects
TLS Intensive Recording Workshop, (2008 coming soon) Engineer, Organizer
The Listening Sessions, Engineer, Producer
Pro Audio Consulting, Engineer, Consultant, Studio and Systems Designer
Studio Reviews Magazine, Editor
Studio Forums, Administrator, Moderator
The Project Studio Handbook, Custodian
Chill Zone internet radio. DJ mixer
Dot, ambient/chillout solo CD project, Antahkarana. Producer, Engineer, Composer, Musician.
Ronan Chris Murphy solo CD w/ Terry Bozzio, Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, Mike Keneally. Recording Engineer. project gallery. Ronan with Bozzio soundclip at myspace.com/venetowestrecords
Bassist Steve Bailey solo CD. Recording Engineer for Bobby Thomas, Jr. Session notes and pics
Sideways Derby upcoming CD. Recording Engineer, Co-Producer, Musician.
Strand Aikido, Head Instructor
Pawleys Island Dojo, Head Aikido Instructor
Recent Articles
Product review, Telefunken R-F-T AK47 and M16 MkII Tube Mics. Published in Studio Reviews. Reviewer. November 2006
Featured article, Say What? Noise Levels in a Civilized World. Published in Studio Reviews. Writer. September 2006
Product review, ADK AP-1 Mic Preamp / DI. Published in Studio Reviews. Reviewer. July 2006
Featured article, Unpaid Studio Internships: Working for free?. Published in Studio Reviews. Writer. July 2006
Interview, Scott Stambaugh of Independent Artists Company IAC Music. Published in Studio Reviews. April 2006
Product review, Lavry DA10 vs Benchmark DAC1: DEATHMATCH. Published in Studio Reviews. Referree. March 2006
Product review, Neve Portico 5012 Duo Mic Pre. Published in Studio Reviews. Reviewer. January 2006
Featured article, The All 57 Song. Published in Studio Reviews. Editor. January 2006
Featured article, Why Don't My Recordings Sound Pro?. Published in Studio Reviews. Reviewer. November 2005
Product review, Tranzport Wireless DAW Remote Controller. Published in Studio Reviews. Reviewer. August 2005
Product review, A-Designs Audio REDDI Tube DI . Published in Studio Reviews. Reviewer. August 2005
Product review, ADK Vienna and Hamburg Microphone Review. Published in Studio Reviews. Reviewer. July 2005
Featured article, The Les Pauls and Stratocasters of the Microphone World . Published in Studio Reviews. Writer. June 2005
Interview, WTF is Mastering? Interview with John Scrip of Massive Mastering . Published in Studio Reviews. Interviewer. April 2005
Interview, Johnny Graham Interview, Earth, Wind & Fire Lead Guitarist. Published in Digital Pro Sound, Studio Reviews. Interviewer. March 2004
Article, Gift Ideas for the Recording Musician. Published in Digital Pro Sound, Loud! Newsletter, Creative Mac, DV Format. Writer. December 2003.
Product review, A Designs Audio ATTY Level Controller. Published in Digital Pro Sound, Loud! Newsletter, Digital Video Editing and Digital Post Production. Writer, Engineer. October 2003
Featured article, Some Thoughts on Audio Engineering as a Career. Published in Digital Pro Sound, Studio Reviews. Writer. November 2003
Tutorial article, Soldering 101 for Recording Studios - Part 2. Published in Digital Pro Sound, Loud! Newsletter and Creative Mac, Hollywood Industry. Writer. October 2003
Tutorial article, Soldering 101 for Recording Studios - Part 1. Published in Digital Pro Sound, Loud! Newsletter. Writer. September 2003
Product review, MXL V69 Mogami Edition Tube Microphone. Published in Digital Pro Sound, Loud! Newsletter. Writer, Engineer. July 2003
Product review, DACS Clarity MicAmp. Published in Digital Pro Sound, Digital Producer, Creative Mac and Digital Media Net. Writer, Engineer. May 2003
Product review, TL Audio 5051 Ivory 2 Mono Valve Processor. Published in Digital Pro Sound, Digital Media Net. Writer, Engineer. April 2003
Product review, A Designs MP-1 Tube Mic Pre / DI. Published in Digital Pro Sound and Creative Mac. Writer, Engineer. March 2003
Product review, Speck Electronics MicPre 5.0 Microphone Preamplifier/ DI & Mix Node. Published in Digital Pro Sound, Digital Producer, Creative Mac, Loud Newsletter and Digital Media Net. Writer, Engineer. February 2003
Product review, Phoenix Audio (UK) DRS-2 Microphone Preamplifier and DI. Published in Digital Pro Sound and Digital Producer. Writer, Engineer. February 2003
Product review, Great River Electronics MP-1NV Microphone Preamplifier and DI. Published in Digital Pro Sound and Digital Post Production. Writer, Engineer. January 2003
Product review, Heads Up! Extreme Isolation Headphones. Published in Digital Pro Sound. Writer. December 2002
A step-by-step guide to building a mic cabinet. Published in Mojo Pie. Writer. December 2002
Microphone Preamplifiers article, To Pre or not to Pre. Published in Digital Pro Sound. Writer, Engineer. November 2002
Tutorial article, Get Out of the Box: Acoustic Treatment for Project Studios. Published in Digital Pro Sound. Writer, Studio Designer. October 2002
Product review of Studio Projects VTB-1 microphone preamplifier. Published in Digital Pro Sound, Loud! Newsletter, Creative Mac, IBC News, Broadcast Newsroom and Digital Producer. Writer, Engineer. August 2002
Discography
So low.........Solo bassist Steve Bailey with Bobby Thomas, Jr.. 2007. Recording Engineer.
Ladies Choice Records vs. Veneto West Records with Ronan Chris Murphy and Terry Bozzio. 2007. Recording Engineer
William Everett Cline, Stompin' Ground USA. 2007. Recording engineer, co-producer, bass, guitar
Slice Mulligan, Golf Songs for the Everyday Duffer. 2006. Producer, Recording & Mix Engineer, various instruments (drums, bass, guitars, mandolin, banjo, keyboards, trombone, bkg vocals)
The Independents, Eternal Bond. 2006. Engineering, co-producer
Providence College Ministry, Vaunted Pleasures. 2005. Vocal recording engineer
JAZZOOO Two Days In November. 2004. Recording Engineer
The Listening Sessions, Volume One. Producer, Engineer, Guitar
Chris Merola, Paint The Morning Gone (Tumbleweed Mile 2003). Engineer
KISS & HUG, From A Happy Boy (EMI-Medley 1996). Producer. 1997 Danish Grammy Awards for Best Album, Best Artist & Best Song. CD at Amazon here
Sarah Nagourney, Realm Of My Senses CD ( Glass Beat 1995 ). Songwriter, The Space Between Us Melts. Project includes Tony Levin on bass.
Elements of Style CD, Wild Pitch Records (1990). Recording & Mix Engineer
Fridrik Karlsson [ guitarist for Mezzoforte and Madonna] solo CD, Point Blanc, 1990. Databank Studios, NYC. Recording engineer for Manolo Badrena (Weather Report ) percussion sessions.
Cynthia, Pledging All My Love. Vocal Producer, Recording & Mix Engineer. Released on Cynthia 2 (Micmac Records 1990). Rereleased on Cynthia the Remixes (Micmac Records 1995). Rereleased on Cynthia's Greatest Hits (Thumb Records 2001)
Hetch Hetchy, Swollen with Lynda Stipe (Texas Hotel 1990). Assistant Mix Engineer for Hahn Rowe ( David Byrne, Hugo Largo )
Deborah Canter, Reggae Down Babylon 12" single with remixes by Tony Real. Produced by Tony Brown ( Label Unknown ) 1991. Recording & Mix Engineer, MIDI Programmer, Keyboards & Synths, Bass, Guitars, Drums
Roy Ayers, I'm the One (For Your Love Tonight) CD ( Columbia 1987 ). Evergreen Recording, NYC. Midi and Drum Programmer
G-Spot featuring Joe Christ, Good Morning, What's Your Name? EP. (Sunset West 1982) Producer and 808 Programmer
Johnny and the Knuckleheads, Radio On. LP. ( Knuckle Records 1981 ) Guitar and Keyboards
Projects of Note
Guest engineer/lecturer at Home Recording Boot Camp featuring Terry Bozzio. LA, CA. January 2006
Digital Pro Sound, The Pro Audio Network, Contributing Editor, Writer. 2002-2005
Contributed to product development for ADK Custom Shoppe AP-1 Mic Preamp. 2004
115th AES Panelist, NYC - "All About Microphone Preamplifiers". 2003
Borrowed Ladder Studios. Studio/Systems Designer, Engineer. 2002-2003
Contributed to product development for A Designs Audio ATTY Level Controller. 2003
Contributed to product development for Phoenix Audio (UK) DRS-1. 2003
Contributed to product development for Red5 Audio microphones. 2003
Contributed to product development for Studio Projects C4 multi-pattern small diaphragm condenser microphone. 2002
Product and chassis design proposal, Studio Projects V2 Variable Tube Blend Dual Mic Pre 2002
Studio 300, Tarrytown, NY. 2001. Engineer, Producer, Guitar, Bass on recordings with Chris Merola . Artist info
The D-Word Community for Documentary Filmmakers. Co-Founder
Beta tester for Todd Rundgren's TR-i TRTV internet-based media delivery services.
Songwriter-recording sessions for Denise Rich and Rick Wake. Recording Engineer / Programmer. 1998.
Willie One Blood - Project Development sessions, Dubway Studios, NYC 1997. Songwriter, Producer, Engineer, Arranger, Keyboards, Guitars, Bass, Drums
Remixes for Criara Beyond The Sky ( EMI / Metro Blue ), Passport Recording, NYC 1997. Remixer, Engineer
1991-1997 Lighthouse Productions. Copenhagen, DK. Owner, Engineer, Producer, Systems Designer and Consultant
Prince Rudy & the Royal Family - Project Development sessions for Head Room Records. Teen Town Studios, Brutalis Studios. Copenhagen, DK. 1995-96. Producer, Arranger, Engineer, MIDI Programmer, Keyboards & Synths, Guitar, Bass, Trombone, BKG Vox
Completed design & installation of digital/analog production studio for Brutalis Productions (Maverick Records). 1996. Copenhagen, DK
1989-1991 Databank Studios, NYC. Staff Engineer, Producer, Programmer and Musician. Involved in design, purchase and installation of digital and analog music systems. Engineered over 200 recording sessions in 2" 24-track studio.
Belouis Some - Project Development recording sessions. Databank Studios, NYC. 1991. Recording Engineer, MIDI Programmer. Ted Sabeti (Run DMC), Producer.
Michael Powers - Project Development recording sessions. DataBank Studios. NYC. 1990. Recording Engineer
TECH 21. Pre-launch beta tester and early user of the SansAmp.
The Essentials - Project Development recording sessions. DataBank Studios, NYC. 1990-91. Engineer, Producer, Guitar. Sessions included Gregg Swann, vocals, guitar and Karen Ires, vocals, guitar
Southside Johnny. No Secret on Slow Dance CD. Arranged, performed and engineered demo for CD.
Videomix, NYC. 1988. Staff Engineer. Digitally recorded and cataloged analog sound-effects libraries from ABC Wide World of Sports.
Mercedes Hall - Project Development recording sessions. 1988. Producer, Arranger, MIDI Programmer, Keyboards & Synths, Drum Programmer
Evergreen Recording, NYC 1987. Chief MIDI Programmer, Studio Manager.
John Lennon Digital Archives with Rob Stevens & Yoko Ono. Evergreen Recording, NYC. 1987. Assistant Engineer
Texture Sequencing Software. Systems Analyst and Alpha/Beta Tester for Utopia's Roger Powell and Musicsoft on port of Texture from IBM to Amiga. Project included Todd Rundgren. 1986.
AMUSIC. Founder and president of SIG AMUSE [ New York Amiga User's Group ] 1986.
Additional recording sessions as engineer include, Safire - Boogie Down Productions - KRS-One - The Afros - Chaka Khan - Charlie Baby Rosario - Tin Tin & Hårtørrerne - Bagdad Dagblad - Atco Records - Brunswick Records - Micmac Records - Wild Pitch Records - ABC - ...more to be added when I can jog my memory.
Studios
The Lazy I, Myrtle Beach, SC - Sea Note Recording, Myrtle Beach, SC - Blackbird Studio, Nashville, TN - 6/8 Studios, NYC - Evergreen Recording, NYC - DataBank Studios, NYC - Platinum Island, NYC - Ciani Musica, NYC - Unique Recording Studios, NYC - Quad, NYC - WestTrax Studios, NYC - Emir Deodato's private studio, NYC - Denise Rich's private studio, NYC - Dubway Studios, NYC - Passport Recording, NYC - Soundpage Studios, DK - TeenTown, DK - DeFilm Studios, DK - The Factory, DK - Brutalis Productions, DK - Granny Studios, DK - PUK Studios, DK - VideoMix, NYC - Green Street Studios, NYC - Firehouse Studios, NYC - Planet Studios, NYC - Homebase Studios, NYC - Borrowed Ladder Studios, Wilmington, NC - Shelton Leigh Palmer, NYC - Prince Studios, NYC - Sunset West Studios, Tulsa, OK
Live Sound
Fashion Week Fall '98 for 7th on Sixth, Inc.. Bryant Park. NYC. 1998. Sound DesignerTeletubbies US Media Splash at Roseland Ballroom. NYC. 1998. Sound Designer / Producer
FOH Engineer for various acts at Copenhagen Jazz House, Den Grå Hal, Loppen, Månefiskeren. Copenhagen, DK. 1991 - 1996
New Bohemians with Edie Brickell at Theatre Gallery, Dallas, TX. 1985. FOH Engineer
Shallow Reign at Theatre Gallery, Dallas, TX. 1985. FOH Engineer
4 Reasons Unknown ( Epic ) at Theatre Gallery, Dallas, TX. 1985. FOH Engineer
The Trees at Theatre Gallery, Dallas, TX. 1985. FOH Engineer
The End at Theatre Gallery, Dallas, TX. 1985. FOH Engineer
Three on a Hill at Theatre Gallery, Dallas, TX. 1985. FOH Engineer
Jeff Liles ( Virgin ) at Theatre Gallery, Dallas, TX. 1985. FOH Engineer
Joe Christ and the Healing Faith at , Dallas, TX. 1985. FOH Engineer
Zeitgeist at Theatre Gallery, Dallas, TX. 1985. FOH Engineer
Flaming Lips at Theatre Gallery, Dallas, TX. 1985. FOH Engineer
Animal Chance at Theatre Gallery, Dallas, TX. 1985. FOH Engineer
Da Nu Man at Theatre Gallery, Dallas, TX. 1985. FOH Engineer
Reverend Horton Heat at Theatre Gallery, Dallas, TX. 1985. FOH Engineer
Butthole Surfers, Starlight Lounge, Dallas, TX. 1985. FOH Engineer
Meat Puppets, Theatre Gallery, Dallas, TX. 1985. FOH Engineer
Cheetah Chrome, ( Dead Boys ) Starlight Lounge, Dallas, TX. 1985. FOH Engineer
G. G. Allin, Starlight Lounge, Dallas, TX. 1985. FOH Engineer
Talking Heads, True Stories. 1985. Engineer ( Dallas Scenic )
Music / Audio-related Articles
Featured article, Why Don't My Recordings Sound Pro?. Published in Studio Reviews. Reviewer. November 2005
Product review, Tranzport Wireless DAW Remote Controller. Published in Studio Reviews. Reviewer. August 2005
Product review, A-Designs Audio REDDI Tube DI . Published in Studio Reviews. Reviewer. August 2005
Product review, ADK Vienna and Hamburg Microphone Review. Published in Studio Reviews. Reviewer. July 2005
Featured article, The Les Pauls and Stratocasters of the Microphone World . Published in Studio Reviews. Writer. June 2005
Interview, WTF is Mastering? Interview with John Scrip of Massive Mastering . Published in Studio Reviews. Interviewer. April 2005
Interview, Johnny Graham Interview, Earth, Wind & Fire Lead Guitarist. Published in Digital Pro Sound, Studio Reviews. Interviewer. March 2004
Article, Gift Ideas for the Recording Musician. Published in Digital Pro Sound, Loud! Newsletter, Creative Mac, DV Format. Writer. December 2003.
Product review, A Designs Audio ATTY Level Controller. Published in Digital Pro Sound, Loud! Newsletter. Writer, Engineer. October 2003
Tutorial article, Soldering 101 for Recording Studios - Part 2. Published in Digital Pro Sound, Loud! Newsletter, Creative Mac, Hollywood Industry. Writer. October 2003
Tutorial article, Soldering 101 for Recording Studios - Part 1. Published in Digital Pro Sound, Loud! Newsletter. Writer. September 2003
Product review, MXL V69 Mogami Edition Tube Microphone. Published in Digital Pro Sound, Loud! Newsletter. Writer, Engineer. July 2003
Product review, DACS Clarity MicAmp. Published in Digital Pro Sound, Digital Producer, Creative Mac and Digital Media Net. Writer, Engineer. May 2003
Product review, TL Audio 5051 Ivory 2 Mono Valve Processor. Published in Digital Pro Sound, Digital Media Net. Writer, Engineer. April 2003
Product review, A Designs MP-1 Tube Mic Pre / DI. Published in Digital Pro Sound and Creative Mac. Writer, Engineer. March 2003
Product review, Speck Electronics MicPre 5.0 Microphone Preamplifier/ DI & Mix Node. Published in Digital Pro Sound, Digital Producer, Creative Mac, Loud Newsletter and Digital Media Net. Writer, Engineer. February 2003
Product review, Phoenix Audio (UK) DRS-2 Microphone Preamplifier and DI. Published in Digital Pro Sound and Digital Producer. Writer, Engineer. February 2003
Product review, Great River Electronics MP-1NV Microphone Preamplifier and DI. Published in Digital Pro Sound and Digital Post Production. Writer, Engineer. January 2003
Product review, Heads Up! Extreme Isolation Headphones. Published in Digital Pro Sound. Writer. December 2002
A step-by-step guide to building a mic cabinet. Published in Mojo Pie. Writer. December 2002
Microphone Preamplifiers article, To Pre or not to Pre. Published in Digital Pro Sound. Writer, Engineer. November 2002
Tutorial article, Get Out of the Box: Acoustic Treatment for Project Studios. Published in Digital Pro Sound. Writer, Studio Designer. October 2002
Product review of Studio Projects VTB-1 microphone preamplifier. Published in Digital Pro Sound, Loud! Newsletter, Creative Mac, IBC News, Broadcast Newsroom and Digital Producer. Writer, Engineer. August 2002
The Best Music of 2000 - Editor's Fav's. Mindjack Magazine. January 2001. Editor.
Virtual Rock Star - An interview with Father Time. Part 1. Mindjack Magazine. November 2000.
Virtual Rock Star - An interview with Father Time. Part 2. Mindjack Magazine. December 2000.
CD Review. Chris Merola Straight Answer in a Crooked Town. Mindjack Magazine. April 2000.
Converge This! - A look at the current state of convergence technology. Mindjack Magazine. December 1999.
Say What? - Noise Levels in a Civilized World. Mindjack Magazine. May 1999.
Straight No Chaser - Cutting through the smoke of internet sound technology. Mindjack Magazine. April 1999.
Other Articles & Writings
Boomer's Dream - a sci-fi novel in-progress under pseudonym Adrian CarlsenFinding the Right Martial Arts School. Aikido Journal . August 2000.
Find the Right Martial Arts School - condensed version. Efit.com. June 2000.
Book Review. Community Building on the Web - Amy Jo Kim. Mindjack Magazine. May 2000.
The Mind of Howard Rheingold. Interview, Part 1. Mindjack Magazine. September 1999.
The Mind of Howard Rheingold Interview, Part 2. Mindjack Magazine. Septmber 1999.
Interview with Howard Rheingold. First Monday. August 1999.
I Want a New Drug - Dextromethorphan, more than just a cough suppressant. Mindjack Magazine. July 1999.
Organic Theatre Home Page the Movie, its director Doug Block, and a new movement. Mindjack Magazine. June 1999. Cited as personal favorite review by Block.
Shecky's New York Bar, Club & Lounge Guide. Print Edition. Reviewer
Articles and Reviews arranged and contributed as an editor
Safe Sound P1 Audio Processor, review by Kane D Williams for Digital Pro Sound, December 2003.
BLUE's Blueberry Mic, review by Glenn Bucci for Digital Pro Sound, November 2003.
Langevin Dual Vocal Combo, review by Glenn Bucci for Digital Pro Sound, September 2003
A Sense of Isolation: Extreme Isolation Headphones, review by Frank Moldstad for Digital Pro Sound, September 2003.
Getting a Publishing Deal, by Marc "M2E" Smith for Digital Pro Sound, August 2003.
Line 6's AM4 Amp Modeler, review by Rob Gilliland for Digital Pro Sound, June 2003.
Studio Projects B1 and B3, review by Doug "Jazzooo" Robinson for Digital Pro Sound, January 2003.
High Fidelity Hearing Protection, by Mark A. Lizak, MD for Digital Pro Sound, January 2003.
Now Hear This: True reproduction of the higher frequencies in the 3-18K region makes all the difference, by Paul Wolff, Director of Engineering, API for Digital Pro Sound, December 2002.
Capsule Technology and Types, by Peter Janis, Gefell-America (a division of C-Tec) for Digital Pro Sound, December 2002.
Under-$500 Monitor Shootout, reviews by Chris Ertel Digital Pro Sound, October, 2002.
Microphone Shootout, by Doug "Jazzooo" Robinson for Digital Pro Sound, September 2002.
The City of Gold: An insider's view of the Bay Area's dotcom culture's history, by Are We Really? for Mindjack Magazine, June 2000.
Caffeinated Culture: A look at the connections between coffee culture and digital culture , by Donald Melanson for Mindjack Magazine, May 2000.
Publishing
Articles and reviews have been published in Aikido Journal, Broadcast Newsroom, Creative Mac, Digital Media Net, Digital Post Production, Digital Producer, Digital Pro Sound, Digital Video Editing, DV Format, Efit, First Monday, Hollywood Industry, IBC News, Loud! Newsletter, Mindjack Magazine, Mojo Pie, Nutricise, Sheckey's, and Studio Reviews.
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