Recording
When I’m not recording sample libraries, I’m recording anything and everything else.
My gear is hand-picked for its versatility, portability, and great sound.
I’ve personally engineered hundreds of sampling and recording sessions over the past decade, from guitars to gayageums, ophicleides to oboes, I look forward to helping you capture your sound the way it deserves. In addition to common microphone techniques, I also have experience with ambisonics, adjustable-pattern capture, and a wide range of extended recording techniques to provide flexibility in post.
My audio recording setup is paralleled by a selection of equally compact and powerful full-frame cine cameras and precision lenses hand-chosen for their exceptional optical and visual qualities, to ensure you look every bit as exceptional as you sound.
Ready to book a session or have questions? Contact me at sgossner@versilstudios.net or via text/phone: 860_754_7808
If you reach out via e-mail, please include your number in case I am unable to reach you
Examples
All examples below are stills taken directly from graded footage.
Keila Wakao @ Church of the Redeemer
Felicitas Schiffner @ Church of All Saints, Ashmont
James Markey @ Virtuosity
Matthew Guilford @ Virtuosity
Jahleel Smith @ Virtuosity
Nick Finzer Sextet @ Virtuosity
Jon Bean @ Virtuosity
Mark Zaleski @ Virtuosity
Berklee WMSA
Berklee Society of Composers
Lilith Vocal Ensemble
Lyracle Ensemble
The Ashmont Bach Project
Cambridge Symphony Orchestra
Concord Orchestra
The Ringers brass ensemble
Working With Me
What makes my work different from other engineers & videographers?
Holistic, Musician-based Approach
As a trombonist and multi-instrumentalist, I’ve spent my fair share of time on the other side of the mic and lens. I know exactly how it feels to spend long hours with nothing but an empty hall as company, and I know how stressful it can feel to try to get the ‘perfect’ take.
My first responsibility is to ensure the best recording possible, and that starts with having an open, relaxed attitude. I am here for you and your music, not for my own glory. I’m here to listen and do everything in my power to make sure you look and sound your best.
World-Class Sound & Visuals
Just as your voice as a musician is unique, so is the voice of every microphone, lens, and engineer. I’ve collected a broad range of top-shelf mics and lenses which deliver uniquely powerful, rich sound and visuals.
From the clinical purity of laboratory measurement microphones and apochromatic lenses to the rich warmth of ribbon microphones and vintage Nikkor lenses, there’s a color for every occasion, instrument, and performer.
Over a Decade of Experience
Since 2013, I’ve been developing sample libraries of hundreds of different instruments, modern and historical. If there is a way to put mics on something, I’ve probably tried it. I’ve spent hundreds of hours listening to each and every instrument in the orchestra and then some, every different note and technique imaginable.
I have also spent hundreds of hours recording some of the top soloists in the world, working with them to identify and explore their ideal sound concept.
This deep ‘meditation’ into sound gives me a unique insight into recording and the role of space, instrument, and equipment in achieving a beautiful sound.
Clean, Compact Setup
My entire setup is not only sub-compact but completely battery powered, meaning it can go anywhere, record anything, and stay out of the way while doing so. Custom-length cables are carefully laid, not tossed on the ground or left in giant coils. Miniature cinema cameras discreetly and silently capture every detail in immaculate 4K UHD even in low light.
No road cases, no mixers, no giant cameras strapped to oversized tripods, no “control room” with a ghostly voice on the other end of the line.
Let’s record!
Ready to book a session or have questions? Contact me at:
sgossner@versilstudios.net
or via text/phone:
860_754_7808
If you reach out via e-mail, please include your number in case I am unable to reach you via e-mail.
SELECTED GEAR LIST
Gear subject to availability. Not open for rental or loan.
Condenser Microphones:
– Gefell M221 (x3) w/ KA3, KA4, ACO 7022
– Gefell UM930 (x2)
– Gefell UMT800 (x2)
– Gefell M930Ts (x3)
– Gefell M940 (x2)
– Gefell M950 (x2)
– Gefell M310 (x2)
– Gefell M320 (x3)
– Neumann TLM170R (x2)
– sE RN17 (x4) w/ 2x full capsule sets
– Rode TF5 (x2)
– Mesanovic SC1 (x2)
– Samar MG20 (x2)
– Blue Hummingbird (x3)
Ribbon Microphones:
– AEA N28
– Samar VL373A
– Samar MF65 (x2)
– Samar AL95 (x2)
Ambisonic Microphones:
– Tetramic
– Rode NT-SF1
Recorders/Interfaces:
– Merging Hapi MkII, 2x ADA8V3 (up to 20 ch.)
– Antelope Zen Studio+ (up to 20 ch.)
– Antelope Orion Studio 2017 (up to 12 ch.)
– Zoom F8n Pro (up to 8 ch.)
– Zoom F6 (up to 6 ch.)
– Integer XMP2 x3 (6 ch.)
– Integer RMP2 x2 (4 ch.)
Cameras:
Sony FX3 (x4) –
Sony A7RV –
E-Mount Lenses:
Voigtlander (Cosina) 15 f/4.5 Heliar –
Voigtlander 21 f/1.4 Nokton –
Voigtlander 35 f/1.2 Nokton –
Voigtlander 40 f/1.2 Nokton –
Voigtlander 50 f/1.2 Nokton –
Voigtlander 75 f/1.5 Nokton –
Voigtlander 35 f/2 APO-Lanthar –
Voigtlander 50 f/2 APO-Lanthar –
Voigtlander 65 f/2 APO-Lanthar –
Voigtlander 110 f/2.5 APO-Lanthar (x2) –
F-Mount Lenses:
Nikkor-UD 20 f/3.5 –
Nikkor 24 f/2.8 –
Nikkor-H 28 f/3.5 –
Nikkor-N 35 f/1.4 –
Nikkor-O 35 f/2 –
Nikkor S-C 50 f/1.4 –
Nikkor-H 50 f/2 –
Nikkor Macro 55 f/3.5 –
Nikkor-H 85 f/1.8 –
Voigtlander 90 f/2.8 –
Nikon 105 f/2 DC –
Nikkor-P 105 f/2 –
Nikon 135 f/2 DC –
Nikkor-Q 135 f/3.5 –
Nikkor 135 f/2.8 –
Nikkor 200 f/4 –
Nikkor 300 f/4.5 –
Nikkor 400 f/5.6 –
Nikkor 80-200 f/4.5 –
Video Capabilities:
– 2+ hours uninterrupted recording, max 8 hrs., no wall power or clunky setups required
– Ultra-compact cameras and lenses allow for unobtrusive, inconspicuous placements, up to 4 cameras in use with a single operator
– “Full Frame” cameras: adapted well to low-light situations with a cleaner, more beautiful capture on location
– Voigtlander prime lenses deliver superior sharpness and cleaner footage than any zoom lenses on the market
– UHD 4K @ 24, 30, 60 fps (drop-frame)
– Optional: True Cinematic DCI 4K @ 24.00 fps
– 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording, H.264 Intra-frame (XAVC S-I)
– Sony S-Cinetone or S.Log3.Cine color profiles
Additional Equipment:
– Aluminum stands by Manfrotto (12′, 8′)
– Carbon Fiber stands by Nissin & Sirui (9′, 7′)
– Steel Star-Line (grey) stands by K&M (3-11′)
– Tripods by Sachtler & Gitzo
– Custom Mogami & Canare mic cables
– Custom stereo bars
Software & Plugins:
– Cockos Reaper
– Adobe Audition
– Harrison Mixbus 32C
– MAAT thEQ Orange, Red, & Blue; SantaCruz
– DMG Equilibrium, Multiplicity
– Pulsar Mu, Massive, 1178, 8200
– Softube Weiss, Summit Audio, Tube-Tech, Tape
– Melodyne 5 Editor
– EWQL Spaces, Altiverb