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
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Keila Wakao @ Church of the Redeemer
Matthew Guilford @ Virtuosity
Mark Zaleski @ Virtuosity
James Markey @ Virtuosity
Nick Finzer Sextet @ Virtuosity
Jahleel Smith @ Virtuosity
Jon Bean @ Virtuosity
Berklee Society of Composers
Keila Wakao (violin) & Dina Vainstein (piano) live at the Church of the Redeemer
Captured with Gefell M221, M930Ts, M940; Zoom F8n Pro recorder @ 48k/32f; no reverb, only EQ & compression
Condenser Microphones:
– Gefell M221 (x3) w/ KA3, KA4, ACO 7022 1″ caps
– 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)
– Rode NT5 (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
Software & Plugins:
– Cockos Reaper
– Steinberg Cubase
– 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
Powerful, Compact Cameras
Centered around the Netflix-approved Sony FX3 cinema camera, our gear punches well above its weight class
Apochromatic Glass
Voigtlander APO lenses eliminate ugly aberrations and offer superior sharpness
Close Detail
APO-Lanthar macro lenses provide extremely high quality close-up shots of products and processes
Photographic Quality
These images aren’t photographs, they’re still frames from our actual finished projects
Natural Colors, Sharp Detail
Careful color correction and grading retrieve stunning results- even with only natural light
Tools of the Trade
Small size remains a key factor in mic choice as well, with industry-leading designs by Gefell, Samar, and more
Rich, Natural Sound
Forget bright, harsh condensers – beautiful American-made ribbons capture vocal performances with unparalleled tone
Flexibility in Post
Our setups usually include redundant arrays which allow significant adjustments in sound while editing