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This chapter will discuss the musical and technical factors involved in producing classical recordings for commercial release. It will be concerned with selecting the recording venue, planning the sessions, placing the microphones in order to produce a desired recording perspective, and planning logistical details of equipment and staffing.
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Eargle, J. (1992). Classical Recording and Production. In: Handbook of Recording Engineering. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-1129-5_22
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