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3rd Phase Recording Studios

3rd Phase Recording Studios is my own private audio production studio that I assembled for my enjoyment.  I put this "hobby" studio together for a couple of reasons:  1)  I was tired of buying poor quality consumer audio equipment with loose, erroneous specifications that did not live up to it's advertising; and 2)  because I have always had an interest in professional broadcasting and recording.

During my last year of college (1978) I briefly considered a job in the broadcast industry.  I met with the Chief Engineer at WABC radio in New York City.  He gave me a great tour of their studios in Rockefeller Center, then gave me some good advice:  "think about doing something else".  The broadcast and entertainment industry is extremely volatile, and unless you have a relative in the business, your employment can be instantly and unexpectedly "on" or "off".  I shelved my professional interest in broadcasting.  Instead I took a job working as an engineer for the government.  I now practice audio recording and production as a hobby.  I am a current member of the Audio Engineering Society and attend their annual conferences when held in New York and Los Angeles, CA.  Over time I also acquired some decent DJ/PA equipment that I use to support Belmont Bay Homeowner's Association parties.  I am the chairman of their social committee.

I have posted a few "gear" pages for your enjoyment.  Here are the hot links:

Link to Ampex AG-440 Studio Tape Recorders

Link to TEAC Portable Tape Recorders

Link to Other Studio Gear

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