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sean hite's Collection

Yes   11/07/2008

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, Hampton, NH
Media
Notes "Alien Ballroom" - REMASTERED

Taper: SolitaryPine
Mastering: SolitaryPine
Remastering: MOB
Artwork: Andersonic
Location: Dead Center at the Soundboard
Source: Edirol R-09 w/Internal Mics AGC=OFF, LOW CUT=OFF,
MIC GAIN=LOW, [WAV 16bit/44.1kHz]

Remastering notes:

This is a remastered 2CD version of the original recording from SolitaryPine
Productions [SP012] (see original info file below), which was torrented here:
http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=222023

After having downloaded the original 3CD version, I decided to make my own
version. First, to make it fit on 2CDs. But also because I thought the raw
recording had great potential and would sound fantastic with some adjustments.

The raw recording is very boomy, with bass frequencies dominating the spectrum
and burrying the other parts (even Squire's bass lines are sometimes "covered"
by the bass drum sound). After trying a lot of different EQ settings, I found
a satisfactory one, making the music much clearer, revealing details in vocals,
guitars and keyboards. In most of the cases, Squire's lines are more detailed
too, once we get rid of the excessive level of the bass drum.

After EQing, levels adjusting, editing and re-indexing, the resulting remaster
sounds excellent, still natural with solid bass and good balance between the
instruments.

Actually, I was so happy with the result that I contacted SolitaryPine so that
he could judge by himself. And he approved my remaster! :-)
So, I have to thank him twice: first for having taped and shared his great
recording with us, and secondly for letting me share this remastered version.

Enjoy!
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