Patience, Daniel Son, Patience! - Posted on 2013-01-27 by Brent R

When we think of recording, we tend to think of panning, compression, and the like.  You ask, "What does patience have to do with recording?" A lot!  It takes a lot of time and patience to record and mix a piece.  The details, depending on how far you go with a project, are really endless.  If you have no patience for time consuming and sometimes tedious details, then audio engineering may not be your calling.  Another area where patience is needed is with the artists an engineer works with.  Artists (and I can say this because I am an artist!) are quirky imperfect people who can grate on anothers nerves.  We are all really like this to be truthful!  It is an audio engineers job to be patient and loving with the questions and sometimes odd requests of his clientele.  If good customer service (artist relations) isn't a strong point for an engineer, he will not be able to build a client base.  Thirdly, where I can see patience being needed is simply waiting for work in a hard econonmy to come to you as you search and advertise.  Lastly, have patience with yourself as an engineer as you grow in your craft.  It is an endless craft and there is always an opportunity to grow!  Practice makes perfect...NOT impatience!