audio-technica Interview with Rafa Sardina 'I don’t go anywhere without my AT4060. It has become an essential part of my set-up.'

Rafa Sardina is shown with an Audio-Technica AT4060 cardioid condenser tube microphone at his new After Hours Studio in Woodland Hills, CA. Photo by Ed Freeman

How did you get involved in the pro audio industry? Do you remember the moment when you knew this was what you wanted to do?

Rafa Sardina: I was very lucky to have my first studio experience at a very early age. I believe I was 15 when my cousin’s band recorded their first album. It really made an impression on me. It really stuck with me.

How would you describe your style as a producer?
I think I am more of a “vibe” producer. I like big sounds and really well thought out arrangements that help the artist and the song express the idea they are going for. I have worked in every genre, from R&B to rock, pop and anything in between. I enjoy all of them—even though rock is in my blood.

Do you have a specific audio chain for vocals?
I have several; it all depends on the singer I am recording. These days I use the Audio-Technica AT4060 and AT4050 more than any other mics in my collection. They are such warm-sounding mics, but with the right amount of bite.

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Seven-time Grammy Award winner engineer/mixer Rafa Sardina has an eclectic and impressive client list that includes artists: Alejandro Sanz, Macy Gray, Jessy Moss, Dru Hill, Kina, Mariah Carey, Luis Miguel, Soul Coughing, Angie Stone, Juan Gabriel, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Indian legend Yesudas, score for Oliver Stone film "Any Given Sunday," and IMAX movie "Michael Jordan- To The Max."

Sardina engineered Alejandro Sanz' Grammy winning Album, No Es Lo Mismo (Best Latin Pop Album 2004 Vocal or Instrumental) and mixed five tracks for "33" (certified Platinum X5 and nominated "Best Latin Pop Album" 2004) by international artist, Luis Miguel. Sardina engineered "Meditteraneo" for Rendez Vous artist Marc Antoine and mixed Antonio Orozco's new album "El Principio Del Comienzo" (New Beginning) for Universal Music (Certified Platinum and Number One In Spain in its first week of release)!
Sardina also produced/mixed and engineered "Sin Querer" for singer/songwriter Ana Pozas' second album including the song "Si Es Por Tí" featuring a duo with Ana and the new Latin pop sensation, Alex Ubago.

An avid ProTool user (HD system upgrade) Rafa is currently working on an International Pop Star's most anticipated record in a Hollywood studio.
Sardina is always developing new artists and working in his private new studio, After Hours, due to go on-line later this year. Sardina enjoys Audio-Technica, Apogee, Manley, DUY , JBL, and Avalon products.

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