According to Jacky Cheung's recording producer Ou, the recording almost died at that time! Almost all of them were born thanks to Tianlong. What happened?
It is said that the sound reinforcement equipment and layout at the concert site were designed by a Japanese expert. At that time, only the acoustic characteristics of the Red Pavilion were considered, and the field effect was determined, but the recording aspect was not considered. In order to let the audience clearly hear the sound of the instruments played by each member of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, together with the electro-acoustic band led by Xu Riqin and six harmony members, a total of *** 109 microphones were used! In order to commemorate this concert with special significance, Polaroid decided to temporarily record the live singing. Ou used two Sony 48-channel 20-bit digital recorders to record all the sounds picked up by the 109 microphone. Enthusiasts with a little recording knowledge will have questions when they see this. It is difficult to record the scene with 109 microphone! Indeed, this is contrary to the usual method of single-point live recording with a microphone. Because this multi-channel and multi-microphone recording is only suitable for use in the recording studio, each group of instruments with different strengths can be completely isolated and the sound can be recorded very clearly.
Although he was psychologically prepared, Ou was disappointed and dissatisfied with the effect of the final master tape. Someone once considered giving up this recording, but Ou thought that Jacky Cheung's performance that night was so wonderful that it was a pity to give up. So Ou decided to look for the most advanced 20-bit digital processing system to remedy this precious record.
Japan Tianlong has the most advanced 20bit digital recording/plate making equipment, and is very willing to draw out a sword to help. Ou handed the master tape to Hiroyuki Sakamoto, the chief sound recorder of Tianlong, and skillfully readjusted the level and intensity of each frequency band by using the exclusive Mastersonic 20bit processor of Tianlong to achieve a comprehensive balance. Then use the Tianlong Secret 20→ 16bit noise shaper to make the CD master model.
As a result, the whole recording was completely transformed, more like a fever audition disc. In addition, the music is beautiful and the atmosphere is warm. As soon as the CD was released, it sold 10 million!