Guitarist: Luigi Attademo Guitar: Antonio de Torres SE 122 (Almeria 1888) Audio and Video recorded and post produced by Marco Taio Open Reel Records Facility - The sound has not been modified in any way with processors such as equalizers, hardware reverbs, compressors, which could alter the naturalness of the sound source. Recording equipment: Microphones: Schoeps Colette Series MTSC 64 - MK2s Mixer: Studer 169/10/2 Microphones Amplifier: Millennia Media HV3-D Analog Tape Recorders: Nagra T Recorded at Sala Giardino - CREMA (CR) The structure has been created in a historic farmhouse dating back to the end of 1600, among the most prestigious and best preserved in the area, located in the immediate vicinity of the city of Crema. It is a typical example of a Lombard farmhouse with a closed courtyard, formed by an eighteenth century manor house, and by adjacent rustic buildings. The entire building has been the subject of careful historical philological restoration with preservation of all the original features, recovery of old terracotta floors, restoration of vaulted and wooden ceilings, reconstruction faithful to the original of the most worn parts using traditional materials (bricks) full, natural wood, hydraulic lime for plasters, without adding cement). The recording room, the control room and the annexed service rooms are located in the western part of the complex, exploiting the spaces of the ancient "barchessa" originally used as barns and warehouses. The main hall has an irregular rectangular shape, with protruding pillars and niches. Important works have been carried out to obtain an excellent sound insulation from external noise. The efficiency of soundproofing makes it possible to record in full day instruments such as guitar, lute and harpsichord. The original wall structure was completed with the addition of a completely independent internal counter-walling and the formation of an interspace with interposed rock wool panel (thickness 10 cm). The internal walls are finished with plaster based on natural hydraulic lime and painted with lime paint. The flooring was made with the use of old salvaged bricks, treated, not polished. The heating system is on the floor, completely silent. These constructive characteristics and the use of traditional materials as regards floors, plaster and roofing, favor a slightly reverberating natural acoustic response.

• published: 15 Feb 2018
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