00:10 Introduction by Austrian Audio CEO Martin Seidl
01:03 What are you working on at the moment?
04:18 How do you basically about small diaphragm microphones in comparison to the large diapraghm models?
07:18 What are your favourite pieces of gear in the studio?
09:48 What was one of the biggest challenges you once faced in the past?
11:28 What was one of the most moving moments when working on a recording?
13:07 Is there any artist left for any other studio?
Troy has been in the recording business since 1975, and many of the biggest names in entertainment have recorded at the studios he oversees, from John Lennon and The Rolling Stones to Luciano Pavarotti, Sinatra, Peter Gabriel, and many, many other household names.
Not long ago, Troy added some Austrian Audio microphones to his studios' microphone selection and encouraged his engineers to give them a try: the OC818 large-diaphragm condenser and the CC8 small-diaphragm condenser. Check out the video to hear Troy discuss how the mic tests have been going, and to learn more about the history of Germano Studios, some of the challenges and successes they've faced over the years, and some recent high-profile projects.
The Austrian Audio microphones are impressive at first sight, Troy says, even before they're plugged in. "The machining of the microphones is impeccable," he says. "And the presentation, the way they're packed in the case—to me that makes a big difference. We pride ourselves on our microphone collection, and we're always enhancing that collection." The packaging and build quality alone let clients know that Austrian Audio is a company that takes microphones "extremely seriously," he says.
