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[QUOTE="Don Grossinger, post: 34565, member: 5145"]
Greetings,
 
 I spend 8-10 hrs "at work". During really busy seasons or if a specially intensive project comes in I might work up to 12 hrs, but I try to do all my EQ & creative work first so I am not burnt out . Simple production work comes late in the day.
 
 Breaks as necessary. I can go 5-6 hrs straight if needed for consistancy.
 
 Medium volume levels. Sane if at all possible.
 
 I always ask the client to bring in reference CDs that they know really well. It allows them to know my room a little better.
 
 I mostly use my main monitoring system, but have NS-10m's in the room too. 
 
 The client is boss. I offer options & opinions in the most discreet manner possible, but within reason, what they want is what they get. The client always does sign off on the PMCD for the session & evaluates it after, but EQ is a creative process made up of many decisions for which the client is responsible. If something is very wrong with the recording, I ask if other options such as a different version or a remix are possible. It is up to the client to decide whether to go on or revise & redo. If the client wants to go with what they have then I do my best to work a miracle.
 
 I always make the level competitive, not rediculous. I get very few level complaints these days.
 
 Bill's questions are typical & wise. I do not have the luxury of any sort of "manditory training time". Many of my clients are independents who are on a very tight budget. I try to work as efficiently as possible. There is usually no drinking or pot smoking in session. That slows things down & might skew the results. I do my best work straight. I am here to do the best for the client, provide a fresh (unstoned) set of ears. I try really hard to get it just right the first time.
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