As an acoustic music enthusiast, I regularly organize concerts for the Ensemble ad Infinitum, and participate in various orchestras including the Hong Kong University Students' Union Philharmonic Orchestra and the Hong Kong Medical Association Orchestra. With some experience as a performer and administrator, I tried to produce live recordings for my fellow orch-mates.
Thanks to the Internet, from which I learn how to make my recordings. I started simply with a pocket stereo microphone connecting to a minidisc recorder. Later, I bought myself an overhead microphone stand to get a good balance of sound. Since late 2006, when this web site was created, I started to explore the world of professional recording techniques.
I specialise in producing digital live recordings on-location. My equipment are generally portable (the microphone stands are the most bulky and heavy stuff), so allowing me to record everywhere and experience the timbre of different rooms and halls.
My recordings aim to capture live moments with natural ambience. No mixing of rehearsal session materials into live recordings has been done. All audio clips are free from filter, compression, artificial reverb or noise reduction processes.
The recorded events are listed in reverse chronological order on your right. You can share these recordings with your friends for personal use without modification. If you wish to modify my audio files, or use it for other purpose, please let me know and obtain a written permission beforehand (my email is here).
listening tips
1. These live recordings have large dynamic range. Built-in speakers on laptops and mobile devices are not recommended. Please use earphones or hi-fi system for louder and clearer playback
2. Audio files are in compressed MP3 format for ease of download. They do not reflect the true quality of the original 24bit PCM recordings. To maximize your enjoyment, obtain an audio CD from me.
3. There are three ways for you to listen to the music (subject to availability on each page) - 1st: simply use the embeded flash-based player; 2nd: download the whole album in zip file using the shortcut; 3rd: play/download individual track by clicking on the list.
