When looking for an audio engineer…. it’s hard to pick an audio engineer, even with recommendations.
So far, I’ve spoken with 2 engineers…basically now I’m longing for the comfort and familiarity of my engineer in FL. It’s like you’ve got to do the musical introductions all over again, then you don’t know until they hear your music whether they are going to be the person you want to be locked up with for long blocks of time in a very confined area.
I had a good conversation last night with the engineer that isn’t available until mid June…I’m more comfortable as we have played and worked together….good sensibilities & probably the best fit for the project. Do I hold out for this unavailable guy, I mean engineer? (It’s not Match.com but I’m hearing similar terms) Happens to be a male dominated field so it’s hard to not chuckle when I “interview” on the phone.
Doesn’t this sound like Match.com for musicians:

Me: ” Hi . I’m so & so and play this & that.”
Him: “What’s your format?”
Me: “I dunno..OMF &/or AAF”
Him: Pro Tools 8 or other?
Me: Yes we recorded with that in FL”
Him: Which one?
Me: I’ll find out. Are you available?
Both of us: Sometimes
Me: Have you worked within this genre I’m playing?
Him: Sure, Let’s Check our calendars
Me: “What kind of time blocks can you give me? Do you have a lot of projects currently?” How much do you charge?
Him: I’ve got time and space…it’s flexible. What are you used to paying….here’s my typical fee.”
Me: I’ll get back to you when I know the format

Do I post this on Match.com or on “Don’t Piss off the sound guys” FB page…