Compact Recording Systems

Contact Information:

Send email to:
 
sales@compactrecording.com

for audio samples, photos, or to schedule an appointment.

If you wish to contact us by phone, the number is:

626-287-3633

Please leave a detailed message with your name, information and the best time to contact you. You are likely to get our answering machine, because the bell is disconnected while we are recording.

Compact Recording Systems was founded by David Richardson, who is a professional musician and has recorded several albums over the years. His interest in recording goes back to early childhood when he recorded plays, shows, and interviews with his young friends. At the age of 9, he was writing scripts, editing analog tape, and recording his dad's music on a Webcor reel-to-reel tape recorder.

Mr. Richardson became interested in acoustic music at an early age and played guitar and 5-string banjo in his teenage years with various folk and bluegrass groups. In college, he recorded his first record on Century Records entitled "The Other Half". After graduating, he moved to Hawaii, where he accepted a 5-year position playing guitar, Dobro^TM, and 5-string banjo with the Don Ho Show. In 1980, he returned to California and has appeared in several musical ensembles.  Mr. Richardson has also worked for 28 years in the broadcast and aerospace industries designing intercommunications systems. For more information, click here.

For the story of how David got interested in bluegrass music, click here.

Compact Recording Systems recorded its first release, More Than Words, by Sheri Lee in 1999 to rave reviews. We were also proud to include Sara and Sean Watkins of Nickel Creek on this album. Upon hearing this CD, many critical listeners were favorably impressed with the quality of the audio.

Here are a few comments:

"The quality that Compact Recording Systems has achieved with the CD, 'More Than Words' rivals that of any of the major recording artists..."
Wayne Rice, KSON's Bluegrass Special

"The recording process for my album was extremely easy thanks to Compact Recording Sytems...the sound that we achieved was 'real' and relaxed..."
Sheri Lee, Recording Artist

"I would recommend Compact Recording Systems to anyone who wants a classy sounding CD..."
Mike Nadolson, President-Tricopolis Records

Compact Recording Systems generates a perfect balance of decorum and professionalism, mixed with the coziness of a completely relaxed atmosphere. Their ability to bring an artist to a higher level is second to none. I would recommend them to someone just starting out, or someone already established.
Dave Ur, Recording Artist


I call Dave "The Maestro" simply because his multi-musical talents and recording ability are phenominal. He is both an acute listener and valuable contributor. Dave captures the exact essence of the artist's intentions and gently offers his expert spin...exalting any song to a level of unexpected beauty and art.
Rob Lord, Recording Artist  www.roblordmusic.com