Recording studio, record label and Direct Metal Mastering united under one roof – something you won't find every day! However, at Pauler Acoustics this unique combination has been part of the formula for success for many years. The picture shows the cutting head of the impressive Neumann DMM machine. A technical marvel in terms of mechanical precision...

The elaborate use of microphones on the excellent Fazioli grand piano shows that no compromises where accepted for this recording. All three mics are custom constructions tailored to the high acoustic demands of Günter Pauler.

Here we see drummer Florian Hermann bringing himself to recording temperature at the same time in recording room number 2. And along the way he infected the complete team with his groovy beats easily.

Hans-Jörg Maucksch is checking the levels. This is an enormously important job with DMM direct-to-disc recordings, because the sensible cutting head must not be damaged by too strong peaks or continuous program.

After all settings have been fixed, the tension rises noticeably. The recording is started and directly written into the copper blank. Therefore musicians and engineers alike must not make a single mistake for about 20 complete minutes per side...

Finally all tracks are written in copper and the complete team meets for a little leisure time session. Günter and Ruben sum up the highlights of the past two days and enjoy a nice cool "Kellerbier".