Recording progress

Henry, screwdriver in hand and pen-shaped flashlight between his teeth, remained silent. If he didn't possess this skill, would Kiger have bothered teaching him this unique ability?

And they're still acting so intimately?

It was precisely because not many people could properly handle this old car that Henry had the opportunity to get close to Kiger.

For a Kryptonian has studied audio equipment and even built a home theater-grade audio system in his rented apartment, repairing this antique mixer is not a big problem.

The reason why the wiring of this mixer was so messy was not only because of the maker's bad habits, but also because the mixer had been modified several times.

Subsequent modifications seem designed to compensate for the trouble caused by the copyist. Instead of tidying up the wiring, the modifiers create an even bigger mess with their own additions.

Seeing this, Henry dared not rashly cut all the wires and rewire them neatly. The length of the wires would affect the sound quality, although the effect was slight, but those who could tell the difference would notice it.

The reason Kiger has continued to use this mixer is either because the company doesn't have the money to invest heavily in a new and better one, or because it's better to keep using this antique. At least the performance of this old machine is not inferior to those new, expensive mixers.

In this situation, maintaining the status quo as much as possible is the best option.

The reason the adjustment knobs stopped working was indeed, as Henry initially stated, poor contact. Loose screws, aging cables, and brittle plastic packaging were all possible causes of mixer malfunctions.

The solution is quite simple: tighten the loose screws. The wire is copper-core and not prone to aging. Just re-wrap the casing with insulating tape. As long as it doesn't short-circuit with other wires, it's fine.

In this chaotic situation, there's no need to consider the interference between the magnetic fields of the wires. The weak magnetic fields are already a jumbled mess, unappetizing to look at.

When Henry emerged from the mixer stand, aside from Kiger's unsightly face, Audrey and Deborah were also staring at the Kryptonian who had just repaired the machine.

"Is it fixed?" Audrey Hepburn asked. "We need to get ready to record."

"Boss, it's fixed." Henry looked at the sound engineer and said, "Kiger, test it out. If it's okay, we can start working."

Wearing headphones, Kiger adjusted the previously unresponsive control buttons. After confirming that everything was working properly, he gave Henry a thumbs up.

"OK, we can get started." Henry reattached the recording panel and took his seat as assistant. Audrey Hepburn also entered the recording studio.

After testing a few notes, we began today's recording work.

During the recording phase, the sound engineer only needs to ensure that the sound is captured correctly; there isn't much work to be done in terms of adjustments. The producer, however, needs to focus entirely on the sound's performance in order to provide timely feedback.

Even with an Oscar-winning actress like Audrey Hepburn in the running, Deborah Raffin didn't dare to slack off. Don't assume that all Oscar winners can win on their first try.

Also, after each segment, Audrey herself would listen to her own recording and discuss with Deborah whether the performance was appropriate.

For Deborah Raffin, an active actress, this was practically a private lesson from an Oscar-winning actress. Although it wasn't comprehensive acting instruction, the techniques for voice and psychological portrayal were similar. Therefore, it was impossible for her not to be fully focused on this work.

Now that he had some free time, Henry could easily curl up and read a book. After all, he didn't have any work to do during the recording phase.

However, when Kiger is in a work state where he doesn't need to concentrate and can be distracted, he'll want to chat with someone. What If...? he gets caught up in his own affairs and becomes overly focused on external matters, it will actually be detrimental to the recording progress.

So at times like these, Henry would chat quietly with Kiger.

Most of the time, Henry would also put on a pair of headphones. While listening to Ms. Hepburn's voice, he would also listen to Kiger's opinions on any adjustments to the recorded sound.

However, Henry asked about something else today, saying, "Kiger, do you know how things are going with Michael?"

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Kiger thought for a moment and replied, "Michael hired Lalo Schifflin as conductor and rented another large recording studio used by symphony orchestras. The rent there isn't cheap, and hiring an orchestra isn't cheap either. He's keeping a close eye on the progress."

"According to the production schedule, it should be finished within the next day or two. Ms. Hepburn is also recording the last story, the Pagoda Queen. Once both sides are completed, we can move on to the next stage of production."

Henry nodded and said, "Everything went smoothly, that's great."

"Any plans afterward?"

"Ms. Hepburn is scheduled to go to the West Coast for medical treatment in early November. If things go smoothly here, she should stay in New York for the rest of the time."

Let's see if there's anything that needs to be improved in the recording process. I'm afraid I won't have time by November."

"Do Michael and Deborah know?" Kiger asked.

"I know, I already told them before," Henry explained. "When we start production, we have more than a month to spare. Considering the lady's health, we didn't schedule too much work."

"However, I'm also worried about what would happen if any unforeseen circumstances or accidents delayed the production process and caused delays in seeking medical attention."

Everything is going smoothly now, which is truly wonderful.

"The Lord will protect the good," Kiger said, making the sign of the cross.

Henry asked in surprise, "You're religious?"

Don't you believe me?

This question caught Henry off guard. Should he believe? And if so, what kind of God?

Faith deserves reverence because it is unknowable, unpredictable, and inviolable. As the saying goes, distance makes the heart grow fonder.

But this is the Marvel Universe, and not all "gods" are good people. You'd be better off believing in a dog than believing in those things.

Besides, I'm most likely a Kryptonian. Even if I'm not a god like Superman, I'm at least a degraded version of Superman. Why would I believe in a god who might not even get a punch from me?

But once you separate "faith" from "god," does that mean even a god on earth can't have faith? Superman, for example, has a steadfast faith, like a devout believer. It's just that he doesn't believe in a god, but in his own convictions.

So, what is one's own faith, or belief?

"In short, it's definitely not something like 'world peace.' Even if World War III breaks out and nuclear bombs are flying everywhere, Henry won't step in to stop it."

But I don't seem to have the motivation to actively pursue anything.

It's a rare occurrence for a transmigrator with Kryptonian Physiology to confront their own heart for the first time after being transported to this world.