Atsuhiro Usami has pursued recording and production alongside his performing career, treating recorded works as another form of artistic creation distinct from the concert.
From his early years, he developed a strong interest in recording, gaining experience in both sound engineering and audio design. Throughout his work, he has consistently sought to realize sound that satisfies his own musical ear.
In recent years, he has developed and applied the Poisson Rouge One-Point Recording method, aiming to capture the natural tone of instruments and the acoustic space of the hall as directly as possible.
Student yearsBegan working as a recording assistant for concerts and recitals.
1992Prize winner in the DIY Amplifier Contest (Power Amplifier), organized by MJ Audio Technology magazine.
1992Achieved the highest score in the 1st Grade Radio and Acoustic Engineering Certification (Ministry of Education accredited), and received the Minister’s Encouragement Award.
1993–1996Worked in the development and design division of Akai Electric Co., Ltd., designing audio preamplifiers, power amplifiers, microphone amplifiers, and EQ circuits. Obtained a patent for a headphone amplifier circuit.
2018Produced the CD album French Flute Masterpieces (PR1805) using a one-point recording approach. Selected as a recommended recording in Ongaku Gendai magazine.
2022Produced the CD album Clair de lune – French Flute Works (PR2205) using a one-point recording approach. Also selected as a recommended recording in Ongaku Gendai.
2023Developed the Poisson Rouge One-Point Recording method, designed to capture natural instrumental tone and hall acoustics. Began practical implementation in concert halls.
2024Produced the CD album CINEMA flute & piano (PR2445) using this recording method and released it.
High-precision in-house microphone preamplifier,
designed and built using analog-era techniques and expertise
Recording session for CINEMA flute & piano
Recording session for French Flute Masterpieces
Recording session for French Flute Masterpieces