Level: 1 and 2
Unit type: Core
Guided learning hours: 30
Assessment type: Internal
The ability to create audio recordings is essential for anyone with a desire to work in the music industry in a technical role. In this unit, you will use music technology to create multi-track recordings.
You will record from audio sources such as acoustic instruments, amplified instruments, electronic instruments and vocals. You will learn how to control the input signals from real sound sources using gain and microphone placement. Once the tracks have been recorded successfully, you will mix these sounds together into a finished recording using some basic processing such as reverb, chorus and EQ. Studio engineers and producers work with a range of technology, so it is important that you learn how to use this technology correctly and safely. Knowledge of health and safety is essential to ensure that equipment is maintained and risks to individuals are minimal.
Recording professionals also need to be very organised and efficient in their use of recording time. You will learn how to make the most of your session time and record effectively and efficiently.
In this unit you will:
You have been asked to organise the recording and production of a demo CD for a school band to be released on the Highcliffe School music tech label. You must make sure that you make the most of the time that you have with your performers and so need to plan all aspects of the recording before your studio time is booked. This demo will be used by the school to represent the record label so you must pay careful attention at all stages of the recording and mixing process to ensure good sound capture and editing.
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