Recording Techniques I & II
Topic outline
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Recording Techniques
BRT - 101/102Recording Techniques provides students with the foundation to the fundamentals of recording procedures, techniques and equipment used to create, capture and manipulate sounds. Concepts such as defining what audio is, signal flow, patch bays, signal processors, microphones, consoles and other studio basics are taught.-
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Post 1 question that you have about recording that you feel may have a few different opinions? (ie. Tube amp verses Solid State amp)
Post 2 responses to others student's questions.
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FileSyllabus for Recording Techniques File
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Understanding the anatomy of sound -
Fundamentals, Overtones, Harmonics, Oh My!
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Understanding how acoustic sound waves are converted into analog electrical signal
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FileMicrophone Design Pro Tools Session File
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Understanding how analog signal is manipulated
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DI Boxes, Impedance, and Groundloops
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Understanding how signal flows around the "console"
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More Routing Examples
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QuizSession & Signal Flow II Homework Quiz
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Connecting and re-routing signal all across the studio
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BookPatchbays and Metering Book
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QuizCables & Patchbay Homework Quiz
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The technical aspects of tonal shaping
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QuizEQ I Homework Quiz
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Looking at examples of types of EQ and different possible applications
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QuizEQ II Homework Quiz
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Understanding the tools we use to manipulate the range between loud and quiet
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QuizDynamics I Homework Quiz
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Understanding the tools we use to manipulate the range between loud and quiet
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QuizDynamics II Homework Quiz
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Understanding the anatomy and the controls of reverb, delay, flanging, chorusing and others
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QuizTime Effects I Homework Quiz
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Understanding the anatomy and the controls of reverb, delay, flanging, chorusing and others
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QuizTime Effects II Homework Quiz
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More Reverb and Delay
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URLSetting up automation on an SSL E Series Console URL
This won't be on the test, just some good history to appreciate the ease of use of the modern DAW.
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URLFamous Echo Chambers Article URL
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Putting together all of the most important concepts up to this point
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FileMidterm Exam Review I File
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Mid/Side Mic and Mastering Technique
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BookMono, Stereo, and Beyond Reading Book
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QuizMono, Stereo, and Beyond Homework Quiz
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URLMid Side Mastering Example wav URL
Hunter, by Bjork (1997). Download this file for class. We will be using it in a new Mastering Session you will make.
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Understanding special mic techniques, placement and terminology
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BookAdvanced Mic Techniques Reading Book
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Understanding the science behind the tonal characteristics of an analog signal path
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BookA Brief History of Recording Mediums Reading Book
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URLHow to Load the Studer A827 URLThis will not be on the test. This is only how to thread this specific machine. Each tape machine will be different.
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The specifics of the science around how digital recording and editing work
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BookDigital Recording and Nyquist Reading Book
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Learning the history and practice of synchronizing multiple transports together
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How to lock transports across multiple digital devices
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FileAudio over Ethernet File
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The science behind studio acoustics and working with what you have
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URLCapitol Records Tour from SOS. URL
Not on a test, just an interesting video. A massive studio.
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Bring any other questions or ideas that you are unclear of or just want to know about.
We will also be listening to your mixes to give you last pieces of advice before you move on.
Or we can do a deep dive into Melodyne.
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Final exam review and last topics
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FileReview for Final Exam File
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Putting together all of the most important concepts up to this point
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