Recording Techniques I & II
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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-
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Fundamentals, Overtones, Harmonics, Oh My!
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QuizSound II Homework Quiz
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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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No reading in the Modern Recording Techniques book.
Read Mic Design II below and do the homework.
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Understanding how analog signal is manipulated
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BookAmplifier Reading I Book
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QuizAmp I Homework Quiz
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DI Boxes, Impedance, and Groundloops
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Nothing to read in Modern Recording Techniques.
Just read the Amplifier Reading II below -
BookAmplifier Reading II Book
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QuizAmps II Homework Quiz
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Understanding how signal flows around the "console"
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Nothing to read in Modern Recording Techniques.
Just read the Signal Flow Reading below -
QuizSignal Flow Homework Quiz
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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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Read pages 478-483 in Modern Recording Techniques
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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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Read Pages 411-420 in Modern Recording Techniques
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BookEQ Reading I Book
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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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Nothing to read in Modern Recording Techniques.
Just read the EQ Reading II below -
BookEQ Reading II Book
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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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Read pages 420-431 in Modern Recording Techniques
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BookDynamics I Reading Book
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URLCompression Lesson Pro Tools File URL
Download this ProTools file for our classes on Compression.
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Understanding the tools we use to manipulate the range between loud and quiet
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BookDynamics Reading II Book
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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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Nothing to read in Modern Recording Techniques.
Just read the Time Effects Reading below -
BookTime Effects Reading Book
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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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Read Pages 71-74, 435-441 in Modern Recording Techniques
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QuizTime Effects II Homework Quiz
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More Reverb and Delay
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just read Time Effects III Reading below
Nothing to Read in Modern Recording Techniques
No Homework this week
Midterm Prep for next week
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BookTime Effects III Reading Book
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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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QuizMidterm Exam 1 Quiz
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Mid/Side Mic and Mastering Technique
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Read pages 415-432 in Modern Recording Techniques
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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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URLRecomendations for Loudness for Internet Streaming (from The Technical Council of AES) URL
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Understanding special mic techniques, placement and terminology
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Read pages 125-130, 132-165 in Modern Recording Techniques
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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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Read pages 175-193 in Modern Recording Techniques
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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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Read Pages 195-209 in Modern Recording Techniques
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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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Read pages 371-388 in Modern Recording Techniques
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BookA Brief History of Synchronization Reading Book
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How to lock transports across multiple digital devices
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Read pages 206-217 & 353-362 in Modern Recording Techniques
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FileAudio over Ethernet File
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BookSynchronization in the Modern Age Book
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The science behind studio acoustics and working with what you have
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Read pages 79-99 in Modern Recording Techniques
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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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URLClass Survey URL
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QuizRecording Techniques Final Exam Quiz
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