Recording Log Document

NAME: Brandon Gibson

Log Sheet for Recording

You will be assessed and moderated using the following document - make sure it is thoroughly filled in!

Your recording sessions must have photographic evidence - make sure you have a partner to help you by taking photos of your work on your phone or on an iPad (make sure you collect these photos afterwards - this is your responsibility!)

Session One Date: 21/09/2015

Learning Outcome Specific Detail

What microphone type has you chosen and why?

What are you recording e.g. guitar, vocals, etc.I have chosen to record the drums.Dynamic or condenser microphone?Dynamic microphone.Why have you chosen this microphone?Condenser microphones are geared towards vocal input rather than instrumental. The pop shield that must be there for safety reasons would get in the way of the drummer.

What placement have you used and why?

How many microphones are you using? 2Where are your microphones placed, and how far away?One on half of the drum kit, and another on the other half.Why have you chosen this placement?I chose this because the microphone will be able to pick up the sound accurately.

What other equipment have you used?

What cables have you used to connect the microphone to the audio interface?_________________________________What channel is it on the audio interface? ____________What track is it on the Cubase mixer? _______________List all of your other equipment.

Evaluation of sound and any changes you have made.

Were you happy with your initial placement and sound of the instrument?YES/NOIf you changed it, what did you change to, and why?______________________________/___________________________________________

Input level setTAKE A PHOTO

Take a photo of your input levels on your Cubase mix and your audio interface dial.

Recording evaluation Was the first recording successful?YES/NOIf you recorded again, what did you re-record and why? Did you re-record the whole track or just parts of it? What went wrong? How many times did you re-record until you were happy?No, as the drummer was trying to rehearse and get used to the song. We re-recorded until we were happy with it.

Health and Safety What Health and Safety Procedures have you covered during the set up of your recording?

Session Two Date _________________________

Session Three Date _____________________


What microphone type has you chosen and why?

What are you recording e.g. guitar, vocals, etc.I have chosen to record the drums.Dynamic or condenser microphone?Dynamic microphone.Why have you chosen this microphone?Condenser microphones are geared towards vocal input rather than instrumental. The pop shield that must be there for safety reasons would get in the way of the drummer.

What placement have you used and why?

How many microphones are you using? 2Where are your microphones placed, and how far away?One on half of the drum kit, and another on the other half.Why have you chosen this placement?I chose this because the microphone will be able to pick up the sound accurately.

What other equipment have you used?



Were you happy with your initial placement and sound of the instrument?YES/NOIf you changed it, what did you change to, and why?______________________________/___________________________________________



Recording evaluation Was the first recording successful?YES/NOIf you recorded again, what did you re-record and why? Did you re-record the whole track or just parts of it? What went wrong? How many times did you re-record until you were happy?No, as the drummer was trying to rehearse and get used to the song. We re-recorded until we were happy with it.

Health and Safety What Health and Safety Procedures have you covered during the set up of your recording?


What microphone type have you chosen and why.

TAKE A PHOTO

What are you recording e.g. guitar, vocals, etc.VocalsDynamic or condenser microphone?Condenser microphone.Why have you chosen this microphone?I have chosen this microphone because it can accurately output vocals inputted.

What placement have you used and why?TAKE A PHOTO

How many microphones are you using? 1Where are your microphones placed, and how far away?They are placed in front of the singer and right in front of him.Why have you chosen this placement?I chose this because it will provide the highest quality sound possible.

What other equipment have you used?TAKE A PHOTO

What cables have you used to connect the microphone to the audio interface?XLR to XLRWhat channel is it on the audio interface? ____________What track is it on the Cubase mixer? _______________List all of your other equipment.


Were you happy with your initial placement and sound of the instrument?YES/NOYESIf you changed it, what did you change to, and why?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________



Recording evaluation Was the first recording successful?YES/NOIf you recorded again, what did you re-record and why? Did you re-record the whole track or just parts of it? What went wrong? How many times did you re-record until you were happy?___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Health and Safety Procedures

What Health and Safety Procedures have you covered during the set up of your recording?Make sure there is a pop shield along with the condenser microphone and make sure all wires are out of the way.

Location of recording Where is your file saved? (Copy the EXACT location!)



TAKE A PHOTO

What are you recording e.g. guitar, vocals, etc.TambourineDynamic or condenser microphone?DynamicWhy have you chosen this microphone?It will pick up the instrument well.


How many microphones are you using? 1Where are your microphones placed, and how far away?Right next to the composer.Why have you chosen this placement?I chose this as it will provide high quality recording.




Were you happy with your initial placement and sound of the instrument?YES/NOIf you changed it, what did you change to, and why?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________





What Health and Safety Procedures have you covered during the set up of your recording?Made sure all wires are out of the way.


Session Four Date _____________________



TAKE A PHOTO

What are you recording e.g. guitar, vocals, etc.___________________________Dynamic or condenser microphone?___________________________Why have you chosen this microphone?_________________________________________________________________________


How many microphones are you using? _________Where are your microphones placed, and how far away?_____________________________________________Why have you chosen this placement?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________




Were you happy with your initial placement and sound of the instrument?YES/NOIf you changed it, what did you change to, and why?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________





What Health and Safety Procedures have you covered during the set up of your recording?___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


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