T4.3 Studio Practice

Miskin Theatre Assignment

Btec Subsidiary Diploma

Assignment Cover Sheet Course Title: BTEC Extended Diploma In Music Technology – Level 3 Brief IV’d By: David MacKinnon Title: T4.3 Multi Channel Studio Practice PASSED: 01/09/2015 Units: Unit 2 Audio Engineering (Criteria 2, 4) Unit 31 Planning & Delivering A Music Product (Criteria 1) Timing within Course: Yr 2, Term 1, 2015 Date Set: 01/12/15 Submission Deadline: 11/12/15 Special Considerations: Independent Study and research is essential. Resources: Access to Internet, Access To Multi Channel Studio. Your Tumblr blog will form essential evidence,

including blogged entries, audio, video, comments and evaluations. Lead Producers: Andrew Pettitt, Richard Clarke Relevant Departmental Notes Assessment throughout this course is essentially formative, therefore company members can re-visit or

elect criteria as stated within this brief and from past and future briefs to arrive at their final assessment grades.

English and Maths: This project will include functional skills in English and Maths. Please bear in mind your industry requires

eloquent use of English and accurate use of figures, to which end, the continuing development of these skills are firmly embedded inside all your work.



2nd Year National Diploma in Music Technology The Brief This process introduces you to the principles of working in the multi channel studio environment in preparation for hosting clients next term. You are required to demonstrate an understanding of how to operate studio equipment via practical and written submissions. During each Studio A session you will complete a ‘desk mix’ utilising desk eq, auxiliaries and outboard equipment. You will ‘bounce’ your mix at the end of the session. Using a ‘sampled sound’ project document as a template you will record additional instrumentation in project studio or studio 1 sessions (your finished recording must be of a minimum of 8 channels). You will undertake one mix per studio ‘A’ session (one mix per group member). You will compile a Studio ‘manual’ which should include diagrams, photos and video and be posted to your private Tumblr site. Your desk mix should be uploaded to our group Tumblr site and placed in your Dropbox folder. Your studio manual must include the following;

1. An explanation of the audio equipment specifications, types of connections, and cabling that can be found in the studio including; computer connectors, patch leads, and balanced vs unbalanced connectors. (Unit 2, GC2, GC4)

2. An explanation of the terms “Audio Interface”, “Auxiliary Send”, “Direct Injection”, “Patch Bay”, “Noise Gate”, “Semi Parametric EQ”, “Shelf EQ”. “Outboard Compressor”. Relate these to the mixes you have undertaken (U2, GC4)

3. A guide to the health and safety issues associated with working in the studio. (U31, GC1) 4. A diagram/plan of the studio area, and explanation/diagram of a channel strip. (U31, GC1) 5. An outline of available microphones and examples of suitable uses for each. (U31, GC1, U2, GC4) 6. How to route signal from the live room to the desk then to the computer via an external compressor. (U31, GC1) 7. The processes involved in your desk mix; (U2, GC 2 & 4. U31 GC1)

Tasks: 1 Provide a written studio manual (including video, photos, and diagrams) explaining how you connect, set up, test and operate studio equipment

(Unit 2, Criteria 2, 4; Unit31, Criteria 1). POST TO PRIVATE WORKSPACE 2 Provide an audio file of your desk mix (Unit 31 GC1, Unit 2 GC 3,4 – PMD). POST TO COLLABORATIVE GROUP SITE Grading Criteria: Pass, merit and distinction are attainable. Evidence – Written report, Video, Diagrams, Audio Files Note on copyright and plagiarism: This process will require independent research. Copying from the internet and additional sources is not appropriate and violates copyright and will be classed as plagiarism unless fully annotated and credited. You must make your work your own. We need to see that you have an understanding of the areas that you have researched. Copying work directly from ANY source will not be tolerated. If you quote ANY existing material you must put it in quotation marks and in brackets, attribute the source / author. For example: “Copying is cheating” (Andy Pettitt, 2015, Miskin Theatre)



Miskin Theatre Grading Criteria Sheet (Please see your brief)

Qualification: Extended Diploma In Music Technology Name: Project: Introduction To The Studio Unit Title: 2 Audio Engineering

Criteria 2,3,4 Initials: AP I.V: DM Date:

To achieve a pass grade the evidence must show the learner is able to:

To achieve a merit grade the evidence must show the learner is able to:

To achieve a distinction grade the evidence must show the learner is able to:

Evidence

Grade

P2 outline current practices involved in the application of audio systems.

M2 explain current practices involved in the application of audio systems

D2 assess current practices involved in the application of audio systems

Studio Manual, Video, Tutor Observation

P4 recommend equipment through the interpretation of audio equipment specifications with a degree of independence.

M4 explain equipment recommendations through the interpretation of audio equipment specifications with no tutor input.

D4 justify equipment recommendations through the interpretation of audio equipment specifications by explaining the audio principles behind them.

Studio Manual, Audio Files, Video, Tutor Observation



Tutor’s Comments:

Agreed as fair and accurate: Music Technician: Tutor: Date:



Miskin Theatre Grading Criteria Sheet (Please see your brief)

Qualification: Extended Diploma In Music Technology Name: Project: Introduction To The Studio Unit Title: 31 Planning & Delivering A Music Product

Criteria 1 Initials: AP I.V: DM Date:

To achieve a pass grade the evidence must show the learner is able to:

To achieve a merit grade the evidence must show the learner is able to:

To achieve a distinction grade the evidence must show the learner is able to:

Evidence

Grade

P1 identify how to plan and set up recording sessions that utilise both microphones and directly recorded source material, taking into consideration the needs of the performers

M1 describe how to plan and set up recording sessions that utilise both microphones and directly recorded source material, taking into consideration the needs of the performers

D1 explain the planning and setting up of recording sessions that utilise both microphones and directly recorded source material, taking into consideration the needs of the performers

Audio Files, Studio manual



Tutor’s Comments:

Agreed as fair and accurate: Music Technician: Tutor: Date:

T4.3 Studio Practice

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