The Focal Easy Guide to Audition 2, BROWN, Anthony (2006) Focal Press, ISBN 978-0-240-52018-6
The Sound Studio, NESBETT, Alec (2003), Focal Press, ISBN-13: 9780240519111
Modern Recording Techniques, HUBER, David Miles (2009), Focal Press, ISBN 9780240810690
The Microphone Book, EARGLE, John (2004), Focal Press, ISBN 0-240-51961-2
Practical Recording Techniques, BARTLETT, Bruce (2008), Focal Press, ISBN 9780240811444
Sound and Recording, RUMSEY, Francis (2009), Focal Press, ISBN 9780240521633
5.1 Surround Sound, HOLMAN, Tomlinson (2007), Focal Press, ISBN 9780240808291
Sound Assistance, TALBOT-SMITH, Michael (1999), Focal Press, ISBN 0-240-51572-2

Audio area of television gallery featuring:

Analogue sound recording desk
Computer based `jukebox¿ audio playback system
Audio compressors and patchbay
Radio microphone receivers and ancillary equipment in Racks Room

Digital location sound recording equipment
Digital sound recording and editing software

A selection of suitable microphones

Student must have studied CE00784-1 Audio for Production 1 or equivalent.

Students will study advanced sound recording techniques for location and studio based television production.
They will gain an understanding of the equipment used throughout the audio chain, both in terms of the programme sound and communications systems connecting key personnel.
Students will learn the principles of surround sound and 5.1 technology, and will cover both analogue and digital hardware used for audio in television production.

A practical piece weighted at 50% that will assess Learning Outcomes 1 and 2.
A written piece (max 2000 words) weighted at 50% that will assess Learning Outcome 2, 3 and 4.

The course will involve a combination of tutor led lectures and seminars and independent learning totalling 3 hours per week.
Lectures and laboratory sessions comprise of:
12 x 1 hour lectures (1:n)1
12 x 2 hour laboratory sessions (1:25)2