You will become familiar with the application of Studio Hardware through a series of practical studio based sessions. Including multi track recording and the use of analogue and digital studio equipment. You will be introduced to the recording studio environment including various studio techniques of mixing, microphone placement and recording.

This module will be taught by a combination of lectures and practical demonstrations. One lecture plus one practical per week. Much of the module will be of a practical nature, where you will be setting up and using the relevant studio hardware to gain an understanding of its function.
(1:n) (1:10)

University Studio complex, including recording/control rooms and all associated equipment including digital and analogue mixing desks and recording equipment.

Study of CE00136-2 Studio Technology or equivalent

Sound and Recording, An Introduction. F Ramsey and T McCormick, Focal Press, 1996, ISBN 0-240-51487-4
Modern Recording Techniques. 5th Ed David Huber and Robert Runstein, Focal Press, 1997, ISBN 0-240-80456-2
Practical Recording Techniques. 2nd Ed Bruce and Jenny Bartlett, Focal Press, 1998, ISBN 0-240-80306-X

A preproduction plan (usually group work) of approx 200 words assessing Learning Outcomes 1 and 2 weighted at 50%.
An individual appraisal of the recording session of approx 2000 words assessing Learning Outcome 3 weighted at 50%.