You will achieve a high level of competence in a modern recording studio environment. You will be able to choose appropriate tools and techniques for complex multi-track recording including the use of DAW recording software, appropriate microphones and techniques, the use of analogue mixing desks and outboard equipment to prepare you to work independently in any recording environment.

The Studio recording project will be at least 4 minutes of audio if it is a music-based project, if it is a sound for film or radio focussed project then audio should be counted on ratio of 1 minute of audio for every 2 minutes of music. The recordings must include at least one instance of multi-microphone set ups and should be made exclusively of original recordings. (LO2, LO4)

The practical test under exam conditions will test student’s knowledge and understanding of the studio recording process (LO1) through directed questions and specific tasks. They will be given scenarios and situations to which they have to respond appropriately. (LO3)

Working in small groups to better understand the recording process and the equipment choices that might be utilised during the process

1. Understand the principles and practice in the use of a recording studio

Knowledge & understanding

2. Plan and complete multi-track audio recording sessions using DAW software and studio hardware.
Learning, Problem Solving

3. Understand and select appropriate equipment and techniques related to recording audio

Application

4. Plan and complete editing and mixing of multi-track audio using a variety of techniques in hardware and software.

Application, Reflection

University recording studios Control rooms plus live rooms
University Music & Sound Mac labs Logic X software
University Media stores and SISO

Modern recording techniques: 9th ed. Huber & Runstein Routledge Abingdon 2018

Practical Recording Techniques The Step-by-Step Approach to Professional Audio Recording: 7th ed. Bartlett & Bartlett Routledge 2016

Logic Pro X: David Nahmani Apple Pro Training Series

Whether you are a performer, musician, sound designer or mixing/recording engineer, the recording studio is often the main environment you will work in. This module aims to equip you with the skills to make the process enjoyable, creative and rewarding by giving you transferable skills to use all the software and hardware at your fingertips, and to make the best choices for your project.