Unit 48: Music Recording

Task 1


Run-through, I went through many different run-throughs to make sure the performer was ready to perform at a high standard, to be recorded.

Rehearsals were used to make sure the performer had knowledge from different rehearsals to improve and create the best performance, for the final recording

Level and Sound Check/Gain-  I made sure that none of the recordings clipped and if so changed the gain and volumes of that track so that the whole recording, was smooth and without clipping.

Performance- Each performer had to go through a rehearsal, so I was able to change or edit anything, and allows the performer to practice.

Stereo recording- This is a recording effect in which two microphones are placed either side of the instrument, (left and right) and then recorded simultaneously.

Multitrack recording- This allows for the separate recording of multiple sound sources or of sound sources recorded at different times to create a cohesive whole.

Connections- Using XLR leads to connect the microphones into the wall box which connects to the mixing desk, I also used Jack leads to connect DI instruments to the mixing desk.

Proximity effect- This is how close the performer is to the microphone and will pick up the bass frequencies, I was aware of this effect and so assisted the performer to the correct distance, for a smooth recording.

Live recording- I used this in all of my recordings, recording all of the performers in real time, at different sessions, and no digital instruments were used.

Screens/guards/pop shields- They were used to reduce, and cut out any background noise that may have been picked up by the microphones, allowing a clean recording.


Task 2

Electrical instrument:

Direct Injection: DI is when a instrument is recorded by a jack lead straight into the mixing desk rather than a microphone, I used this on the Bass instrument as it is the best way to record electrical interments and has no background noise, that would effect the recording.

Monitors/levels: I made sure the stereo out level were as close to 0 and balanced the tracks so nothing overpowers anything else.

Headphones/Fold Back system: Headphones were used to play back the original track so that the performers could keep in time with the original track.

Talk Back: The talk back system was used in order to communicate with the people in the studio.

Track Sheets/ Identifying tracks: Track sheets were not needed as cubase has a mixer that I used instead along with colouring and organising my tracks  i knew which track had which recording on.

Overdubbing: I overdubbed my tracks when I had to re-record tracks multiple times to get it to sound correct. 

Listening for distortion/Checking playback: I made sure that there is no feedback and that it was leveled and was not clipping.