Sound Recording and Production 3

Overview

This module explores the practice of recording 'classical' or acoustic music performances using stereo microphone technique and mixing multitrack music recordings for surround sound production. Additionally, the module examines a range of audio recording and reproduction formats for consumer and professional use. Topics covered include sound localisation stereo microphone technique, the 5.1/7.1 surround sound delivery systems, and analogue and digital audio reproduction formats.

Learning Objectives

On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
i) record and edit 'classical' music using a range of stereo microphone techniques
ii) critically evaluate different stereo microphone techniques applied in commercial 'classical' recordings
iii) mix multitrack music recordings for surround sound presentation
iv) describe how audio signals are stored and reproduced in a range of professional and consumer analogue and digital media.

Skills

(i) Numeracy, creative thinking and problem solving.
(ii) Identify, analyse and solve problems by prioritising tasks, coping with complexity, setting achievable goals and taking action.
(iii) Work with information and handle a mass of diverse data, assess risk and draw conclusions (analysis, attention to detail, judgement).
(iv) Apply subject knowledge and understanding from the degree pathway.
(v) Possess high level transferable key skills such as the ability to work with others in a team, to communicate (both orally and in writing), influence, negotiate and resolve conflict.
(vi) Have the ability and desire to learn for oneself and improve one's self-awareness and performance, to uphold the values of lifelong learning and demonstrate emotional intelligence.
(vii) Demonstrate confidence and motivation to start and to finish the job, adaptability / flexibility, creativity, initiative, leadership, decision-making, negotiating and the ability to cope with stress.
(viii) Demonstrate the knowledge and experience of working with relevant modern technology.
(ix) Demonstrate critical evaluation of the outcomes of professional practice.
(x) Reflect on and evaluate their own practice.

Assessment

None