Miskin Theatre Assignment

Assignment Cover Sheet

Course Title:

BTEC Extended Diploma In Music Technology Level 3

Brief IVd By: David MacKinnon

Title:

T4.3 Multi Channel Studio Practice

PASSED: 01/09/2015

Units:

Unit 2 Audio Engineering (Criteria 2, 4)

Unit 31 Planning & Delivering A Music Product (Criteria 1)

Timing within Course:

Yr 2, Term 1, 2015

Date Set:
Submission Deadline:

01/12/15
11/12/15

Special Considerations:

Independent Study and research is essential.

Resources:

Access to Internet, Access To Multi Channel Studio. Your Tumblr blog will form essential evidence,
including blogged entries, audio, video, comments and evaluations.

Lead Producers:

Andrew Pettitt, Richard Clarke

Relevant Departmental Notes

Assessment throughout this course is essentially formative, therefore company members can re-visit or
elect criteria as stated within this brief and from past and future briefs to arrive at their final assessment
grades.

English and Maths:

This project will include functional skills in English and Maths. Please bear in mind your industry requires
eloquent use of English and accurate use of figures, to which end, the continuing development of these
skills are firmly embedded inside all your work.

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2nd Year National Diploma in Music Technology

The Brief
This process introduces you to the principles of working in the multi channel studio environment in preparation for hosting clients next term.
You are required to demonstrate an understanding of how to operate studio equipment via practical and written submissions.
During each Studio A session you will complete a desk mix utilising desk eq, auxiliaries and outboard equipment. You will
bounce your mix at the end of the session. Using a sampled sound project document as a template you will record additional
instrumentation in project studio or studio 1 sessions (your finished recording must be of a minimum of 8 channels). You will
undertake one mix per studio A session (one mix per group member).
You will compile a Studio manual which should include diagrams, photos and video and be posted to your private Tumblr site. Your desk
mix should be uploaded to our group Tumblr site and placed in your Dropbox folder. Your studio manual must include the following;
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

An explanation of the audio equipment specifications, types of connections, and cabling that can be found in the studio
including; computer connectors, patch leads, and balanced vs unbalanced connectors. (Unit 2, GC2, GC4)
An explanation of the terms Audio Interface, Auxiliary Send, Direct Injection, Patch Bay, Noise Gate, Semi Parametric
EQ, Shelf EQ. Outboard Compressor. Relate these to the mixes you have undertaken (U2, GC4)
A guide to the health and safety issues associated with working in the studio. (U31, GC1)
A diagram/plan of the studio area, and explanation/diagram of a channel strip. (U31, GC1)
An outline of available microphones and examples of suitable uses for each. (U31, GC1, U2, GC4)
How to route signal from the live room to the desk then to the computer via an external compressor. (U31, GC1)
The processes involved in your desk mix; (U2, GC 2 & 4. U31 GC1)

Tasks:
1
Provide a written studio manual (including video, photos, and diagrams) explaining how you connect, set up, test and operate studio equipment
(Unit 2, Criteria 2, 4; Unit31, Criteria 1). POST TO PRIVATE WORKSPACE
2
Provide an audio file of your desk mix (Unit 31 GC1, Unit 2 GC 3,4 PMD). POST TO COLLABORATIVE GROUP SITE
Grading Criteria: Pass, merit and distinction are attainable. Evidence Written report, Video, Diagrams, Audio Files
Note on copyright and plagiarism: This process will require independent research. Copying from the internet and additional sources is not appropriate and violates
copyright and will be classed as plagiarism unless fully annotated and credited. You must make your work your own. We need to see that you have an understanding of
the areas that you have researched. Copying work directly from ANY source will not be tolerated. If you quote ANY existing material you must put it in quotation marks
and in brackets, attribute the source / author. For example: Copying is cheating (Andy Pettitt, 2015, Miskin Theatre)

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Miskin Theatre Grading Criteria Sheet (Please see your brief)

Qualification: Extended Diploma In Music Technology

Name:

Project: Introduction To The Studio

Unit Title: 2 Audio Engineering

Criteria 2,3,4

I.V: DM

Initials: AP

Date:

To achieve a pass grade the

evidence must show the
learner is able to:

To achieve a merit grade

the evidence must show
the learner is able to:

To achieve a distinction grade the

evidence must show the learner
is able to:

P2 outline current practices

involved in the application of audio
systems.

M2 explain current practices

involved in the application of
audio systems

D2 assess current practices involved in

the application of audio systems

Evidence
Studio Manual,
Video, Tutor
Observation

P4 recommend equipment through

the interpretation of audio
equipment specifications with a
degree of independence.

M4 explain equipment
recommendations through the
interpretation of audio
equipment specifications with
no tutor input.

D4 justify equipment recommendations

through the interpretation of audio
equipment specifications by explaining
the audio principles behind them.

Studio Manual,
Audio Files, Video,
Tutor Observation

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Grade

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Tutors Comments:

Agreed as fair and accurate:

Btec Subsidiary Diploma

Music Technician:

Tutor:

Date:

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Miskin Theatre Grading Criteria Sheet (Please see your brief)

Qualification: Extended Diploma In Music Technology

Name:

Project: Introduction To The Studio

Unit Title: 31 Planning & Delivering A Music Product

Criteria 1

I.V: DM

Initials: AP

To achieve a pass grade

the evidence must show
the learner is able to:

To achieve a merit
grade the evidence
must show the learner
is able to:

To achieve a distinction
grade the evidence must
show the learner is able to:

P1 identify how to plan and

set up recording sessions that
utilise both microphones and
directly recorded source
material, taking into
consideration the needs of
the performers

M1 describe how to plan

and set up recording
sessions that utilise both
microphones and directly
recorded source material,
taking into consideration
the needs of the performers

D1 explain the planning and

setting up of recording sessions
that utilise both microphones
and directly recorded source
material, taking into
consideration the needs of the
performers

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Date:

Evidence
Audio Files,
Studio manual

Grade

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Tutors Comments:

Agreed as fair and accurate:

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Music Technician:

Tutor:

Date: