Spring Term 2025: 13th January – 24th March, Half term 16th – 19th February 2026
Recording and Audio Editing
Students will be equipped with the necessary skills for high-quality audio recording and editing.
Topics Covered:
- Cables and DI’s: Understanding connections and direct input boxes.
- Room Acoustics for Recording: Basics of acoustic treatment and soundproofing.
- Types of Microphones: Overview of dynamic, condenser, and ribbon microphones.
- Microphone Positioning: Techniques for optimal sound capture.
- Microphone Polar Patterns: Understanding cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8 patterns.
- Phase: Identifying and correcting phase issues.
- Preamps and Amplifiers: Basics of signal amplification.
- Editing Audio: Advanced editing techniques in Logic Pro X.
Practical Exercises:
Recording sessions to practice microphone techniques.
Editing workshops to refine audio tracks.
Assessment:
Project: Record and edit a short live performance
