One Day Practical Recording Techniques Course for BTEC and A Level Music Technology Teachers:
14th October 2015 10am-4pm at The Pool recording studio in London with a live band.
Aim of the Course
• To provide practical training in a range of recording techniques.
• To provide a toolkit of resources that can be taken away at the end of the course including audio files of the recording session, useful websites and a list of affordable and appropriate microphones that can be used in your institution.
• Post-course support can be provided via in-house workshops for an additional cost.
The cost of the course is £240+VAT if booked before 15th of September 2015 and £300+VAT after. Book early as places are limited!!
Programme
10-11:30 – Drum Kit and Percussion
• Recording Levels and software setup
• Tuning
• Dampening
• Close mic and stereo mic techniques
• Beginner and intermediate mic techniques
• Congas – Tuning and mic placement
• Various hand percussion
11:30-11:45 – Coffee Break
11:45- 12:30 – Piano and Bass
• Various mic positions for piano
• Bass – Amplified and D.I.
12:30-1:15 – Lunch (A sandwhich lunch will be provided.)
1:15 – 2:15pm –Saxophone and Trumpet
• Mic placement
• Mic choices
• Managing dynamics
2:15 – 2:45 – Vocals and Guitar
• Mic placement
• Mic choices
• Using a pop shield
• Managing dynamics
• Guitar – Acoustic and Amplified
2:45 – 3:45 – Managing a Recording Session
• File management
• Templates
• Multiple takes
• Backing up data
3:45 – 4:00 – Resources
• Distribution of Resources
Additional questions
