MUM 1600 Recording Techniques I
updated 11-31-2008 not completed
This course is open to all students. It offers beginners basic information in the art of recording vocal and
instrumental sound with emphasis on understanding the functions of recording equipment, placement of
microphones, making initial recordings of various groups or soloists, and the ability to mix-down the initial
recordings.
This class is blended class which includes a BlackBoard online component and a once a week lab.
Do not miss a lab day. Reading assignments, projects and tests are administered online in BlackBoard.
Instructor: Prof. Charlie Phillips
South Campus F-219
11901 Beach Boulevard
Jacksonville, Florida 32246
Office (904) 646-2059
Fax (904) 646-2078
Email phillips@fccj.edu
Website: http://www1.fccj.edu/phillips
BOOKs Used:
Apple Pro Training Series: Logic Pro 8 and Logic Express 8
Publisher: Peachpit Press
Pub. Date: December 2007
ISBN-13: 9780321502926
507pp
Series: Apple Pro Training Series
Edition Description: Includes DVD-ROM
Live Sound Reinforcement
Scott Hunter Stark
ISBN 13: 978-1-59200-691-5 © 2005
ISBN 10: 1-59200-691-4
Publish date: December 30, 2004
380 pages Hardcover
Week 1
READ
Book Live Sound Reinforcement
Introduction.
Part I: BasicPrinciples.
Chapter 1: Understanding Recording.
Chapter 2: Getting the Right Gear.
Book Apple Pro Training Series: Logic Pro 8 and Logic Express 8
No Chapters this week
LAB: SAFETY FIRST - equipment placement and security, audience/students concerns and EARS!
Questions
Who plays an instrument?
Who reads poetry & plays?
Who has recording equipment?
Who has a sound system?
Who has tenitist?
Set up groups.
DVD: Live Sound Reinforcement Section: intro and Load In
Recording studio - Start setting
Week 2
READ:
Book Live Sound Reinforcement
Chapter 3: Getting Connected: Setting Up Your Studio.
Part II: Recording 101.
Chapter 4: Meeting the Mixer.
Chapter 5: MIDI and Electronic Instruments
Chapter 6: Understanding Microphones.
LAB:
DVD: Live Sound Reinforcement Section: Setting Up - Getting Connected
Building a simple sound system.
Adding fold back (monitoring system)
Speaker placement
Console and effects - Practice mixing live
Continue Studio setup and configuring.
Week 3
READ:
Part III: Getting Ready to Record.
Chapter 7: Getting a Great Source Sound.
Chapter 8: Taking a Look at Microphone Techniques.
Chapter 9: Miking Your Instruments.
LAB: DVD: Live Sound Reinforcement Section: Tuning the PA
Practice different miking techniques.
Practice eqing.
Practice effects
Continue Studio setup and configuring. (are we there yet?
Week 4
READ:
Part IV: Laying Track: Starting to Record.
Chapter 10: Multitrack Recording.
Chapter 11: Recording Audio.
Chapter 12: Recording and Editing MIDI Data.
Project: Find a youtube recording of a band that is good and one that is bad. Explain why for both. Type a one page with URLs and explain both.
LAB: DVD: Live Sound Reinforcement Section: Amplifying the Band
Week 5
READ:
Part V: Turning Your Tracks into a Finished Song.
Chapter 13: Editing Your Performance.
Chapter 14: Mixing Your Music.
LAB: DVD: Live Sound Reinforcement Section: The SoundCheck
Week 6
READ:
Chapter 15: Dialing in Signal Processors.
LAB: DVD: Live Sound Reinforcement Section: Electrical Problems
Week 7
READ:
Chapter 16: Mastering Your Music.
LAB: DVD: Live Sound Reinforcement Section: g
Week 8
READ:
Chapter 17: Getting Your Music Out to Listeners.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 18: Ten Home Recording Resources.
Chapter 19: Ten Invaluable Recording Tips.
LAB: DVD: Live Sound Reinforcement Section: Part 2: Field Segment
Week 9
READ:
Project: Recording and Mixing Vocals
LAB: DVD: Live Sound Reinforcement Section: The Wrap
Live and Recorded sounds/music for stage
Wireless miking actors and musicians
Week 10
READ:
outdoor vs in door sound.
LAB: Stage set up 1
Week 11
READ:
Mixing voices, bands, orchestras.
LAB: Stage set up 2
Week 12
READ:
Special tools - compressor, gate, limiter, enhancers.
LAB: Stage set up 3
Week 13
READ:
Different stages and scenarios.
LAB: Stage set up 1
Week 14
READ:
Lab Review and evaluations
Week 15
Final Exam online
Lab Review and evaluations