The specific musical goal of assessment task one is to produce a performance, mix and master which matches as close as possible, the quality and ‘feel’ of three professional releases (reference tracks) of your choice. The three reference tracks I have chosen for this task are the following: The reason I have chosen these three […]

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The specific musical goal of assessment task two is to capture the authentic sound of a pitched acoustic instrument, acoustic ensemble or solo voice and recreate the illusion (ambience) of a concert hall or venue. The three reference tracks I have chosen for assessment task 2 are the following: The reason I have chosen these three […]

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Glyn John is one of the UK’s most respected producers and engineers. He began his career working as a tape operator for The Beatles and then went on to work alongside many successful artists such as The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin and Eric Clapton. This Glyn Johns sound was created specifically to record drum kits to […]

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Here are a list of different microphones of which most are available to students enrolled in the Anglia Ruskin Music Department. The reason I have decided to put them into my blog is because I have used some of these microphones to complete both of my recording technique assessments. I know that they will be […]

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AB Polarity – Omnidirectional Spaced / Coincident – Spaced How is the stereo derived? – Time of arrival (Phase difference) XY Polarity – Cardioid Spaced / Coincident – Coincident How is the stereo derived? – Level Difference NOS Polarity – Cardioid Spaced / Coincident – Near Coincident How is the stereo derived? – Time of […]

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Assessment 2 – Stereo Microphone Technique The specific musical goal of this assessment is to capture the authentic sound of a pitched acoustic instrument, acoustic ensemble or solo voice and recreate the illusion (ambience) of a concert hall or venue. As with assessment 1, provide 3 professional reference tracks. From the variety of ‘classic’ stereo microphone […]

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For assessment 1 – record, mix and master a band recording of 2-6 minutes. The specific musical goal of this assessment is to produce a performance and mix, which matches as close as possible, the quality and ‘feel’ of three professional releases (reference tracks) of your choice. Your track can be in any genre, an […]

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