Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical
Module Offerings
5600AMPCC-SEP-PAR
Aims
To enhance students' knowledge of the equipment used in a Recording Studio and hence address the practical issues arising from recording using a control surface. Also to allow students to gain experience in using both hardware and software audio devices deployed in digital audio recording
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Critical listening, construction, deconstruction Emulated recording
Plugins: Drummer, Amp designer, Bass amp designer Processing: reverb (convolution & algorithmic), distortion Compression and dynamics, effects pedals and stomp boxes, Noise gates, signal to noise ratio
Production techniques (recording a variety of instruments),
Glynn Johns' method, studio microphone techniques, three to one rule Mixing and mastering
Recording repair and enhancements, drop in recording software choice and implementation, control surfaces Recording solid-state, valve and modelling amplifiers
Reflection filters & pop shields
Studio types, equipment (including outboard), patch-bays and wiring, DI devices, orchestral instruments and recording, digital press kits and media
The history of recording and how it informs current trends
Additional Information:The module encompasses the theoretical knowledge and practical skills of audio & music production and the equipment used in the production of audio recording.
1 hour per week of online study activities
This module aligns to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:
4 Quality Education
5 Gender Equality
8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
10 Reduced Inequalities
Assessments
Practice
Technology