Digital Audio Workstations 1 gives you an understanding of a digital audio workstation, its specification and the ability to record and manipulate audio and MIDI signals for sound production. The unit is designed to provide you with the underpinning knowledge required to utilise the main functions of digital audio workstations and to take an audio engineering project to a conclusion by creating a production master.
Unit purpose
This unit will providelearners the opportunity to plan for and mix a recorded session inresponse to a client’s needs whilst demonstratinggood professional practice when workingwiththe client. In producing the mix, learners will be able to enhance mixing skillsacquired inother units through the use oftechnical and creative processes. The learnerwill then seekand act upon client feedback to produce a mix revision before presenting the final mix. This unit is intended for learners who wish to developthe knowledge and skills required toeffectively produce a mix where client interaction is a key component in the creative process.
This unit will give learners a broad understanding of copyright, collection societies and contract agreements related to the field of sound production. Learners will have the opportunity to create a budget for a small sound production project. Learners will use a spreadsheet application to manage the administration of basic financial information for a sound production related project and develop resources in preparation for employment and an interview. This unit is designed for learners studying HN Sound Production and is also available as a stand-alone unit.
The purpose of this unit is to develop knowledge and skills in the use of sound reinforcement equipment at live events. The unit is designed to enable learners to apply the correct techniques necessary for reinforcing a variety of sound sources. Learners will be required to specify, plan and provide sound reinforcement suitable for live events, eg music, vocal, audio-visual events, etc.
This unit may be undertaken as a stand-alone unit, however it is most suitable for learners undertaking other sound production units who wish to develop their skills in sound for live events. Learners will also develop skills such as communication, planning, organising and working with others
On successful completion of the unit the learner will be able to:
1 Prepare for a live sound event. 2 Assemble, test and sound-check a sound reinforcement system. 3 Operate a sound reinforcement system for a live sound event.