Elements and Performance Criteria
- Clarify music demo requirements
- Record performers
- Position performers, instruments and equipment for optimum sound quality
- Check that equipment is installed and aligned correctly
- Confirm that microphones are operational at all times
- Route test signals to the correct signal path and check that level of test signal is correct
- Create a headphone mix for performers
- Capture sound sources according to the agreed recording method
- Mix sound sources
- Mix and balance sound sources to achieve required effect
- Produce accurate transitions between sounds to achieve required effect
- Apply effects and signal processing as required
- Monitor levels according to safe work practices
- Assess the quality of each recorded track, and evaluate overall mix against the purpose of the music demo
- Confirm that the level of the mix is within technical limits and the required dynamic range
- Finalise music demo
- Assess mix on speakers that are appropriate to the end use of the music demo
- Listen to overall mix with relevant people, and agree on any necessary adjustments
- Produce a master that incorporates any adjustments and a backup copy in the agreed format
- Complete recording documentation as required
- Clean and restore recording location to pre-use condition