Assignment brief – QCF BTEC
Assignment front sheet
Qualification
Unit number and title
BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Music
Technology
25: Music Production Techniques
Learner name
Assessor name
Martin Holmes
Date issued
Hand in deadline
Assignment title
Submitted on
Setting up and Capturing a Multitrack Recording
In this assessment you will have opportunities to provide evidence against the following criteria.
Indicate the page numbers where the evidence can be found.
Criteria
reference
To achieve the criteria the evidence must show
that the learner is able to:
Task no.
Evidence
P2
Set up the equipment required for a recording session
competently with limited tutor support
1
Portfolio &
Observation
M2
Set up the equipment required for a recording session
confidently with total independence
1
Portfolio &
Observation
D2
Set up the equipment required for a recording session
demonstrating mastery of the processes involved
1
Portfolio &
Observation
P3
Capture audio sources using multitrack recording
techniques
1
Portfolio &
Observation
M3
Capture audio sources using multitrack recording
techniques competently
1
Portfolio &
Observation
D3
Capture audio sources using multitrack recording
techniques with confidence and flair
1
Portfolio &
Observation
Learner declaration
I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own. I have clearly referenced any
sources used in the work. I understand that false declaration is a form of malpractice.
Learner signature:
Date:
Assignment brief
Qualification
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Music Technology
Unit number and title
25: Sound Recording Techniques
Assessor name
Martin Holmes
Date issued
Hand in deadline
Assignment title
Setting up and Capturing a Multitrack Recording
Purpose of this assignment
To demonstrate both microphone techniques, and your understanding of the signal path and routing when
using the studio. This will help underpin knowledge needed for other practical tasks.
Scenario
To create an instructional video or leaflet on how to record an acoustic singer/songwriter in the
schools studio.
Task 1
You are asked to choose and set up the appropriate equipment to record an acoustic
singer/songwriter. The artist will use both an electric acoustic guitar and their voice. You will need to
capture those sounds into studio recording equipment.
Task 2
You must collect evidence (written, video, photo and commentary) about your recording project that
demonstrates what you did and your knowledge of microphone choices, mic placement, signal path
and routing options.
You will also need to provide an audio CD or MP3 of the recording and include screen shots from
your DAW to show evidence that you captured the audio.
This provides evidence for [e.g. P2,M2,D2,P3,M3,D3]
Evidence checklist
[Summarise evidence required, e.g. ‘leaflet’, ‘presentation notes’ etc.]
Portfolio (written, video, photo and commentary) on setting up the studio for multitrack recording.
CD or MP3 of recording and screen shots with explanantion
[tick boxes]
Sources of information
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Bartlett B and Bartlett J – Practical Recording Techniques (Focal Press, 2008) ISBN 978-0240811444
Benson, Whittaker and Whittaker – Standard Handbook of Audio and Radio Engineering (McGraw-Hill Video/ Audio Engineering S.) (McGraw-Hill Education,
2001) ISBN 978-0070067172
Crick T – Recording Tips for Engineers, 2nd Edition (Focal, 2005) ISBN 978-0240519746
Eagle J – The Microphone Book: From Mono to Stereo to Surround, A Guide to Microphone Design and Application (Focal Press, 2005) ISBN 978-0240519616
Gibson B – Sound Advice on Microphone Techniques (Music Sales, 2003) ISBN 978-1931140270
Guerin R – Inside the Recording Studio (Course Technology, 2004) ISBN 978-1592001316
Huber D and Runstein R – Modern Recording Techniques (Focal Press, 2005) ISBN 978-0240803081
Mansfield R – Studio Basics: What You Should Know Before Going into the Recording Studio (Billboard Books, US, 1998) ISBN 978-0823084883
Nisbett A – The Sound Studio (Focal, 2003) ISBN 978-0240519111
Oswinski B – The Mixing Engineers’ Handbook (Course Technology, 2006) ISBN 978-1598632514
Rumsey F and McCormick T – Sound & Recording (Focal, 1997) ISBN 978-0240519968
White P and Rocha M – Basic Microphones (SMT Books, 2002) ISBN 978-1860742651
White P – Basic Mixing Techniques (SMT Books, 2002) ISBN 978-1860742835
White P – Basic Multitracking (SMT Books, 2002) ISBN 978-1860742644
White P – Studio Recording Basics A (Basic Mixing Techniques, Effects & Processors, Multitracking & Mixers) (Sanctuary, 2003) ISBN 978-1860744730
Journals
Music Tech
Sound On Sound
Tape Op
Websites
Audio.tutsplus.com Audio Tuts+ blog
www.macprovideo.com Mac Pro Video
www.musictechmag.co.uk Music Technology Magazine
www.soundonsound.com Sound on Sound magazine
Assessor's comments
Qualification
Unit number and
title
Criteria
reference
P2
M2
D2
BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary
Diploma in Music
Technology
25: Music Production
Techniques
Assessor
name
Martin Holmes
Learner
name
To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the learner is
able to:
Set up the equipment required for a recording session competently with
limited tutor support
Set up the equipment required for a recording session confidently with total
independence
Set up the equipment required for a recording session demonstrating mastery
of the processes involved
P3
Capture audio sources using multitrack recording techniques
M3
Capture audio sources using multitrack recording techniques competently
D3
Capture audio sources using multitrack recording techniques with confidence
and flair
Learner feedback
Assessor feedback
Assessor signature
Date
Learner signature
Date
Achieved?