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Record sound

Record sound

Unit of competency
National Code
CUASOU405
State Code
AWG74
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
100701 - Audio Visual Studies
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to record sound and supervise sound recording operations.It applies to individuals who work as part of a production team to record sound in a range of environments, including recording studios, live performances, broadcast studios and film/sound archives. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for sound recording operations
  • 1.1 Interpret production documentation to identify recording requirements, and confirm with relevant people
  • 1.2 Prepare a recording plan as required and brief people accordingly, including work health and safety (WHS) procedures and safe work practices
  • 1.3 Confirm sound equipment and accessories are in working order
  • 1.4 Confirm sound equipment and accessories are set up, connected and aligned according to safety, technical and production requirements
  • 1.5 Confirm selected sound equipment and accessories meet required standards
  • 1.6 Confirm recording media have sufficient capacity for expected duration of sound recording
  • 1.7 Check that other consumables required are available for duration of sound recording
  • 1.8 Anticipate problems that may arise during sound recording and plan accordingly
2. Place microphones and test recorded line-up
  • 2.1 Select microphones to suit the sound source and give the desired tonal and dynamic quality to the recording
  • 2.2 Place and move microphones to capture the sound with the desired quality and to reject unwanted sounds
  • 2.3 Confirm microphone placement is safe and unobtrusive, and avoids extraneous and unwanted noise
  • 2.4 Check that microphones and other equipment in the signal path are operating correctly.
  • 2.5 Conduct a check with artists to ensure that the sound will be recorded with sufficient level and signal-to-noise ratio and the desired quality
  • 2.6 Listen critically to the acoustic characteristics of the recording environment, and adjust microphone position as required
3. Make sound recordings
  • 3.1 Apply signal processing for optimal sound quality, and make test recordings to ensure no audible defects are present
  • 3.2 Continuously monitor sound recording for quality, audible defects and extraneous background sound
  • 3.3 Confirm recorded sound supports and enhances production requirements
  • 3.4 Complete recording sessions in line with production timelines.
4. Finalise sound recording operations
  • 4.1 Label and log sound recording according to production requirements
  • 4.2 Produce master and backup copies of sound recording in required format
  • 4.3 Prepare set-up report according to production requirements
  • 4.4 Confirm sound equipment and accessories are de-rigged, checked and cleaned according to safety and production requirements
  • 4.5 Confirm work environment is cleaned and restored to pre-recording condition
  • 4.6 Provide feedback to production team members as required
  • 4.7 Evaluate own performance against production requirements, and note areas for improvement
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2963 CUSSOU401A Record sound Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODE33 CUASOU415 Record sound Unit of competency