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Diploma in Sound EngineeringModule: Sound Engineering 2A
Module Code: SE 210
STUDY GUIDE
, TABLE OF CONTENTS
A WORD OF WELCOME .................................................................................................. 1
PURPOSE OF THE MODULE .......................................................................................... 1
MODULE OUTCOMES ..................................................................................................... 1
PRESCRIBED TEXTBOOK .............................................................................................. 1
STUDY UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION WITH THE LEARNERS .............................................. 2
STUDY UNIT 2: INTRODUCTION TO THIS MODULE ..................................................... 3
STUDY UNIT 3: THE DIGITAL STUDIO ........................................................................... 5
STUDY UNIT 4: ACOUSTIC CHARACTERISTICS & MICROPHONES ......................... 12
STUDY UNIT 5: THE RECORDING PLATFORM ........................................................... 17
STUDY UNIT 6: PATCH-BAYS AND MIXING ................................................................ 19
STUDY UNIT 7: GROUP ASSIGNMENT PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATION ................... 22
STUDY UNIT 8: INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION AND Q&A REVISION ...... 22
STUDY UNIT 9: DIGITAL MULTI-TRACK RECORDER VOICE-OVER RESULTS ......... 22
STUDY UNIT 10: PLANNING ......................................................................................... 29
STUDY UNIT 11: ELECTRICAL SAFETY AND MIXING ................................................ 31
STUDY UNIT 12: REVISION AND PREPARATION FOR THE EXAMS .......................... 35
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,A WORD OF WELCOME
Welcome to the Sound Engineering 2A Module. This module is pitched at NQF level 6, and
carries 25 credits.
PURPOSE OF THE MODULE
This objective of this module is to introduce students to the advanced practical aspects of
sound engineering with emphasis placed on the studio environment and the procedures and
processes followed when using sound equipment for music editing and recording. Students
will gain the practical experience required to operate sound equipment and be able to record
and edit live music on completion of this module.
MODULE OUTCOMES
Displaying a full understanding of the advanced Studio Environment and advanced Studio
Equipment
Setting up equipment in a life studio environment
Identifying Acoustic Characteristics for Band Performance or Recording Situations
Demonstrating the ability to identify methods for of recording voiceovers and editing
Displaying an understanding of mixing
Demonstrating the ability to apply mixing setting to a software mixer
Demonstrating the use of digital recording tools
Demonstrating the ability of editing tools
PRESCRIBED TEXTBOOK
Textbook Author Year Publisher ISBN
JBL Audio Engineering Eargle, J. & JBL Pro Audio
2002 9780634043550
for Sound Reinforcement Foreman, C. Publication
Davis, G. & Jones,
Yamaha Sound R. HAL Leonard
1990 9780881889000
Reinforcement Handbook Corporation
Study Guide 2017 Page 1 of 30 Damelin ©
, STUDY UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION WITH THE LEARNERS
Student orientation
Introduction to this module: weekly timetabling to be explained
Learners are encouraged to continuously book individual practical sessions in the studio
to familiarise themselves with the lay-out and equipment. All group and individual
assignments must be done on campus in the allocated individual booking sessions as per
the resident Sound Engineers time-tabling. These individual booking session must not
interfere with the learners lectures throughout the week.
This objective of this course is to introduce students to the advanced practical aspects of
sound engineering with emphasis placed on the studio environment and the procedures
and processes followed when using sound equipment for music editing and recording.
Students will gain the practical experience required to operate sound equipment and be
able to record and edit live music on completion of this module.
Study Guide 2017 Page 2 of 37 Damelin ©
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