Musician VS Technician Activity 1

Role: Studio Technician/Producer

What have you learnt from today’s activity?

Today I have learnt how to communicate and meet the needs of a band and health and safety requirements in a recording scenario and I can understand what works and what doesn't when it comes to preparing a recording studio for use and recording a live band.

What impact did your actions have upon the team/s? Positive or otherwise.

My previous experience with setting up and preparing live sound events helped as I had a good clear idea of what equipment would be needed and how to use it, to a similar effect in the recording process I was quick to notice problems and potential problems that could affect the outcome of the recording session, with my active participation in the activity myself and the rest of the group worked together to find solutions to problems quickly, however at times it seemed that the group wouldn’t listen to important points or questions I was making which could have been a contributing factor in that it took us nearly twice the amount of time that the live sound group took

Would you consider pursuing a University course or employment in the role you undertook?

Possibly, although it would most likely be technically biased as I do not feel experienced enough to consider a recording course or career, however I am able to record and mix/edit a band’s songs if I would need to, although I wouldn’t say producing would be my career choice I have thought about it as a potential option for the future if I was asked by someone to record them or if extra income was needed.

Any other notes:

During our studio activity a lot of equipment didn’t work properly or at all