LO1 & 2 combined written open-book assessment.
You are required to complete the following written assignment where your knowledge and understanding of stereo and multi-channel recording and reproduction techniques will be assessed.
You must answer all of the following questions correctly to pass the assessment.
- Describe advanced microphone techniques and their use for stereo recording and reproduction.
• Describe advanced microphone techniques and their use for multi-channel recording and reproduction.
Q1(a): Choose TWO of the following microphone techniques:
A/B (Spaced Pair),
Mid / Side (M/S),
FORT (Near Coincident)
X/Y (Coincident)
Blueing Stereo
Then:
With reference to level, time and phase differences describe how each technique captures and reproduces a stereo image.
You should also make reference to specific reproduction requirements, panning and/or summing where relevant.
Identify and explain advantages of the technique and also identify and explain compromises of the technique.
Explain the suitability of the technique in terms of mono compatibility.
Use Diagrams (with references) to support your evidence.
Microphone Technique 1: (Name)
Diagram:
Description (CAPTURE):
Advantages:
Compromises:
Mono Compatibility:
Microphone Technique 2: (Name)
Diagram:
Description (CAPTURE):
Advantages:
Compromises:
Mono Compatibility:
Q1(b): With reference to level, time and phase differences describe how a captured stereo microphone technique reproduces a stereo image. You should include information on II, ITS, listening position and loudspeaker positioning.
Technique: (Name):
Description:
Q2(a): Choose TWO from the following list of multi-microphone / surround techniques:
Murasaki Square
Corey / Martin Tree
Decca Tree
IT Cross
Fukuoka Tree
INA5
Then:
Include information about microphone placement within the array, polar responses, relative angles and placement relative to the source.
With reference to level, time and phase differences describe how each technique captures and reproduces a multi-channel image.
You should also make reference to specific reproduction requirements, panning and/or summing where relevant.
Identify and explain advantages of the technique and also identify and explain compromises of the technique.
Use Diagrams (with references) to support your evidence.
Multi-Microphone Technique 1: (Name)
Diagram:
Description (CAPTURE):
Advantages:
Compromises:
Multi-Microphone Technique 2: (Name)
Diagram:
Description (CAPTURE):
Advantages:
Compromises:
Q2(b): With reference to level, time and phase differences describe how a captured multi-microphone / surround techniques reproduces a multi-channel image. You should include information on II, ITS, listening position and loudspeaker positioning.
Technique: (Name):
Description:
Identify a company you would like to use for the assignment. You will complete a comprehensive marketing plan, which will include a current analysis of their current market situation. In other words, is the market growing? Who is the dominant player in the marketplace?
The marketing plan must include an executive summary and a situational analysis. Within your situational analysis include market summary, competitor analysis, keys to success, pricing, critical issues and market strategies.
Think about the following questions:
How much do you plan to sell?
What are your factory cost targets?
What is your profit target?
The executive summary of the marketing plan should summarize the plan by summarizing the size ans scope of the opportunity and reiterating the TSP (segmentation, targeting, positioning) element of the plan. This section should be no longer than one page.