12Audio Projects

This chapter guides you through two different audio projects – live stereo recording and multitrack recording. Before attempting these two projects we recommend you complete all the audio exercises.

Project 12.1 Live stereo recording

This project is designed to guide you through the different stages of making a stereo live recording using two microphones. It can also be used as a checklist for setting up a pair of microphones when recording an instrument in stereo.

A live stereo recording is normally made when you need to capture a musical performance in real time. This may be a concert performance or even a rehearsal or a situation where it is impractical to use a recording studio.

This recording method is based around two ...

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