← Media Technology / 2 Media Components
2.3 Audio Production
Media Technology · Grade 11 · 28 lessons in the design
What you will be able to do
- describe microphone set up in an audio production
- set up audio equipment for a basic audio signal chain
- record a 2–3 minute audio clip employing the audio signal chain for a media format
- appreciate the process of microphone placement and setup in audio production
Key questions
“How do emerging technologies in audio production shape media content creation?”
Lessons
The titles are open to everyone. Reading a lesson needs an account — sign in or create one.
-
Sound in media production
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizExplain why good sound matters in media production.
-
How sound works
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe how sound is made and captured.
-
Types of microphone
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe types of microphone and their uses.
-
Microphone connectors and converters
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe microphone connectors and converters.
-
Microphone placement
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizPlace a microphone for good sound.
-
Microphone care and handling
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizCare for microphones and cables.
-
What an audio signal chain is
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizExplain what an audio signal chain is.
-
The basic chain: microphone, mixer and speaker
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe the basic microphone, mixer and speaker chain.
-
The mixer
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe the parts and job of a mixer.
-
Speakers and monitoring
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe speakers, monitoring and feedback.
-
The simple synchronised recording chain
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe the simple synchronised recording chain.
-
The live mixing recording chain
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe the live mixing recording chain.
-
The studio recording chain
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe the studio recording chain.
-
Setting up the connections
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizSet up the audio connections correctly.
-
Setting the audio output
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizSet the audio output and levels correctly.
-
Creating a signal chain with local resources
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizBuild an audio signal chain using local resources.
-
Avoiding noise and interference
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizReduce noise and interference in audio.
-
Setting levels and gain
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizSet levels and gain for a clean recording.
-
Safety in audio production
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizApply safety rules in audio production.
-
Planning an audio recording
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizPlan a 2-3 minute audio recording.
-
Recording a 2-3 minute audio clip
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizRecord an audio clip using the signal chain.
-
Basic audio editing
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizEdit an audio recording for clarity.
-
Emerging technologies in audio production
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizExplain how emerging technologies shape audio content.
-
Peer review of audio recordings
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizReview an audio recording and give feedback.
-
Audio file formats and storage
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizChoose an audio format and store files safely.
-
Storing audio in the digital portfolio
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizStore audio safely in the digital portfolio.
-
Appreciating audio production
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizValue audio production and reflect on the node.
-
The class audio project
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizRecord and present an audio piece for a media format.