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Evidence Guide: CUASOU309 - Restore audio tracks

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CUASOU309 - Restore audio tracks

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Clarify scope of restoration project

  1. Interpret documentation and confirm restoration requirements with relevant people
  2. Locate source material for restoration and confirm that it is the most original and best quality recording with relevant people
  3. Evaluate condition of source material and discuss its fitness for playback or restoration with relevant people
Interpret documentation and confirm restoration requirements with relevant people

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Locate source material for restoration and confirm that it is the most original and best quality recording with relevant people

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Evaluate condition of source material and discuss its fitness for playback or restoration with relevant people

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Prepare source material for digital transfer

  1. Repair and clean source material in preparation for playback as required
  2. Select audio playback and recording equipment to provide the most authentic audio reproduction, taking into account fragility of the source material
  3. Set playback paths and recording settings to generate a flat, transparent and (where possible) uncompressed file
  4. Set audio levels to achieve maximum fidelity
Repair and clean source material in preparation for playback as required

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Select audio playback and recording equipment to provide the most authentic audio reproduction, taking into account fragility of the source material

Completed
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Set playback paths and recording settings to generate a flat, transparent and (where possible) uncompressed file

Completed
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Set audio levels to achieve maximum fidelity

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Make digital recording of source material

  1. Create digital recording of source material in line with restoration requirements
  2. Monitor recording and mark sections that contain audio artefacts or damage
  3. Record from other sources if sections of original version are missing or heavily damaged
Create digital recording of source material in line with restoration requirements

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Monitor recording and mark sections that contain audio artefacts or damage

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Record from other sources if sections of original version are missing or heavily damaged

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Apply restoration techniques to audio tracks

  1. Select the most appropriate restoration equipment and tools
  2. Apply manual restoration techniques to the most audible artefacts and faults
  3. Use automated restoration processes to de-noise audio tracks as required
  4. Seek feedback on restoration work from relevant people, and make adjustments as necessary
Select the most appropriate restoration equipment and tools

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Apply manual restoration techniques to the most audible artefacts and faults

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Use automated restoration processes to de-noise audio tracks as required

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Seek feedback on restoration work from relevant people, and make adjustments as necessary

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Make a copy of restored audio tracks

  1. Apply post-production processes, including signal and noise processing, to restored audio track as required
  2. Create master copy of restored audio track in the required format, taking into account its intended end use
  3. Deliver master copy to relevant people in line with restoration requirements
  4. Complete required documentation in line with restoration requirements and enterprise procedures
Apply post-production processes, including signal and noise processing, to restored audio track as required

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Create master copy of restored audio track in the required format, taking into account its intended end use

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Deliver master copy to relevant people in line with restoration requirements

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Complete required documentation in line with restoration requirements and enterprise procedures

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Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Clarify scope of restoration project

1.1 Interpret documentation and confirm restoration requirements with relevant people

1.2 Locate source material for restoration and confirm that it is the most original and best quality recording with relevant people

1.3 Evaluate condition of source material and discuss its fitness for playback or restoration with relevant people

2. Prepare source material for digital transfer

2.1 Repair and clean source material in preparation for playback as required

2.2 Select audio playback and recording equipment to provide the most authentic audio reproduction, taking into account fragility of the source material

2.3 Set playback paths and recording settings to generate a flat, transparent and (where possible) uncompressed file

2.4 Set audio levels to achieve maximum fidelity

3. Make digital recording of source material

3.1 Create digital recording of source material in line with restoration requirements

3.2 Monitor recording and mark sections that contain audio artefacts or damage

3.3 Record from other sources if sections of original version are missing or heavily damaged

4. Apply restoration techniques to audio tracks

4.1 Select the most appropriate restoration equipment and tools

4.2 Apply manual restoration techniques to the most audible artefacts and faults

4.3 Use automated restoration processes to de-noise audio tracks as required

4.4 Seek feedback on restoration work from relevant people, and make adjustments as necessary

5. Make a copy of restored audio tracks

5.1 Apply post-production processes, including signal and noise processing, to restored audio track as required

5.2 Create master copy of restored audio track in the required format, taking into account its intended end use

5.3 Deliver master copy to relevant people in line with restoration requirements

5.4 Complete required documentation in line with restoration requirements and enterprise procedures

Required Skills and Knowledge

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Clarify scope of restoration project

1.1 Interpret documentation and confirm restoration requirements with relevant people

1.2 Locate source material for restoration and confirm that it is the most original and best quality recording with relevant people

1.3 Evaluate condition of source material and discuss its fitness for playback or restoration with relevant people

2. Prepare source material for digital transfer

2.1 Repair and clean source material in preparation for playback as required

2.2 Select audio playback and recording equipment to provide the most authentic audio reproduction, taking into account fragility of the source material

2.3 Set playback paths and recording settings to generate a flat, transparent and (where possible) uncompressed file

2.4 Set audio levels to achieve maximum fidelity

3. Make digital recording of source material

3.1 Create digital recording of source material in line with restoration requirements

3.2 Monitor recording and mark sections that contain audio artefacts or damage

3.3 Record from other sources if sections of original version are missing or heavily damaged

4. Apply restoration techniques to audio tracks

4.1 Select the most appropriate restoration equipment and tools

4.2 Apply manual restoration techniques to the most audible artefacts and faults

4.3 Use automated restoration processes to de-noise audio tracks as required

4.4 Seek feedback on restoration work from relevant people, and make adjustments as necessary

5. Make a copy of restored audio tracks

5.1 Apply post-production processes, including signal and noise processing, to restored audio track as required

5.2 Create master copy of restored audio track in the required format, taking into account its intended end use

5.3 Deliver master copy to relevant people in line with restoration requirements

5.4 Complete required documentation in line with restoration requirements and enterprise procedures

Evidence of the ability to:

interpret restoration documentation and requirements, in consultation with others

identify and remove unwanted audio artefacts and repair damage

create a digital recording of source material

use appropriate equipment to restore digital recording to meet restoration requirements

apply correct post-production processes to restored audio tracks.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

describe the methods used to evaluate the condition of audio tracks

describe the different types of playback and recording equipment used in audio restoration work

explain the manual restoration techniques used to remove audio artefacts

explain the automated restoration processes used to de-noise audio tracks

describe the restoration equipment and tools used in audio restoration work

explain the issues and challenges that typically arise when restoring fragile and archival audio tracks, and how to address them.