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Evidence Guide: CUASOU311 - Mix music in a studio environment

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CUASOU311 - Mix music in a studio environment

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

Prepare for mixing music in a studio

  1. Review production documentation and confirm mixing requirements with relevant people
  2. Set up audio equipment according to operational and production requirements
  3. Anticipate problems that could arise during mixing and plan accordingly
Review production documentation and confirm mixing requirements with relevant people

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Set up audio equipment according to operational and production requirements

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Anticipate problems that could arise during mixing and plan accordingly

Completed
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Undertake pre-mixing operations

  1. Check all inputs and outputs for continuity and adjust as required
  2. Establish an effective workflow for mixing music
  3. Label all track and channel paths
  4. Complete audio check and document changes according to organisational requirements
  5. Discuss audio issues with relevant people and adjust mix as required
Check all inputs and outputs for continuity and adjust as required

Completed
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Establish an effective workflow for mixing music

Completed
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Label all track and channel paths

Completed
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Complete audio check and document changes according to organisational requirements

Completed
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Discuss audio issues with relevant people and adjust mix as required

Completed
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Mix music and audio sources

  1. Manage signal control to achieve a balanced sound mix
  2. Apply effects and adjustments according to production requirements
  3. Monitor signal and sound pressure levels and adjust to meet production requirements
  4. Identify and resolve problems with minimal disruption to session
Manage signal control to achieve a balanced sound mix

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Apply effects and adjustments according to production requirements

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Monitor signal and sound pressure levels and adjust to meet production requirements

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Identify and resolve problems with minimal disruption to session

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Finalise mix

  1. Undertake final mix and create a master according to production requirements
  2. Save and archive audio data
  3. Complete session documentation as required and distribute to relevant people
  4. Evaluate own performance and note areas for improvement
Undertake final mix and create a master according to production requirements

Completed
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Save and archive audio data

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Complete session documentation as required and distribute to relevant people

Completed
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Evaluate own performance and note areas for improvement

Completed
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Assessed

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. Prepare for mixing music in a studio

1.1 Review production documentation and confirm mixing requirements with relevant people

1.2 Set up audio equipment according to operational and production requirements

1.3 Anticipate problems that could arise during mixing and plan accordingly

2. Undertake pre-mixing operations

2.1 Check all inputs and outputs for continuity and adjust as required

2.2 Establish an effective workflow for mixing music

2.3 Label all track and channel paths

2.4 Complete audio check and document changes according to organisational requirements

2.5 Discuss audio issues with relevant people and adjust mix as required

3. Mix music and audio sources

3.1 Manage signal control to achieve a balanced sound mix

3.2 Apply effects and adjustments according to production requirements

3.3 Monitor signal and sound pressure levels and adjust to meet production requirements

3.4 Identify and resolve problems with minimal disruption to session

4. Finalise mix

4.1 Undertake final mix and create a master according to production requirements

4.2 Save and archive audio data

4.3 Complete session documentation as required and distribute to relevant people

4.4 Evaluate own performance and note areas for improvement

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. Prepare for mixing music in a studio

1.1 Review production documentation and confirm mixing requirements with relevant people

1.2 Set up audio equipment according to operational and production requirements

1.3 Anticipate problems that could arise during mixing and plan accordingly

2. Undertake pre-mixing operations

2.1 Check all inputs and outputs for continuity and adjust as required

2.2 Establish an effective workflow for mixing music

2.3 Label all track and channel paths

2.4 Complete audio check and document changes according to organisational requirements

2.5 Discuss audio issues with relevant people and adjust mix as required

3. Mix music and audio sources

3.1 Manage signal control to achieve a balanced sound mix

3.2 Apply effects and adjustments according to production requirements

3.3 Monitor signal and sound pressure levels and adjust to meet production requirements

3.4 Identify and resolve problems with minimal disruption to session

4. Finalise mix

4.1 Undertake final mix and create a master according to production requirements

4.2 Save and archive audio data

4.3 Complete session documentation as required and distribute to relevant people

4.4 Evaluate own performance and note areas for improvement

Evidence of the ability to:

confirm requirements for mixing music using documentation and discussion with relevant people

set up a recording environment to meet production requirements

complete a music mix, monitoring and adjusting inputs and outputs as required

create final production master and associated files and documentation in appropriate format.

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 information normally found in production documentation

explain the techniques used for mixing sound

list and describe commonly used sound mixing equipment

explain the issues and challenges that typically arise when mixing sound and how to address them

identify conventional formats for a final production master.