MPA 408 Lecture 04/05/10 Presentations

We continued our in class presentations today and covered three more topics; Live Sound Reinforcement, Microphones and studio (pricing and setup). First Danny illuminated the technical dilemmas and pertinent information that goes along with mic'n and recording venues. He touched on the perception of volts (potential electric force) vs ohms (the resistance of electric force), current flow (direct current, ect.) and attenuators. Next Andrea took center stage and covered an array information on a handful of near by studio's. The most pertinent info I picked up was the importance of comfort-ability in the recording arena. While each studio boasted its own go to equipment and DAW's the universal theme in each arrangement focused a great deal on the performer. Lastly, Nick covered mic's and their perspective uses in regards to their polarity patterns. Much of the info was useful review...