Modification History
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Created to fix formatting errors only. Released with CUS09 Music Training Package version 1.2 |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to record sound, including the supervision of sound-recording operations.
Application of the Unit
Supervising sound technicians apply the skills and knowledge described in this unit. They could be working in a variety of creative arts industry sectors, including live performances, music recording studios, online environments, radio outside broadcasts, and film and sound archives.
Typically they are responsible for ensuring that required equipment is available and in working order, troubleshooting recording problems, recording sound, and supervising assistants engaged for recording sessions. They are expected to work closely with other production team members, e.g. producers, directors, broadcast engineers and lighting crew. This work is undertaken with limited or no supervision or guidance.
Skills associated with recording sound for screen productions are covered in:
- CUSSOU406A Record sound on location.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable
Employability Skills Information
Not applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for sound recording |
1.1 Clarify recording requirements with reference to production documentation and in consultation with relevant personnel 1.2 Prepare a team work plan as required and brief personnel accordingly 1.3 Check that sound equipment and accessories are in working order for recording sessions 1.4 Ensure that sound equipment and accessories are set up, connected and aligned according to safety, technical and production requirements 1.5 Ensure that the selection of sound equipment and accessories meets required standards 1.6 Ensure that recording devices have sufficient capacity for expected duration of recordings 1.7 Anticipate problems that may arise during the recording process and plan accordingly 1.8 Ensure adequate supply of consumables is available for duration of sound recordings |
2. Place microphones and test record line-up |
2.1 Select, power and position microphones and microphone accessories according to safety, technical and production requirements 2.2 Apply principles of microphone operation when placing and moving microphones 2.3 Ensure placement of microphones and microphone accessories is safe, unobtrusive and avoids extraneous and unwanted noise 2.4 Conduct a sound check to ensure quality of recording will meet required standards 2.5 Test signal flow of connected sound equipment and accessories |
3. Make sound recordings |
3.1 Ensure run-up time is sufficient to allow stable sound recording 3.2 Apply appropriate signal processing for optimal sound quality and make test recordings to ensure no audible defects are present 3.3 Continuously monitor sound recording for quality, audible defects and extraneous background sound 3.4 Critically listen to recording and provide feedback on appropriate recording techniques to record line-up 3.5 Ensure recorded sound supports and enhances production requirements 3.6 Complete recording sessions in line with production timelines |
4. Finalise sound-recording operations |
4.1 Ensure that recordings are saved in the appropriate format and logged/filed in line with organisational procedures 4.2 Make safety copies or backups as required 4.2 Prepare accurate production set -up reports 4.3 Ensure that sound equipment and accessories are de-rigged, checked and cleaned appropriately 4.4 Ensure that work environments are cleaned after use and restored to their pre-recording condition 4.5 Provide feedback to other team members as required 4.6 Evaluate own performance against technical and creative criteria and note areas for improvement |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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Method of assessment |
The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Productions may include: |
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Documentation may include: |
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Relevant personnel may include: |
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Sound equipment and accessories may include: |
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Production requirements may include: |
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Consumables may include: |
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Microphones may include: |
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Microphone accessories may include: |
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Principles of microphone operation may include: |
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Signal processing may include: |
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Appropriate recording techniques may include: |
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Production set -up report may include: |
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Work environment may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Media and entertainment production - audio/sound