2016 Introduction to Audio

Introduction to Audio Design
The ideals and philosophy in
audio design.
Kyle D. Cole
Different Jobs
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Live Audio
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Designer
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System Technician
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FOH Operator
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Monitor Engineer
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A2 (and maybe A3, A4, etc.)
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Music Director
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Production Mixer
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Recording
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Tracking Engineer
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Board Operator
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Producer
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Live TV Production
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House Mixer
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Production Mixer
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Playback Mixer
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Installation
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Designer
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Integrator
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Programmer
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Wiring Technician
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Manufacturing
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Speakers
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Processors
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Computers
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Installation/Programming
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Designer
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Live Music
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Stage Performance
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Recording
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Gaming
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Cinema
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Television
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Attractions
Background/Education
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Know & love music
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Know & love science
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Know computers/networking
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Trade Shows/Trade Instructional
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School
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Experience
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Books
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Industry Publications
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Know Signal Flow
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Troubleshooting
Signal Flow
LOUDSPEAKER
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Source
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CD Player
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Wireless Microphone Receiver
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Console Input
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Snake/Interface
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Processor
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Amplification
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Loudspeaker
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Cable/Line
Snake/Interface
CH1-4
OFFON
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AUX1 AUX2 AUX3 AUX4
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INSER
TI/O
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INPUT
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PA
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Status
Po
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SOLO
ON
ON
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USERDEFINED
KEYS
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Philosophy
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What is the desired output?
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What is the style of the music or show you’re mixing?
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Does this style allow for certain types of mic-ing?
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Is someone else dictating the style of the show?
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Music Directors
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Music Producers
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Do I need sound effects?
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More natural the better.
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Sometimes the natural sounds come from unlikely
sources
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Research
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Trial and error
Practical Applications
source: Wall Street Journal
source: HannaaMontan (YouTube)
source: HannaaMontan (YouTube)
QUESTIONS
THANK YOU!
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