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| − | ==Pre-production==
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| − | ===1. Claim the Session in Basecamp===
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| − | Review '''[[Using Basecamp: Live In Studio Performances]]''' for more detail about how we use Basecamp.
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| − | ===2. Research the band===
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| − | :- Preview their music online, using [http://www.allmusic.com '''Allmusic.com'''], [http://www.amazon.com '''Amazon.com'''], [http://www.grooveshark.com '''Grooveshark.com'''], [http://www.soundcloud.com '''Soundcloud.com'''], etc., or using the [http://argus/library/libsearch.php '''KDHX music library''']
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| − | :- Read the '''Input List''' posted in [https://kdhxtest.basecamphq.com '''Basecamp''']
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| − | :- Learn the names of the musicians and the instruments that they play, if possible.
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| − | ===3. Greet performers and entourage===
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| − | :- '''Arrive prior''' to the artists and prepare the studio. ''(Try not to use too much gear, be ready to make changes and be flexible.)''
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| − | :- Thank the artists for performing at KDHX.
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| − | :- Direct them all to the performance studio and the observation lounge.
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| − | :- Explain our hospitality area, ''(i.e., coffee, tea, water, soda machine, etc.)''
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| − | :- Point out the bathrooms.
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| − | ===4. Help to orient the performers to our studio===
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| − | :- Show them the available backline and drum kit, as well as the rear building entry for load-in.
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| − | :- Explain the difference between the performance vs. recording studio ''(ex. live, no overdubs, etc.)''
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| − | :- Discuss the material to be performed - 3 songs, preferably originals or public domain, as we will not be able to post royalty bound material in our online archive. (Note - We may air it, but will not post video or audio to YouTube or SoundCloud)
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| − | :- Explain our "[[wikipedia:Proscenium|proscenium]]" and determine an ideal setup for both audio and video capture. Allowing the artists to turn into semi-circle is acceptable, but do not let them close the circle.
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| − | ===5. Prepare inputs===
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| − | *Mics for everything
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| − | *DIs as possible (bass, synths, mixers, gadgets)
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| − | *Determine who will be primary spokesperson
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| − | *Line check each mic and input, adjusting mic placement, pre-amp, and EQ as needed
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| − | *Discuss monitoring – point out monitoring mixer function, which channel is which signal, the onboard ambiance mic, etc
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| − | ===6. Prepare outputs===
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| − | *Setup recording session in ProTool, creating, labeling, and arming all mono inputs, including stereo inputs for Lexicon effects returns (channels 29/30) and board mix (patched to 31/32 via submixes 3 and 4)
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| − | *Setup board mix CDRecorder for backup capture
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| − | *Run at least one song for mix / soundcheck
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| − | ==PRODUCTION==
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| − | Ready Recording / Air DJ / Talent
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| − | *After DJ conference, give standby timing for performers
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| − | *Begin recording playback (prior to session start cue)
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| − | *Monitor performance, recording and levels throughout
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| − | *If pre-record, use red light switch (on wall in mix studio)
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| − | *During interview segments, remove FX from audio and reset gains/faders to maintain broadcast 0 output.
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| − | *Stay alert – alterations are required constantly
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| − | ==POST-PRODUCTION==
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| − | Wrap Session with Artist
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| − | *Request that they sign our release form ([[File:KDHX_Production_Release_2012-13v3.pdf]]), w/accurate spelling on song titles, contact info re: obtaining follow up permissions for non-broadcast uses
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| − | *Thank them for performing at KDHX
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| − | *Generate a text file of session details (song titles & volunteer staffing), referencing the release form
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| − | Author (cut/edit) Audio for CD *
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| − | *Finalize CD and label it: Band Name, Date, and “Board Master”
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| − | *Mount “authoring” drive, and setup ProTools session, import board master audio
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| − | *Cut into tracks, removing non-broadcast material, and concentrating on accurate beginnings for each segment (intro, song, interview, song, etc)
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| − | *Export CD-ready AIF files to authoring drive within the session folder
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| − | *Use Toast to burn CD copies for artist(s), DJ, and archive
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| − | *Print text file for DJ and band CD copies
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| − | *Create CD envelope, deposit board master and labeled cut CD: Band Name, Date, Total Run Time and # of tracks.
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| − | Publish Audio
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| − | *Convert tracks to mp3 in iTunes [http://wiki.kdhx.org/wiki/KDHX.org/OnDemand_Podcast_Guide#Converting_to_MP3 as shown here]
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| − | *[[Publishing Live Performance Audio to Soundcloud|Upload set to SoundCloud]], and add [[Live at kdhx meta information|metadata]]
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| − | *(If video was shot) convert tracks to 48k AIF in iTunes, and move (with a copy of the text file) to the “production” server’s “transfer” folder
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| − | NOTE: if you are not able to finish the authoring/mastering, CD burns, and SoundCloud publishing within 24 hours of the session – due to need for remix, other time constraints, or whatever – please message Andy, Chris Bay (re:web article publishing), Nick Aquisto (re: band management & DJ contact) about it. Please send a comment on the milestone that 1.) it will be delayed, and 2.) when you anticipate being able to complete that work. Thanks!
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| − | [[Category:Live Performances]][[Category:Production]]
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| − | [[Category:Review]]
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