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Convention Paper

Location Recording Practices: A Tutorial (with Emphasis Toward Broadcast Sessions)

Authors: Streicher, Ron

AES Convention 76 · Paper 2155 · October 1984

Abstract

Preparations for a location recording session -- whether for the purpose of making a reference tape or a live broadcast -- involve a multitude of minutiae in addition to the major details of the event. Often these tend to be overlooked or given less than sufficient attention, resulting in added hectivity both on site and later during post-production. This paper will focus on several of these aspects: scheduling, pre-production planning, paperwork, equipment calibration, on-site activities, broadcast format requirements, equipment inventory etc. It is not intended to present a how to methodology for the recording session, as this is the subject of many more extensive volumes -- some of which are listed in the recomended reading. Rather, it offers some basic guidelines for completing the event with a minimum of unexpected difficulties.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 76
AES Convention
76
Paper number
2155
Publication date
October 6, 1984
Session subject
Broadcasting and Transmission
Affiliation
Pacific Audio-Visual Enterprises, Monrovia, CA (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper