Difference between revisions of "Sound Effects Studio Proficiency Test"

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Step by Step Proficiency

1. Make sure Monitor knob on the MOTU M4 is all the way down.
2. Turn on the power strip on the computer desk.
3. Turn on the computer.
4. Open your preferred DAW.
5. Save your project in a folder on the desktop.
6. Set up a microphone and set recording levels.
7. Set headphone levels.
8. Record a microphone in the the DAW.
   • Make sure to mute the input channel you are recording to.
   • This will prevent latency in your monitoring path.
9. Playback the recording
10. Record an overdub onto another track.
11. Playback both tracks though the speakers.
12. Save the project and quit the application.
13. Please normalize the room and vacuum if necessary.
14. Log out and report any problems.
15. Shut down computer and shut off the power strip on the computer desk.
16. Make sure to pull the door shut and make sure it's locked.