Advanced Remote Recording for Voice Over Artists with Source Elements

Membership plan: Going Deeper | Topics: Music Production

Course overview

This course is based on the expertise of Source Elements co-founder Robert Marshall.

It is designed to teach voice over artists about remote recording workflows using Source-Connect, microphone, and audio interface.
The course comprises seven lessons, covering a range of topics such as audio and network basics, digital audio, microphone types, sound waves and reflection, room acoustics, metering and gain staging, and remote ADR workflows.
The course includes practical Source-Connect activities that can be completed in your own time.

It will take 4-5 hours to complete.

What you'll learn

Understand fundamental audio and network basics, and their application in remote recording
Identify different types of microphones, and understand sound waves, room acoustics, and sound reflection
Set appropriate levels for recording and metering
Setup and configure a DAW for remote recording, and understand the signal flow in digital audio
Understand the terms and concepts of remote Automated Dialogue Replacement (ADR) workflows, and set up a DAW for remote ADR
Acquire knowledge and skills in remote recording workflows using Source-Connect, microphone, and audio interface

Who is this course for?

Voice over artists who want to improve their remote recording skills
Other talent who are interested in learning remote recording workflows using Source-Connect, microphone, and audio interface
Audio engineers who wish to learn more about remote ADR workflows
Students who have some basic knowledge of audio recording and digital audio workstations but want to expand their skills and knowledge.

Course content

Setting up your project (recap of Source Connect certification program)

Introduction
Audio basics
Network basics
Listening (activity)

Kristie teaches you about Sound, Microphones and Levels

Sound Waves
Basic Room Acoustics
Using Microphones
Metering and Gain Staging

Robert teaches you about Digital Audio, and setting up a DAW for remote recording

Digital Audio
Signal Flow in Digital Audio
Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs)
Setting up a DAW for Remote Recording (Activity)

Robert and Kristie teach you about Remote ADR workflows using a DAW, and Source-RTL

ADR Terms and Concepts
Setting up a DAW for Remote ADR (Activity)
Remote ADR using a DAW, or Source-RTL (Activity)

Requirements

A microphone, audio interface, and a computer that is compatible with Rewire components in order to complete all activities
Basic knowledge of audio recording and digital audio workstations is recommended, although not required.

Meet your instructor

Robert Marshall is the co-founder of Source Elements. He holds degrees in electrical engineering and music composition. Using his skills as a musician, engineer, and producer, he is the visionary behind the idea of leveraging Internet connectivity to make post-production faster and more productive.