Music BTEC - Recording Studio Roles

Question 1

Session Musician

Answer 1

1) Turn up on time
2) Rehearse on the given music and keep instrumental skills high
3) Follow instructions given by the producer / conductor / artist
4) Contribute creative ideas to the arraignment and recording

Question 2

Record Producer

Answer 2

1) Oversee the entire process of recording
2) Contribute creative ideas
3) Schedule recording times
4) Liaise with sound enginners and mastering engineers to ensure they understand what is required

Question 3

Studio Manager

Answer 3

1) Administrative control of the recording studio’s operation
2) Schedule recording times and liaise with the potential clients who want to use the studio
3) Employ staff within the studio

Question 4

Mastering Engineer

Answer 4

1) Does the final edit of the recording
2) Refine the sound quality to create an appealing sound
3) Prepare the audio in the required format such as MP3

Question 5

Studio Personnel: Sound Engineer, Technical Support etc.

Answer 5

1) Installs maintains and repairs recording equipment
2) Helps carry out sound checks prior to a recording session
3) Assists in recording instruments