RID Prod School Index

Usage Note:	Start with the first primer you need. At the end of each primer, you will be directed to a quiz. After passing the quiz, advance to the next primer. Suggested practice will also be linked at the end of certain primers. For the most complete understanding, also study the tip articles at the end of each section. Once all material has been studied, request a final exam.
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BASIC RECORDING PRIMERS - Audio Specialists may skip to next section Home Recording Primer Part 1 Getting Rid of the "Basement Sound" with Microphone Placement Home Recording Primer Part 1 Getting Rid of the "Basement Sound" using Baffles for Isolation Home Recording Primer Part 1 Importance of the Microphone Selection & Patterns Home Recording Primer Part 1 Placing The Microphone Home Recording Primer Part 2 The Levels In The Control Room Home Recording Primer Part 2 Routing the Console Home Recording Primer Part 2 Keeping It Straight BASIC RECORDING TIPS RIDPS Section 1 Tips Contents Micing Approaches 0 Micing Approaches 1 Part 1 Micing Approaches 1 Part 2 Micing Approaches 2 Riding the Fader During Recording The Enemy of Recording Overload BASIC MIXING PRIMERS - - PAS students. may skip mix primer #1. All campus recording students may skip mix primer #1-2. Signal Processing Primer - Equalization Signal Processing Primer - Dynamics Signal Processing Primer - Effects Static Mixing Primer Equalization Primer - Definitions, Explanations, Guidelines Equalization Primer - Recommended Frequencies - Expanded Equalization Primer - Equalization Techniques Dynamics Processing Primer - Types of Dynamics Processing Programs Dynamics Processing Primer - Dynamics Processing Controls BASIC MIXING TIPS RIDPS Section 2 Tips Contents Monitoring for Mixing Attaining the Mixing Goal Getting Your Head in the Right Place Using Compression During Mixing and Mastering The Exciting Compressor More Magnificent Mixing Tips of the Rich and Famous The Forgotten EQ Control EQing by the Octave: Low Bass EQing by the Octave: Bass EQing by the Octave: Lower Midrange EQing by the Octave: Midrange Equalizing by the Octave: The Upper Midrange EQing by the Octave: Presence and Treble BASIC PRODUCTION PRIMERS Recording and Mixing the Drums - The Kick Drum Recording and Mixing the Drums - The Snare Drum Recording and Mixing the Drums - The High Hat Recording and Mixing the Drums - The Toms Recording and Mixing the Drums - The Overhead Cymbals Recording and Mixing the Drums - Reverberation Notes Vocal Recording Primer - Local Or National Production? Vocal Recording Primer - Recording The Vocal Vocal Recording Primer - Mixing The Vocal Guitar Recording Primer - Acoustic and Rhythm Guitars Guitar Recording Primer - Lead and Bass Guitars Production Self Evaluation Primer BASIC PRODUCTION TIPS RIDPS Section 3 Tips Contents Getting Drum Impact Part 1 Getting Drum Impact Part 2 The Key To Getting A Good Vocal Sound Microphone Placement On Vocals Final Overdubbing Recording Clear, Big Lead Guitars Recording Huge, Wide Rhythm Guitars BASIC MARKETING & PROMOTION PRIMERS The Right Steps on the Road to a Hit - No Giant Steps The Right Steps on the Road to a Hit - Available Services The Right Steps on the Road to a Hit - The Right Steps Record Promotion and Marketing Primer - Taking Care of Business Record Promotion and Marketing Primer - Major Label Competition and the Necessity of Test Marketing Record Promotion and Marketing Primer - The Record Company Presentations BASIC MARKETING & PROMOTION TIPS RIDPS Section 4 Tips Contents Half Steps on the Road to a Hit Radio Hits & Promotion Don't Forget the Sponge The Safety Take
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