Analog/Tape Recording Workshop w/Lenise Bent Part 2

  • June 23
  • 11 am to 7 pm
  • one-hour lunch break
  • Sphere Studios Los Angeles
  • Space is limited to eight people, you will be asked to apply and if accepted, will be given a link to register and pay.
  • $80
  • Apply here

This is open to intermediate recording engineers that wish to learn to analog recording techniques.  Session will be taught by Lenise Bent.

This second workshop will include:

In this workshop we will be taking the next step in analog tape recording, mixing to tape using a large format recording console and outboard gear.

We will be at the world-class Sphere Studio in Burbank, CA. SoundGirls will have a quick hands-on review of the first workshop, “24 trk. analog tape recording”, in which you will each thread the 2″ 24 trk. tape machine and run the transport.

We will also review:

  • Tape alignment and tones
  • Cleaning and de-gaussing of the heads and tape path
  • Editing and splicing of tape and leader.
  • Definition of “safe”, “sync” and “record” modes on the tape machine
  • Arming and recording onto the tape machine
  • Overdubbing
  • Proper labeling protocol of the tape box (metadata)

We will use the song recorded to 24 trk. tape from the first workshop to practice mixing down to 1/2″ 2 trk. stereo. This will include:

  • Alignment and recording tones on the 2 trk. tape machine
  • Mixing through a large format recording console using automation
  • Using the patchbay to access outboard gear in the rack
  • Editing and splicing mixes together.