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Calibrating Threshold and Ratio in Recording
11th Grade · Arts · UK A-Level
6 lessons
Goal
Accurately set, balance, and fine-tune threshold, ratio, and make-up gain across a variety of audio sources during tracking and mixing.
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Compressor Parameters: Threshold, Ratio, Attack, and Release
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- 2Calculating Gain Reduction from Threshold and RatioPremiumNot started yet
- 3Setting Threshold and Ratio on Lead VocalsNot started yet
- 4Calibrating Threshold and Ratio for Electric Bass GuitarNot started yet
- 5Transient Taming on Acoustic Drums and PercussionNot started yet
- 6Gain Staging and Make-Up Gain CalibrationNot started yet
Standards Covered
- MUSTECH-9.2General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (UK A-Level) · Music-technology · Year 13 (A2 Level) · Grade 11how to adjust threshold and ratio on a compressor in a recording
- MUSTECH-9.3General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (UK A-Level) · Music-technology · Year 13 (A2 Level) · Grade 11how to use advanced parameters of a compressor e.g. attack, release, knee, sidechain
Curriculum Framework
11th Grade · Arts · UK A-Level
1
7 lessons
Applications of Compression and Noise Gating
Apply compression and gating techniques across diverse instruments and production contexts to control dynamic range, shape transients, and eliminate unwanted spill.
2
6 lessons
Calibrating Threshold and Ratio in Recording
Accurately set, balance, and fine-tune threshold, ratio, and make-up gain across a variety of audio sources during tracking and mixing.
3
7 lessons
Advanced Compressor Parameters and Sidechain Control
Master advanced envelope shaping, knee calibration, peak vs RMS detection, and sidechain triggering for transparent and creative mix processing.
4
6 lessons
Graphical Analysis of Compression and Gating
Draw, interpret, and analyse input/output transfer characteristic curves and dynamic time-response graphs for exam assessment.