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Journalist 3 & 2 - Introduction to Journalism and other reporting practices
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Figure  13-7.—Audio  console. Monitor the record and playback levels constantly during  the  mixing  process.  When  putting  several elements together, listen closely in the headphones to the  level  balance.  Remember,  do  not  let  supporting sound  override  primary  audio.  Check  the  master  tape recording  level  to  make  sure  its  average  peaks  are between 80 and 100 percent on the recorder VU meter. If  you  thoroughly  completed  the  preproduction organization, it will be easy for you to follow the script during the production phase. Postproduction You should listen to the finished product and make sure the production accomplishes its intended purpose. Listen for quality checks you may have missed in earlier development. Pay particular attention to the audio levels and quality of the final recording. If the spot or feature is not satisfactory, mix it again and correct the problem. Check to be sure the production meets the allotted time requirement. When the final product passes all the quality control checks, label it according to local procedure and turn it over to your supervisor. RADIO CONTROL ROOM EQUIPMENT LEARNING  OBJECTIVE:  Identify  the  equip- ment in a radio control room. Radio  broadcasters  find  out  early  in  their  careers that broadcasting involves more than just announcing. Broadcasters working in the radio medium also must be proficient  at  operating  radio  control  room  equipment.  In this  section,  we  will  cover  the  various  pieces  of equipment that make up a radio control room. AUDIO  CONSOLE Even though all audio consoles are operated in the same  basic  manner  and  perform  the  same  primary functions,  their  capabilities  are  not  always  the  same. Differences   among   consoles   are   obvious   from   one model to the next, but even consoles of the same make and  model  often  are  locally  engineered  to  perform various  additional  functions. Before you operate your console for the first time, take the time to learn its various intricacies. Figure 13-7 shows atypical audio console. The  audio  console  connects  the  microphones, cartridge   machines,   reel-to-reel   tape   recorders/ 13-25







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