Personal Statement

AG1064A: Professional Practice – Personal Statement

Proposer:	Michael Carey
Student Number:	1001838
Programme:	Creative Sound Production
Specialism(s):	Musical Sound Production

Personal Statement

Inspiration and Interests

I am inspired by a variety of different bands and artist, both large well known acts as well as smaller and less well known ones. I am very interested in how a conventionally recorded album or EP is conveyed live and have found in the past, to my disappointment, that many bands are unable to deliver a song at the same standard or with the same impact as they are “capable” of on a multitrack recording. It is this interest which has inspired my initial idea for an honours years project in which a conventionally produced recording is compared to one where all the musicians are playing in the same room at the same time, to see if this live element has an adverse effect on the recording produced, as well as peoples perception of a recording of this sort.

Career and Creative Aims

It is my hope, after university, to work as a sound producer in either a live music environment or as a studio engineer within the music industry.

Current Skills and Abilities

I am familiar with Pro Tools, an industry standard digital audio workstation , and am also familiar with various recording techniques, such as microphone techniques,which are regularly used in a studio environment. I am also a relatively good bass player, and have a good understanding of the inner working of electrical guitars and basses, as well as a good understanding electrical maintenance. I also have a good knowledge of sound equipment and the regulations surrounding the use of this kind of equipment.

Skill Gaps

I feel my recording, editing and mixing skills could all stand to be improved upon, as although I have had some experience in all of these areas, it has not been as substantial as I would have liked. Further to this, I feel my organisation skills and management skills need to improved.