Guidelines - External Studio

Up & Download

• Shared Folder: (Email with link and password gives access to a directory)
  • Download: Materials for production (video files, audio files, csv & document files)
  • Upload (into the same directory)
    • ProTools Session including all created recordings
    • other DAWs e.g. Nuendo upload as .aaf, Handle size at least 4sec

transfer only via Studio4 server, no WeTransfer or similar.

Technical Guidelines

Audio Format & Recording

• 24 Bit, 48 kHz, Broadcast Wave Format, Multi-Mono
• Maximum Peak @-3 dBFS, LoCut @60-80 Hz
• Stereo track for recordings with two microphones, mono track for e.g., VoiceOver
• Boom = Channel 1/L, Lavalier = Channel 2/R
• Separate recording track per role
• Recordmode Playlist in PT
• Favorite on the Main Playlist, other recordings on alternative Playlists
• Versions (Text/Emphasis/Expression) on alternative tracks (ALT 01/02...)
• Rename Track Name after recording: Role name e.g., Mueller

PreAmp

• Class A Transistor, preferably low-noise
  • Lake People F355 or similar

Microphones

Boom: (unless otherwise specified)

• Small diaphragm condenser
  • MKH-40/50/416, Schoeps Cemit or similar

Lavalier: (unless otherwise specified)

• Small diaphragm condenser
  • DPA-4060, Sanken COS-11 or similar

VoiceOver: (unless otherwise specified)

• Large diaphragm condenser
  • Neumann U87, TLM 103 or similar

Naming Convention

- dont use special characters!
- no spaces at the end of the file!

Session Naming

Example: SampleProject_101_25_REC_STUDIO4.ptx

File Labeling

Example:

20-01-01 FTR Mueller 0001_01.L.wav

Recording Room Specifications

• avoid using music or script stands (comb filtering)
• Room acoustics should be as dry as possible (tent), not only for outdoor scenes
• Headphones should only be used when necessary