Flipping the Sound Laboratory: A Rehearsal in Audio Education

Sound is an integral part in a multimedia production, however, obtaining audio recordings for professional purposes is a confusing process for many content creators. In the modern era of `one button´ solutions, an increasing number of people are able to produce visual material of good quality. However, in many cases sound is perceived as `just being there´, and paradoxically quality becomes noticed only when it is compromised. A characteristic of audio related work is that it is often difficult, if not impossible, to restore sound that was recorded poorly in the first place. Therefore, it is crucial to have a good understanding of the basics in order to capture an audio source in good enoug…