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Hiring Unit:
Schulich School of Music - Department of Music Research - DDMAL
Job Summary:
Provide audio recording and engineering support for a music technology research project (LinkedMusic), capturing high-quality recordings used as research data.
Typical Functions:
• Design the recording setup and select appropriate equipment to meet the research requirements; • Set up and operate microphones, audio interfaces and recording software; • Record and monitor sessions, including choral and vocal ensemble recordings; • Label, organize and back up audio files; • Perform basic editing and file preparation; • Keep session notes; troubleshoot equipment.
Qualifying skills and abilities:
• Experience in studio or location recording; • Specialization or expertise in recording choirs and vocal ensembles, including microphone placement and balance for multiple voices; • Familiarity with McGill's on-campus recording labs, studios and equipment; • Ability to choose and justify equipment and setup according to research needs (clean isolated per-singer tracks, accurate capture of pitch and timing) while maintaining professional recording quality; • Familiarity with a DAW and microphone techniques; • Attention to detail and careful file management; • Ability to work with musicians and follow a recording protocol; • Valid TCPS 2: CORE-2022 (Course on Research Ethics) certificate of completion, or completion before the start date.
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