(Core Understanding Check)

Go through the items below and check them off for yourself.

It’s a simple way to confirm how much you’ve understood.

• [ ] I understand that the three core factors of a good source are level, space, and noise.
• [ ] I can explain the key precautions based on the type of microphone/gear I’m using.
• [ ] I understand what the recommended peak range (18 to -12 dBFS) means, and why a level that isn’t too loud is advantageous.
• [ ] I can explain how breath support, resonance, and diction practice affect recording quality.
• [ ] I understand the flow of preparing expression through lyric memorization, song analysis, and emotional planning.
• [ ] I can explain the recording routine of doing one full take first, then building detail with phrase-by-phrase recording.
• [ ] I understand why comping, fades, and track naming are necessary, and what each of them does.
• [ ] I understand why, when requesting mixing, it’s recommended to send files as WAV / 24-bit / 44.1 or 48 kHz.