Tech Talk - DIY Recording
- Tuesday 4 August from 1pm to 3:30pm
Want to record your own music but not sure where to begin?
The Brand X Tech Team are running a Tech Talk on DIY Recording, with a focus on the basics of recording for musicians and podcasters with little to no sound experience.
Headed by Jess Smallwood, Brand X's audio technician, participants will learn the basics of:
Setting up and bouncing sessions in Pro Tools and Logic
Recording with an interface
Microphones
About Tech Talks
Brand X’s Tech Talks are run by the City of Sydney Creative Studios’ in-house technical team who have a wealth of experience across sound, music, and live production. With diverse backgrounds as engineers, producers, and technicians, they’re passionate about supporting artists and sharing their expertise.
Who is this session for?
Anyone! You don't need any prior experience in sound recording to participate in this Tech Talk. The aim of this session is to invite individuals of all abilities to ask questions, learn some skills, and to show you that there's no reason to feel intimidated by the recording process or equipment. )
How to get here
Train: Town Hall Station 2-minute walk.
Light Rail: 2-5 minute walk from light rail platforms
Metro: Gadigal Station is a 1 minute walk from the Bathurst Street exit/entrance
Bus: 5 minute walk from Elizabeth Street, Stand C and D
Car: Wilson Parking, 14 Wilmot St, Sydney or Meriton Suite Parking, 100 Bathurst St, Sydney
Register for a building tour
Email programs@brandx.org at least 4 days before the event to organise a tour of City of Sydney Creative Studios. We’ll meet you 30 minute before the session starts and show you our Performance, Music, Digital and Visual Arts spaces.
Access
We welcome all visitors to the City of Sydney Creative Studios.
If you have access requirements, please add your accessibility requirements during the booking process. This includes booking companion card tickets.
A Brand X team member may be in touch to ensure we understand your requirements. If you require an interpreter, or would like to contact someone about access, please email Dean Nash (Accessibility Coordinator) at access@brandx.org.au.
Community Tickets
We offer free tickets for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people experiencing financial hardship. To access these tickets please email marketing@brandx.org.aufor a no questions asked spot (unless sold out).
Exchanges and refunds
Want to cancel your ticket? Please email us at programs@brandx.org no less than 24 hours prior to workshop commencement. We can refund your tickets minus transaction fees of 1.75% + 30c.