Here is an introduction to the crucial operational process of creating the sounds that the listener will hear – sounds that must be clear and accurate. Anything that is distorted, confused or poorly assembled is tiring to understand and will not retain the listener’s interest.
The quality of the end product depends in part directly on the engineering and operational standards. It scarcely matters how good the ideas are, how brilliant the production, how polished the presentation, because all will founder on poor operational technique. Whether the broadcaster is using other operational staff, or is in the ‘self-op’ mode, a basic familiarity with the studio equipment is essential – it must be second nature.
Taking the analogy ...
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