Sub Question 1
While researching sub question 1 I learned about different types of recording mediums I had not encountered before. These included wax cylinders, 4 and 24 track recording. I was also able to improve my knowledge of the MP3 and FLAC file formats. I will be able to apply this knowledge at a later time when recording and editing music.
Sub Question 2
While researching sub question 2 I learned about the internals and the differences between Condenser and Dynamic microphones. I was also able to improve my knowledge on DIs and their internals. I will be able to apply this knowledge later when recording music and when setting up for live events.
Sub Question 3
While researching sub question 3 I learned a lot about the different applications of midi and how it works. I was able to improve my knowledge regarding midi inside a DAW. I will be able to apply this knowledge at a future time such as when I'm working on creating music in a DAW, I can use to for programming a lighting show and when working with older instruments in recording a and live sound scenarios
Sub Question 4
While researching sub question 4 I learned a lot about different audio manipulation techniques such as pitch correction and compressors. I was able to improve my knowledge of the different types of EQ and reverb. I will be able to apply this knowledge when mixing music I have recorded and when doing live sound for a show.