Name: Jessica Cook
Date: Nov/14/2012
Time In: Noon
Time Out: 2pm
Lesson: #3

In the studio this week we took a closer look at the Nyquist Therorem. After discussing the Therorem, we took a look at the studio, and its design. We did this together because in short terms, to define the Therorem, I would say you must know the environment you are recording in. Recording in a small studio is way different then recording a live production, One studio may sound different then another studio, based purely on how the rooms are designed. 

After looking at the studio we sat down and discussed Sample Rate and Bit Depth. I have learnt that when you purchase a CD it is converted and played back at 44.1 kHz, and 16 bit. 
When you record in 32 bit, you have a larger range of amplitude and a greater dynamic range, this allows you to pick up the natural distortions. However recording in 32 bit is also a whole lot more space on your computer for a file that is going to be converted down to 16 bit anyways. Also it would be easier to add distortion to a track then to try and eliminate the distortion (natural distortion) if for some change it is not needed in the song. 

This is the point of my journal entry's that always stump me, my strengths and weakness. We didn't really do any hands on work this lesson, so I guess my strengths would be that I am still interested and eager to learn more about my career choice. My Weakness would be I am still a new bean, trying to take everything in, and learning so much. I know that in order to make this weakness stronger, I must do more research and study more.