For every session you complete in the studio you can use the following lists as a guide to what information should be included in your planning documentation and session diaries. Remember to take photographs and upload these to your blog posts.
Session Plan
Running Order/Parts Of Track To Be Recorded
Equipment Requirements – include everything
What will you be photographing?
Mic Techniques – more than one
Set up procedure/personnel
Positioning of player/instrument/mic’s etc.
Any Logic Preperation Needed
Action Points from previous session
Session Diary
Equipment List – Cables/Stands/Mic’s/DI/Anything Else
How Session Was Set Up – Mic Techniques/placement/Instrumentation/Running Order/Channel List
Problems Encountered & Solutions
What Went Well?
Your personal Involvement/Input
Plan and ideas for next time based on the above
Remember to include photos and any relevant links where appropriate