Studio Clock Ticking Away

You're the lead audio engineer at Platinum Sound Studios, and Aria Stone - 3x Grammy winner - is in the middle of her $2000/hour vocal session when the SSL console's main interface crashes. The only repair tech in the city is making outrageous demands, while Aria's manager is threatening to blacklist the studio. Every minute of downtime is burning money and reputation.

Challenges

Survivors

Popularity

Difficulty

B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Lead Audio Engineer

Conversation Partner

Marcus Chen, Studio Equipment Specialist

Setting

High-end recording studio control room, bathed in the glow of LED meters and emergency lighting, expensive equipment everywhere

Location

Platinum Sound Studios, Downtown Los Angeles

Learning Objectives

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Negotiate with Marcus to secure his immediate assistance

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Keep the total repair cost under $2000

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Maintain professional reputation with both Marcus and the client

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“I'm in the middle of something critical right now. Your SSL is down? That's rough... those E-Series boards are temperamental. My standard emergency rate starts at $500/hour, minimum three hours. But honestly, I'm not sure I can even make it today...”

This is how Marcus Chen, Studio Equipment Specialist's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#136

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