
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
0
Survivors
0
Popularity
0
Difficulty
B1-B2
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
Negotiate with Marcus to secure his immediate assistance
Keep the total repair cost under $2000
Maintain professional reputation with both Marcus and the client
About This Scenario
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.
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
Category
General
Location Tag
Platinum Sound Studios, Downtown Los Angeles
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