AUDIO ENGINEERING & PRODUCTION COURSE DESCRIPTION
Studio Procedures
Recording
Instrument Load-In, Setup | Microphone Selection & Placement | Direct Box-Impedance Matching | Tuning | MIDI Setup | Setting the Mic Preamp | Mic-Line Levels | Routing, Signal Flow | Setting Levels | Dynamic Processing | Cue System |
Metronome or "Click" Track | Track Sheet-Session Reports | Tape Run-In | Synchronization - Time Code - Tape Striping (Analog) | Analog Tape Machine Procedures | Digital Recorder Procedures | Sample Rate | Dithering | Quantizing | Transport Logic | Slate | The Count-Off | Punching In-Out | Overdubbing | Stacking | Editing | Breaking Down
Mixing
Console Set-Up:
Mono-Stereo-5.1 | Levels | Panning | Equalization | Console and Outboard & Onboard Effects Processing | Software & Direct X / VST Plug ins | Digital Console & Software Automation
Analog Master:
Cleaning | Demagnetizing | Tape Speed | Leadering | Track Sheet | Alignment Tones
Digital Master:
1khz Alignment Tone (DAT machine only) | Word Clock, Time Code Set | Dithering | Sampling & Bit Rate | Automation Setup | Sound Cards
Monitoring:
Frequency Analysis - Room Equalization -�Tuning the Room� | Consistent and Relative Levels | Mono, Stereo, Phasing Compatibility | Far-Field Monitoring | Near-Field Monitoring | Editing | Track Cleaning | Fading | Mix Referencing | Clipping | RMS vs. Peak Power | Distribution Amps | Power Amplifiers | VCA�s | Speaker Components-Tweeters- Woofers- Acoustic Suspension-Bass Reflex | Active and Passive Crossovers | Phase | Polarity
Editing
Analog:
Cut & Splice | Leader Tape | Splicing Block | Marking Tape | Scrubbing
Digital:
Object Definitions | Time Correction | Pitch Correction | Copy and Paste | Cross Fading | File Formats
Mastering
Techniques in Reference Monitoring | Equalization | CDR and DAT Master Preparation | Noise Reduction | Sample Rate Application | Audio Restoration | Analog Format Transfers to Digital | �Black Box� Effects Processing Applications
Consoles
Analog and digital console architectures relating to studio procedures.
Microphones
Types | Placement (Drums & Percussion, Guitars, Piano, Strings, Brass, Winds, Vocals)
Recorders
Analog and Digital Tape Machines | Hard Disk | Computer
Processors
Frequency | Time | Dynamic | Noise Reduction
Connectivity
XLR | 1/4� | 1/8� RCA | BNC | AES, EBU,
S/PDIF | Fiber Optic | MIDI |
Computer-Console Interface
Synchronization
SMPTE | Word Clock | MTC | MIDI Clock |
Frame Rates (Drop, Non-Drop)
MIDI
Sequencing | Interface
Computer Technology
Components | Setup | Repair | OS & Program Installation
Software
Types | Installation | Procedures
Maintenance
Troubleshooting | Common Analog and Digital Issues | Ground Loop Solutions | Phase Checking | Adapters | Tape Handling and Storage | Synchronization Problems
Remote Recording
Connections, Microphone Placement, Multi-track Formats, Acoustic Environments | Preparation | Remix
Audio Theory
Pitch, Frequency | Volume, Amplitude | ADSR | Sound Measurement | Dynamics | Masking | Timbre | Haas Effect | Audio Recording History
Acoustics
Sound Reflection (Direct, Early, Standing Waves, Diffusion, Flutter) | Separation | Isolation | Absorption | Acoustic Chambers
Music Production
Song Structure | Choosing Musicians | Client Interaction
LINKS TO ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
SAMPLITUDE WORKSHOP
PROJECT STUDIO CONSULTATION
PRIVATE INSTRUCTION
BAND AND ARTIST RECORDING WORKSHOP
THE BUSINESS OF MUSIC
"Heard melodies are sweet, but those unheard are sweeter."
~ John Keats
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