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Course Outline
This 8 week course has been devised to equip students with the basic knowledge of how a recording studio operates. Students will get a chance to record, mix and master one of their own compositions.
Learning Outline
Module 1
- Introduction to sound recording
- Early sound recording methods
- Sound Recording Components
- Sound Source and Receiver
- Understanding of IN and OUT sound recordings.
- Different kinds of sound
- Acoustics
- Sound Reflections
Module 2
- Recording Equipment
- Microphones (Types of Microphones)- Ring Diagram, - Direct way
- Cable, Wireless
- Dynamic and Condenser microphones
- Gun-Microphones
- Vocal microphones
- Lavaliere microphones (Journalism/TV microphones)
Module 3
- Types of Modern Sound
- MIDI and Audio
- Studio facilities for recording professional sound
- Analogue and Digital. For and against
- Sound receivers
- Mixing consoles, Audio Processors
- Computers
Module 4
- Mono and Stereo recording
- Multi track recording
- Surround Sound 5,6,7.1 channel
- Audio software for sound recording: Notator, Cubase, Sonar, Pro tools, Sound Forge, Logic Pro, Nuendo, Sibelius, Audition Virtual sounds: Cakewalk, Omnesphere
- Sound Files Formats: Wav, Wave, AIFF, MP3, - - MP3Pro,
Module 5
- Pre-Production Stages
- Production
- Mastering
- Checking
- Balancing
- Mixing output
- LEVELS (dB)- Industry Standards, TV, Radio Accepted levels
- Typical Recording Studio Check
- Cabling in the studio and outside
- Live Rercording: Setting up, Microphones, Engineers, Speakers and difficulties
- Finalizing Product
- Output Format: CD, DVD, BD,MP4, MPEG2, MPEG4…
- Labelling
- LightScribe (Laser Written Picture Cover)
- New Standards in recording formats
- Health and Safety
Course Requirements
We require all students to have a strong passion for music and an interest in live sound. Previous knowledge and experience is preferred but not essential.
Enrolment: Continuous enrolment through the year.
