Audio Engineering

What you need to know about this course

The Audio Engineering Course combines theoretical, technical and practical skills of recording, editing and mixing audio. The course presents basic sound theory; microphone techniques, recording workflow, signal processing, signal flow, console operation, and software editing with industry standard software. Even if Pro-Tools isn’t your DAW of choice, the skills learned are transferable to all digital audio workstations.

Who it's for

• You-Tubers, or anyone creating audio visual content for the web.
• Budding musicians or producers who are recording or composing in home studios.
• Those who are considering a career in audio and want to sample a piece of the bachelor's degree
• Post-production professionals who want to improve the quality of their dialogue, music and effects tracks

Technical Requirements

• Access to Google Drive
• Laptop or notepads for writing notes
• All technical gear will be provided by the campus

Software Used

• Avid Pro Tools

Outline

• Demonstrate an understanding of basic signal flow in a recording studio environment.
• Demonstrate a practical understanding of small recording studio operations.
• Operate a DAW to capture live musical performances, including recording and mixing.
• Manage an audio recording session following professional practices.
• Complete a stereo audio mixdown.
• Demonstrate practical soldering skills for audio cables and connectors.