Audio Engineering Techniques & Technology

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Audio Engineering Techniques & Technology detailed course description

Phase 1

The course begins with the basic principles of sound and sound recording, along with the key elements of the 21st century recording studio. Using our studios you will work both individually and as part of a team. Pro Tools 101 and 110 is covered, and studio practical time has additional support available from a team of experienced technicians.

Modules Covered:

• Media Storage and Documentation
• The Principles of Sound
• The Mixing Desk
• The Recording Chain
• Recording Techniques
• Critical listening
• The role and use of Fxs
• Pro Tools 101 & 110
• Basic Studio Maintenance
• EQ and Equalisation
• Dynamic Controllers

Phase 2
Based in our Mac suite this phase focuses on the use of industry software to learn skills such as sequencing, editing and processing. Reason, Logic Pro and Pro Tools 201 are all covered. Studio production skills are further developed in our intermediate studios where students will be working with Pro Tools HD systems, analogue and digital technologies and control surface consoles.

Modules Covered:

• In-depth studio practicals
• Music Production Techniques
• Advanced software tools and techniques
• Working with Pro Tools HD
• Pro Tools 201
• Logic Pro

Phase 3 ‘S’ – Advanced studio production
This phase is dedicated to bringing your studio engineering and production skills up to a professional level using the school’s advanced analogue and digital consoles. You will be producing work to the highest industry and commercial standards. This phase includes post production and detailed mastering modules which cover both digital and analogue workflows.

Modules Covered:

• Advanced analogue and digital consoles
• Advanced microphone & recording techniques
• Analogue tape and synchronisation
• Post Production for TV & Film
• Mastering
• Acoustics

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Audio Engineering Techniques & Technology entry requirements & applications

To apply for a course, you will need to print this application form.

Please then complete both pages of the form and return it, with the appropriate enrolment fee to:

Applications
SSR
65 - 69 Downing Street
Manchester
M1 7JE

Upon receipt of your application, we will contact you to arrange an interview or to confirm your acceptance onto the course.

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