Audio Engineering Techniques & Technology

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Audio Engineering Techniques & Technology Overview

SSRs Audio Engineering Techniques & Technology course in Manchester and London has now been accredited by the NCFE at Level 5 (18-months course) & Level 6 (24-months course). This is a unique opportunity for SSR students.

Audio Engineering Techniques & Technology

Course Overview

SSR’s flagship course will train you for a career as a highly skilled sound engineer, and for 25 years has been successfully placing graduates into the industry. Audio Engineering Techniques and Technology has been designed by experts working in the recording industry, live sound, computer games, and the film and television industry.

During training, students gain in-depth knowledge of a broad range of skills and current industry working practices including:

• Studio sound engineering and recording techniques
• Professional music production using Pro Tools and Logic
• TV and film audio post production skills
• Live sound engineering
• Mastering

Audio Engineering Techniques & Technology course key features:

• Daytime and evening classes allow flexible attendance
• Intensive Training delivered over 72 weeks (18 month option) or 96 weeks (2 year option)
• Plenty of access to facilities 7 days a week day and evenings
• Developed and delivered by industry experts
• Uses the current technology used in industry
• Combines theory with a vast amount of practical classes and studio time
• Industry tutors use real world projects for practical tasks
• Includes specific industry-related careers advice covering many roles and jobs
• Same day access available for immediate studio practice
• Lots of extras including guest lectures and field trips
• Well connected careers department
• A graduate support programme

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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 entry level and intermediate 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.

Audio Engineering Techniques & Technology course modules covered:

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

Phase 2

Based in our PC and Mac suites 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 solely in Pro Tools HD studios and working with analogue, digital and control surfaces consoles. Phase 2 also includes a sample of live sound training, to help you make an informed choice for phase 3.

Audio Engineering Techniques & Technology course modules covered:

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

Phase3 ‘S’ – Advanced studio production

This optional 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, the NEVE VR Legend & Digico’s SoundTracs DS-00. You will be producing work to the highest industry and commercial standards as well as working with classical musicians from the RNCM in dedicated string, brass and choir recording sessions. This phase includes both a post production module and a detailed mastering module that includes both digital and analogue workflows.

Audio Engineering Techniques & Technology course modules covered:

• Advanced analogue and digital consoles
• Analogue tape and synchronisation
• Advanced microphone & recording techniques
• Dedicated classical recording sessions with the RNCM
• Post Production for TV & Film
• Acoustics
• Mastering

Phase3 ‘L’ – Live Sound Engineering

Designed through ongoing collaboration with live sound experts Wigwam Acoustics, this optional phase introduces you to the specialised field of live sound engineering. Covering many diverse areas including Front of House engineering, monitor engineering, PA design, stage power and distribution, rigging, cabling and health and safety; this phase will prepare you for entry in this exciting industry within which over 30 different job roles exist. With a dedicated 2000 sq ft training venue, staging, lighting, and the latest and best equipment, as well as ‘virtual stadium mixing’, SSR have developed an unrivalled Live Sound training programme as dictated by the industry itself.

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Audio Engineering Techniques & Technology entry requirements & applications

Entry Requirements

By interview. Some understanding of basic audio or music production is preferred but not essential.

To enrol please click here to download an SSR application form. For further information please contact SSR Admissions on 0161 276 2100 or email admissions@s-s-r.com.

Open Days/Evenings

SSR hosts regular Open Evenings and weekend events to demonstrate our services and facilities. Open events give our prospective students a chance to meet tutors and current students, to see demonstrations and facilities, and to find out more course detail before enrolment. Click here to find out when the next event is scheduled.

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