264 Hours

Subject Description:
Audio Engineering and Studio Techniques combines lecture, demon-
strations and hands-on lab time to provide the student with a working
knowledge of recording procedures and techniques.

Subject Hours: 186 clock hours (132 classroom hours, 54 lab hours)

Performance Objectives:

Define basic audio terms and concepts.

Describe the differences between the different types of microphones.

Describe the different sections of a mixing console.

Describe the different components of a multi-track tape machine.

Correctly connect and route audio signals through a recording system including microphone
connection, console, tape machine, monitor system and signal processors.

Describe, connect and use basic signal processors including compressors, gates, EQ,
reverb and delay units.

Use a digital audio workstation to produce a multi-element sound track.

Prerequisites: None

Required Textbook:
Modern Recording Techniques, copyright 2005 by Huber & Runstein 2005 , ProTools 101
copyright 2009 by Digidesign, ProTools 110, copyright 2009 by Digidesign

Instructional Methods: Lecture, Demonstration, Hands-on lab

Maximum Students: Instructor Ratio 12:1

Materials and Media References: CD-Rs and note taking materials,
MediaTech Institute Learning Resource Center

Weekly Content Outline (11 week course):
Week 1: Sound Perception and Microphones
Week 2: Analog Consoles, Patch bays and ProTools
Week 3: Effects
Week 4: ProTools and Digital Audio Theory
Week 5: Recording Procedures and Techniques
Week 6: Recording Procedures and Techniques II
Week 7: Mixing and Automation
Week 8: Pro Tools Configurations and File Management
Week 9: Technical and Maintenance Issues
Week 10: MIDI, Elastic Audio and ProTools Editing
Week 11: Studio Skills & Final Exam & Completing Final Project

Basis of Grades:
Quizzes and Assignments: 20%
Projects: 20%
Mid-Term Exam: 20%
Final Exam: 20%
Practical Skills 20%
(Students must achieve at least 70% on their skills test to
pass this course.)

Class Schedules:

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