RECORDING ARTS AND LIVE SOUND ENGINEERING COURSE

Next Batch Starts Online on March 26th 2021

10 month program + 2 month internship

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COURSE DETAILS

CENTRAL GOVT. CERTIFIED AUDIO ENGINEERING DIPLOMA

 

ELIGIBILITY

Any higher secondary (10+2) graduate, passionate about audio and aspiring to become an audio professional along with looking to explore & develop his/her creative technical skills.

PROGRAM

This 12 month program which includes a 2 month internship has been developed by professionals from the industry. To give you an idea, the course is structured around 8 modules. You begin with learning the basics of sound, electronics, rigging & safety. You then move on to understanding speakers & amplifiers, the software (Pro Tools), miking techniques & digital signal processing. By this time you will be proficient in recording & mixing in a studio as well as a live show. You will also be trained on acoustics & system design. To complete the course it is mandatory that you to take up the highly acclaimed Avid Pro Tools or Avid Venue certification examination.

EQUIPMENT

The facility brags of a state of the art studio with a sound proofed & acoustically treated control room & live room. While the studio set up is equipped with a Pro Tools HD System, industry standard reference audio speakers and an AVID control surface, the live setup includes Meyer Sound audio aystem, AVID digital live sound audio mixing consoles & analog audio mixing console along with outboard gear.

FEE

The course Fee is Rs. 4,25,000/- plus taxes.

TIMINGS

Classes will be held on 4 days of the week for a minimum of 4 hrs a day. Day 5 is dedicated to clearing doubts.

Curriculum

MODULES

Module 1 - Introduction to sound

Basics of sound & structure of sound

Frequency response, Sound level & related

Perception of sound and psychoacoustics

dB & its relationship

The human ear & safety

Introduction to acoustics

Learning to design and read technical riders

Types of industrial cables & connectors

Cable gauge and current carrying capacity

Introduction to equalization

Module 2 - Electronics

Introduction to basic electronics

Introduction to resistors, capacitors & inductors

Theory of AC & DC current

Electricity generation-transmission and distribution. Electrical safety measures.

Theory & application of  electromagnetism, Electromagnetic induction

Understanding transformers, Motors and their application

Fundamentals of transistors, vacuum tubes, solid-state devices, Integrated circuits

Project work

Ear training part 1

Module 3 - Amplification & Speaker

Transducers – types, working principles, connections & acoustical filters

Pre Amps – types of preamps, impedance & phantom power

Power Amps – class of power amps, power matching, impedance

Direct Injection (DI)

Crossover filters – In-depth analysis of crossover filters

Design and working principles of electro-acoustic devices

In-depth analysis & configuration of  bi-amp & active systems

Ear training part 2

Module 4 - Analog Mixers & Outboard Processing

Signal flow , i/o of audio consoles and different components used

Patching & types of patch bays.

Analog Consoles : hands on training.

Understanding how compressors & gates work , gain based and time based.

Hands on: Setting up audio signal chain for P.A and electrical power considerations

Ear training part 3

Module 5 - Pro Tools Basics

Recording and sound reproduction

Understanding the Nyquist theory, sample rate, Bit depth, AD/DA conversion

Digital audio – clock, Anti-aliasing filters, quantization, dither, buffer size, Midi

Digital recording technology

Introduction to Pro Tools

LIVE SOUND – ELECTIVE 1

Module 6 - Digital Consoles

Introduction to Avid Venue console

Digital patching, routing, assigning buses

Plug-in processing

Advanced workflow and optimization

Module 7 - Advanced Miking techniques

Fundamentals of antennas for wireless microphones

Understand and learn to set up parameters for wireless microphones

Advanced microphone techniques for living, & broadcast.

Module 8 - System Design & Alignment

Basics of rigging

Safety & precautions

Understanding line arrays

Introduction to Rational Acoustics SMAART

Advance usage of SMAART to analyze and tune audio systems

Equalizing monitors

Tele-conferencing

The workflow of FOH, MOH, and broadcast engineers

RECORDING ARTS – ELECTIVE 2

Module 6 - Studio Etiquette and Pro Tools Advanced

Studio setup and etiquette

Advanced Pro Tools concepts

Advanced routing & patch bays

Module 7 - Film Sound and Audio Post Production

Advanced mixing techniques

Advanced miking techniques

Location-sound recording techniques and workflow

Audio post-production workflow

Module 8 - Studio Acoustics and Audio Mastering Techniques

Mastering techniques, compression & limiting

Audio logo creation

Understanding and designing studio-acoustics

INTERNSHIPS & PLACEMENTS

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    FACULTY

    Niranjan Shivaram

    Niranjan Shivaram

    CO- FOUNDER, CTO & AUDIO EXPERT

    A stint of training with Meyer Sound and a passion for all things audio has led to Niranjan living his dreams. From working on shows for music legends like Scorpions, Aerosmith, and Metallica to being the mainstay engineer with Thermal & a Quarter and Avial, Niranjan enjoys a good gig. Co founding a school that’s shaping the next generation of audio engineers from India, Niranjan, a certified AVID instructor, Niranjan embodies everything Audio Academy strives for.

     

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    Aman Dubey

    Aman Dubey

    STUDIO ENGINEER & FACULTY

    Aman is a keen musician and forms an integral part of the studio and production teach team. His skills as a producer add a vital dimension to our studio mix.

     

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    Ashwin Shetty

    Ashwin Shetty

    AVID CERTIFIED VENUE PROFESSIONAL & FACULTY

    International acts likes Mumford & Sons and Ernie Hasse (Gospel), as well as big banner artists like Sid Sriram and Agam, have benefitted from Ashwin’s experience in Live Sound. A mainstay with the indie pop band When Chai Met Toast, he wears many hats at Audio Academy; in addition to teaching and mentoring our students, he is an accomplished lighting engineer and heads everything Live sound.

     

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    Gautham Pattani

    Gautham Pattani

    DANTE CERTIFIED TRAINER & STUDIO ENGINEER

    When he’s not teaching recording, post production or fundamentals in audio, Gautham can be found recording bands, or mixing sound for films. He’s also a musician of standing- partial to the bass guitar, and enjoys mentoring our students in music production.

     

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    CERTIFIED ENGINEERS

     

    David James
    Live Sound
    davidonmix@gmail.com
    Devmitra Thakur 
    Live Sound
    thakur.devmitra@gmail.comm
    Darshan H.S
    Studio Sound
    darshan22hs@gmail.com
    Manas Karkare
    Live Sound
    manas.karkare@gmail.com
    Jayant Soni
    Live Sound
    jay.jayant16@gmail.com
    Abishek A
    Live Sound
    abishek3553@gmail.com
    Savin PK
    Live Sound
    savinchalode@gmail.com
    Avister Fernandes
    Live Sound
    avisterfernandes@gmail.com
     

     

     

     

    Kamaksha Goel
    Live Sound
    kamakshagoel7@gmail.com
    Maulik Dodiya
    Live Sound
    maulikd022@gmail.com
    Aman Dubey
    Studio Sound
    aman.dubey99@gmail.com
    Andrew Kirubakaran 
    Live Sound
    andrew.2511@outlook.com
    Rahul Rathan
    Live Sound
    rahul7rathan@gmail.com
    Simran Nasre
    Live Sound
    simrannasre2503@gmail.com

     

     

     

    Nomaan Shaikh
    Live Sound
    shaikhnumaan019@gmail.com
    Jojin Jose
    Live Sound
    jojinjose6@gmail.com
    Vinay Kumar. D S
    Live Sound
    vinaykumards98806@gmail.com
    Nishant Tomar
    Live Sound
    tomarnishant4320@gmail.com
    Calvin Abhishek. E
    Live Sound
    calvinabhishek@gmail.com
    Balaji Ilangovan
    Live Sound
    ilangovanbalaji@gmail.com
    Rohit Ahlawat
    Live Sound
    rohitahlawat250@gmail.com
    Divyank Dubey
    Studio Sound
    dubeydivyank@gmail.com
    Sean Lobo
    Live Sound
    seanlobo1313@gmail.com
    Jim Elliot S
    Live Sound
    jimelliots19@gmail.com
    Akshath S Raturi
    Live Sound
    a12sharan@gmail.com
    Akshath Kiran Kavidayal
    Live Sound
    akshatkavidayal@gmail.com
    Sahaj Wadhwa
    Live Sound
    sahajwadhwa2@gmail.com

     

     

     

    Sudharsan Krishnakumar
    Studio
    sudharsan.krishnakumar@gmail.com
    Joswin Aranha
    Live Sound
    joswinaranha@gmail.com
    Divij Ananad
    Live Sound
    divij4893@gmail.com
    Nandeshwar P
    Live Sound
    chandrashekarpendyala6@gmail.com
    Ajith Infantson
    Live Sound
    ajith.infant420@gmail.com
    Avaneesh Darbhe
    Live Sound
    avanesshdarbhe@gmail.com
    Gurjeet Singh
    Live Sound
    gssohal1243@gmail.com
    Rajin Fernando
    Live Sound
    rajinfdo@gmail.com
    Shrawan Banerjee
    Studio Sound
    shrawan.banerjee95@gmail.com
    Manusha Dimbulpitiya
    Live Sound
    manusham3@gmail.com
    Akhil Dev
    Live Sound
    akhildev1919@live.com
    Yash Walvekar
    Live Sound
    yash.walvekatyw@gmail.com
    Shannon Fernandes
    Live Sound
    shannonfernandes89@gmail.com

     

     

    Veerababu Dara
    Live Sound
    verrababudara05@gmail.com
    Naina Mohamed
    Live Sound
    friendly.mohamed@gmail.com
    Saurabh Sinha
    Live Sound
    sinhasau1@gmail.com
    G S Avinash
    Live Sound
    gsavinash97@gmail.com
    Sharan Moses
    Live Sound
    sharanmoses@gmail.com
    Rushikesh Nene
    Music Production
    rushi.bluesdog@gmail.com
    Abhai Narain
    Music Production
    abhainarain12@gmail.com
    Tej Prakash
    Live Sound
    tej1444@gmail.com
    Noel Methushala
    Live Sound
    noel.dsja@gmail.com
    Arun Kumar
    Live Sound
    arun3442@gmail.com
    Anu Charan
    Live Sound
    anu.charan000@gmail.com
    Nagaraju Chikkala
    Live Sound
    nagarajuchikkala01@gmail.com
    Ankit Kujur
    Live Sound
    info.ankit@gmail.com
    Dinesh Murthy
    Live Sound
    dineshmurthy91@gmail.com
    Saliesh Kanojia
    Live Sound
    saileshkanojia@gmail.com
    Arnold Coelho
    Live Sound
    arnoldcoelho314@gmail.com
    Tushar Kumar
    Live Sound
    tushar99aries@gmail.com
    Nikhil Bejai
    Music Production
    nikhilbejai@gmail.com
    Sharon Manohar
    Studio Sound
    sharonjmanohar@gmail.com
    Gaurav Sawant
    Live Sound
    itsmegaurav.chau@gmail.com
    Tushar Chawla
    Live Sound
    tusharchawla10@gmail.com
    Jordan Monu
    Live Sound
    monu.kommu@gmail.com
    Nipuna De Silva
    Live Sound
    nipunadesilva@gmail.com
    Joe Preetam
    Live Sound
    joepreetamofficial@gmail.com
    Kenan Justin
    Live Sound
    kenanjustin@gmail.com
    Arjun Hari
    Studio Sound
    arjunh77@gmail.com
    Iateibaniop Nongrum
    Music Production
    iateinongrum@gmail.com
    Kordor Pyrbot
    Music Production
    opcodegenerator@gmail.com
    Jonathan James
    Live Sound
    jonathanlovestogroove@gmail.com
    Elijah Joseph
    Live Sound
    eli.joe316@gmail.com
    Sachin Savio Dane
    Live Sound
    sachinsaviodane@gmail.com
    Ashley Alemao
    Studio Sound
    ashleyalemao89@gmail.com
    Shalem Abishek
    Live Sound
    shalemabishek@gmail.com
    Rahul Chidambaran
    Live Sound
    luharahul@hotmail.com
    Thejus Nair
    Studio Production
    nairthejus@gmail.com
    Solomon Sukumar
    Live Sound
    solomonsukumar24@gmail.com
    Neil Lean
    Live Sound
    neil.lean@gmail.com
    Vinod Melpitiya
    Live Sound
    vinod.melpitiya@gmail.com

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