RECORDING ARTS AND LIVE SOUND ENGINEERING COURSE
Next Batch Starts on November 29th 202410 month program + 2 month internship
COURSE DETAILS
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 live, & 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
CO- FOUNDER & CTO
The ‘Motherboard’ of Audio Academy - With over two decades as a mix and systems engineer and nearly 20 years as an Avid product specialist, Niranjan Shivaram is the backbone of Audio Academy. Having worked with leading names like A.R. Rahman, Metallica, John McLaughlin, Aerosmith, and more, Niranjan blends hands-on industry expertise with a quiet, unassuming presence. An endless learner and educator, he has shared his knowledge with hundreds of aspiring audio engineers. Niranjan’s vision for quality audio education is the foundation of Audio Academy.
Aman Dubey
VENUE & PROTOOLS PROFESSIONAL & FACULTY
The Outboard Gear - An experienced sound engineer, Aman Dubey has worked with top artists like Hanumaankind, D. Imman, and Ananya Bhat. His extensive knowledge in both live sound and studio production offers students a unique perspective on the audio world. Aman is dedicated to guiding aspiring engineers, sharing his techniques to help them excel in their careers.
Ashwin Shetty
AVID CERTIFIED VENUE PROFESSIONAL & FACULTY
The Monitor World - Bringing experience from working with international acts like Mumford & Sons and high-profile artists like Sid Sriram and Agam, Ashwin is an instructor in live sound at Audio Academy. Mixing for the indie pop band When Chai Met Toast, Ashwin also brings his expertise in lighting design, making him an versatile figure in the academy’s hands-on learning environment.
Gautham Pattani
DOLBY CERTIFIED TRAINER & STUDIO ENGINEER
The Studio Bundle - Gautham Pattani is an audio engineering instructor with expertise in music production, professional studio recording, sound design, and film post-production. A certified Dolby Atmos instructor and Audinate DANTE trainer, Gautham is passionate about immersive sound technologies and helping students master modern audio techniques. Known for a hands-on, practical approach, Gautham empowers learners to excel in audio networking and surround sound, drawing on years of industry experience. In his downtime, Gautham enjoys exploring new production methods and staying at the forefront of audio innovation.
CERTIFIED ENGINEERS
| Balasubrahmanyam Sethuram Studio Sound subbu12x12@gmail.com |
Atul Live Sound atuldahiya3140@gmail.com |
JASEEL K Live Sound jaseelkmuthu@gmail.com |
| Harsh Kumar Live Sound harsh05kumar94@gmail.com |
L. P. Priyantha Samarajeewa Live Sound samarajeewa2000@hotmail.com |
Mohammed.S Live Sound mohammedhisham.mh37@gmail.com |
| Tamil Selvan R Live Sound tamilselvanraja.27@gmail.com |
Ashin anil Live Sound snsthalassery@gmail.com |
| 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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