RECORDING ARTS AND LIVE SOUND ENGINEERING COURSE
Next Batch Starts Online on November 27th 202012 month program + 2 month internship
COURSE DETAILS
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
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.
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.
Gautham Pattani
DANTE CERTIFIED TRAINER, & STUDIO ENGINEER
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.
CERTIFIED ENGINEERS
Nomaan Shaikh
Live Sound
Jojin Jose
Live Sound
Nomaan Shaikh
Live Sound
Nomaan Shaikh
Live Sound
Jojin Jose
Live Sound
Nomaan Shaikh
Live Sound
Nomaan Shaikh
Live Sound
Jojin Jose
Live Sound
Nomaan Shaikh
Live Sound