MUS 109 Audio Engineering 2

This is a hands-on course that provides students with tools and techniques to work as recording engineers in a recording environment, such as in a recording studio or at a live concert. The instructor will work with students in a recording studio, using recording equipment. Topics include: operation of outboard mic preamps and signal processors, signal flow and signal path set-up within the control room, microphone placement, basic multitrack recording of instruments, using the mixing console, and tracking to different mediums, etc.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

MUS 107 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Describe concepts of Audio Engineering using appropriate vocabulary at an intermediate to advanced level
2. Create work that engages with concepts of acoustics and human hearing at an intermediate level
3. Use audio equipment, microphones, computers related to the course at an intermediate level
4. Apply mixing techniques, organize recording sessions and work flow at an intermediate level