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Audio Recording Course

The Practical Audio Recording Course

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Recording Course - Outline

Sound and Hearing

Week 1

We get started in our audio recording course with basic concepts of sound, like frequency response and dynamic range. We’ll also discuss audio terminology, student projects and get familiar with the all of the equipment in the studio we’ll be using.

Microphones

Week 2

Being your primary tool of recording, let’s learn all we can about using mikes: Dynamics, Condensers, Ribbons, PZMs, Polar Patterns, Brands and models. We see and hear the differences and discuss how to choose the right mic for any situation.

Signal Processing

Week 3

Learning to use an equalizer (tone controls) may seem complicated until you learn the basic parameters and realize the similarities all Eqs share. Here we explore these studio signal processors and get you using them in class.

Signal Processing Pt 2

Week 4

One of the least understood pieces of studio equipment is the compressor/limiter. With the right info getting started can be easy and fun. You’ll experience analog as well as digital plug-in compressors limiters, gates and more.

Digital Effects

Week 5

Reverb, Echo, Delays, Chorus and Flange effects are sometime the icing on the cake and other time the whole cake itself. Learn how and why they work and various ways to use them. We start with the basic parameters and then work into using effects in a mix.

Midi

Week 6

Midi changed recording forever with it’s amazing powers. We’ll explore the gamut of today’s Midi. Writing and arranging music has never been easier if you enjoy using Midi sequencing and samplers. We’ll use Sonar X1 to get you started.

Mixing Console / DAW

Week 7

The mix is where all of the studios’ resources are pulled together to arrive at a final sound for the song. You’ll see how the pros do it in a studio and you’ll see how you can do it on your computer as well.

Studio Session Procedures

Week 8

As we wrap up, we’ll discuss how to optimize work flow in any recording environment. How to equip a home recording studio, for various purposes and we’ll be mixing and mastering our student projects.

COMPLETION OF COURSE

Certificate Program focuses on your personal needs and experience level.

Times

8-week course each class is 2-hours,16 studio class hours total

Note

Please allow for a 1-week recess.

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Tuition

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What Our Clients are Saying...

"Loved taking the recording classes! I’ve learned so much these past 10 weeks, it was extremely useful info and I’ve been using these skills in the real world with all my music projects. The great thing is, this was only the beginning and I’m excited to learn more in the advanced classes! Ken and Matt are amazing teachers and I love learning from them! Thanks!"

Nicole

" I’d love to take many more recording classes at Mirror Sound. I learned a lot about both Pro Tools and various plugins within a DAW. Really enjoyed the whole experience"

Matt Lahr

"I recently took the Practical Audio Recording Class with Ken and walked away knowing so much more than I did walking in. If you are interested in learning more about audio engineering, Pro Tools or even how a recording studio operates, this is a great class for anyone to take. I signed up for the class knowing basically nothing about audio equipment or audio programs but that wasn't a problem. Ken is extremely knowledgeable, patient, and fun and his assistant Matt is a great help in the classes as well. Classes are well rounded with take home assignments as well as in class projects and hands on time with the sound board and equipment. I brought in my band for the class project and we were amazed at the sound that Ken and his team can produce. 10/10 would take the class again! Thanks to Ken and Derek! "

Dora Barnes

"I was expecting to learn more in depth [information] and got exactly that plus more... There was nothing I didn’t enjoy in the class!"

Neil Mitchell

"I took this course with Ken 30 years ago in Jersey. It gave me a great foundation for all of the work that I continue to do today. I would highly recommend this for anybody looking to get into recording."