MUS-170 Techniques of Audio Recording I

A study of mixer formats, patch bays, decibels, acoustics, and microphones. Emphasis is on gaining practical knowledge through working with recording equipment. Consideration is also given to production concepts and aesthetics. Students will work on both studio and field recording projects.

Credits

3

Corequisite

MUS-106

Lecture Contact Hours

4

Lab Contact Hours

0

Other Contact Hours

0

Department

• Visual and Performing Arts

Grading Scheme

• Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

• No

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Operate basic studio equipment (microphones, patchbay, basic console navigation during the recording process, setting up a session and recording using industry standard software)
2. Practice basic skills within Avid's Pro Tools software (e.g. file management, internal/external routing, basic transport control).
3. Differentiate, through critical listening, microphones in a variety of situations.
4. Identify problems such as distortion and phasing.