Recording Techniques Certification

Code: SAERT09
Production Advisor: Ben Morgan
Duration: 15 Weeks
Level: Intermediate
Start dates: Jan, April, Sep
Fee: £475 GBP

Course Description

You can now become a recording engineer from home, with the help of AudioCourses Recording Techniques Certification. AudioCourses brings you this Recording Techniques 15 week course, with the convenience of online instruction. Using real-world examples and frequent hands-on assignments, the course enables you to obtain the skills needed to record, edit, and mix to an advanced level using a variety of recording techniques and recording systems.

If you have a some understanding of how to record and mix, and want to jump right in and get your hands dirty, This is the course for you.

Upon completing this course, you will have learned to:

Understand how to record different styles of music
Grasp key recording techniques
Operate mixing consoles
Control dynamics and understand target niches
Integrate MIDI and music technology into your recordings
Make informed choices about audio technology
Record synthesizers and record decks
Edit different styles of music
Record sound effects and edit them
Use effects and processors such as compressors and noise gates.
Basic mastering and post production
Be awarded a recognized certificate in sound engineering.

When choosing whether to enroll in Advanced Recording Techniques, keep in mind that if you want to learn proven recording techniques techniques as applied to general recording environments, and how to manage recording studio configurations, philosophies of recording, mixes, dynamics control, console parameters, recording theory, microphone techniques and applications of recording technology in with your own audio studio, then Recording Techniques is for you.

Assessment

You will be expected to carry out weekly activities (both theoretical and practical) which will form part of your on-going assessment and result in an accumulative grade for the module.

About Chris Hambly

Production Advisor Chris Hambly is an active educator, record producer, engineer, and interactive media developer, Founder and Director of Music Production and Engineering at AudioCourses. Chris has produced, recorded, and/or mixed numerous records from jazz and rock to punk, classical, and blues. Chris is an active member of the Audio Engineering Society (AES) and an audio consultant for a variety of recording studios. Chris holds a Masters of Open and Distance Education from the Institute of Educational Technology and is reading for a PHd in learning technology.

Learning Tools Included

Periodic Live Workshops: Live interactive sessions with your class group
Upload Center: Easily upload and download your practical work
Private Forums: Dedicated course private forums
Production Advisor Support: Your Production Advisor is moment away throughout the week by e-mail, phone or online pagers
Continuous Coursework

Computer Requirements

Software

Music Production Application: E>G> Nuendo, Logic, ProTools, Cubase, or other vst compatible system.

Internet Browser

Hardware - suggested, not essential

microphone

musical instrument (electric guitar, keyboard, etc.) unless recording voice only

monitoring via loudspeakers and/or headphonea

DOWNLOADS - official course documents

ACRT03 Recording Techniques Programme Specification (adobe acrobat)

ENROL

note: monthly installment plans are available on request