MUS-1440 Recording Technology I

Credits 3
This course takes the student through the basics of acoustics and psycho-acoustics, microphone design and placement techniques, consoles and stereo recording principles, signal flow, gain staging, patchbays, along with studio safety procedures and practices. Students will also conduct hands-on recording sessions of various different musical instruments, ensembles and genres.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite MUS-1000, and MUS-1500.
Corequisite(s): MUS-1420.
Course Outcomes

Demonstrate a basic knowledge of psychoacoustics as it relates to audio recording
Demonstrate a working knowledge of microphones
Demonstrate knowledge of recording studio hardware, software, and procedures
Explain topics using vocabulary and concepts from the audio recording field
Make a recording utilizing the music department studio
Judge the relevance of the application of specific technologies to audio recording and presentation.
Practice proper studio and control room safety procedures.
Record and edit music on a Digital Audio Workstation and hardware recording console