MUS-1560 Recording Technology I

Credits 3
This course introduces students to studio recording processes and procedures. Students learn the basics of acoustics and psychoacoustics. Next, students learn how these affect microphone design and placement techniques, consoles and stereo recording principles, signal flow, gain staging, and patch bays. Additionally, students practice studio safety procedures. Students conduct hands-on recording sessions of various different musical instruments, ensembles and genres.
Prerequisite(s): MUS-1410 Comm Music Theory, MUS-1500 Introduction to Music Technology, and MUS-1530 Pro Tools Fundamentals 101 & 110
Course Outcomes

Explain the basic concepts of acoustics and psychoacoustics related to audio recording.
Explain the working components of the different microphone types.
Demonstrate the signal flow procedures while recording with studio hardware and software.
Demonstrate proper studio and control room safety procedures.
Edit recorded music on a Digital Audio Workstation and hardware recording console.