MUS-1570 Recording Technology II

Credits 3
This course is a continuation of MUS - 1560. Students deepen their knowledge and skills related to microphone design and placement techniques, consoles and stereo recording principles, signal flow, gain staging, and patch bays. Additionally, students operate a multitrack recording, outboard gear, and monitoring and mixing systems. Students continue to practice studio safety procedures. Students conduct increasingly complex hands-on recording sessions of various musical instruments, ensembles and genres. Students are engaged in more independent work with more technical responsibility included in their projects.
Prerequisite(s): MUS-1560 Recording Technology I with a grade of C or higher
Course Outcomes

Setup a microphone, cable and position for an artist.
Explain procedures of recording studio hardware and software
Demonstrate proper studio and control room safety procedures.
Execute proper studio set up for various size ensembles.
Execute proper recording session management skills.
Analyze the sound quality of recorded subjects.