Sound engineering Five day course details

Learn recording and mixing techniques in London

Our Sound Engineering crash course takes place at our London facility and is designed to give you a thorough and comprehensive overview of sound engineering techniques. It is based on our sound engineering certificate course and concentrates on recording, mixing and mastering techniques.

The course can be taken on a one to one individual tuition basis allowing us to tailor the course content to suit your specific learning requirements. You are also able to structure the course around your schedule allowing you to choose the dates and times to attend.

During the 5 day course you will learn on latest equipment including mixing desks, dynamic processors and software packages such as Logic 9 and Pro Tools 10

This course is suitable for people looking to record bands and musicians with an emphasis on mixing techniques, live and studio recording, covering the following topics:

•         • Signal flow, cables and routing
•         • Microphone placement
•         • Recording techniques
•         • Dynamic processors
•         • Creative use of fx processors
•         • Mixing techniques
•         • Correct use of EQ
•         • Mastering techniques


You have the option of taking this Sound Engineering crash course in a small group or on a one to one individual tuition basis.

Key features of One to One Sound Engineering courses

• • Enrol anytime throughout the year - you could be starting your course within a week
• • You set the start date and subsequent classes. – fit the course around your lifestyle
• • Pick your own study times – this can be mornings, afternoons, evenings or weekends
• • Ability to accelerate the course – 8 week courses can be completed in as little as 2 weeks


Jamie, London - Completed the 12 week Sound Engineering Certificate Course

"I wanted a better understanding of the techniques used to record and mix. As I currently play in band the recording exercise during the course allowed me to record a demo for my own band and then with tutor mix and master the final product. Great course!" More...



Course fees


One To One
Start time: flexible
Duration: Five continuous days or can be taken over 5 weeks.
Select duration: 5 day one to one £649:00
Or call us today on 0207 247 8800 for further details.

Group
Start time: 10:00-16:00
Duration: Five day's, Monday-Friday
Select date: March 18th 2013 £398:00May 27th 2013 £398:00July 29th 2013 £398:00
Or call us today on 0207 247 8800 for further details.


Sound Engineering Course information
• Day 1
• Day 2
• Day 3
• Day 4
• Day 5


Signal flow and recording software

•      • Signal flow, patchbays and routing
•      • Integrating audio interfaces and converters
•      • Introduction to recording software
•      • Using DAW functions and tools
•      • Understand and improving work flow
•      • Monitor speaker types, use and placement
Modern recording techniques

•      • Recording instruments and vocals
•      • Using and understanding analogue and digital consoles
•      • Microphone types and placements
•      • Understanding correct use of pre amps
•      • Using DI boxes
•      • Creating headphone and monitor mixes
Recording and mixing techniques

•      • Multi track recording techniques, tips and tricks
•      • Recording acoustic instruments
•      • Double tracking and overdubbing vocals
•      • Modern mixing techniques
•      • Separation, stereo imaging and placement
•      • Hardware and software mixing
Recording and mixing techniques

•      • Multi track recording techniques, tips and tricks
•      • Recording acoustic instruments
•      • Double tracking and overdubbing vocals
•      • Modern mixing techniques
•      • Separation, stereo imaging and placement
•      • Hardware and software mixing
Mixing and mastering techniques

•      • Creating automated mixes
•      • Using of equalisers and filters
•      • Understanding compression, gating and limiting
•      • Creative use of delay, reverb and modulation effects
•      • Using and understanding summing mixers
•      • Mastering techniques


To discuss this Sound Engineering course content in more detail contact us on 0207 247 8800 and we will be happy to assist.