MUS 258 - Advanced Music Recording and Production

3 Contact Hours, 3 Credits
3 lecture periods 0 lab Periods

Advanced concepts and techniques for ensemble music recording and modern music production including digital audio recording system design and optimization, equipment organization and maintenance, digital audio collaborations, post production, audio mixing and music mastering. Includes hands-on experience in real-world audio production scenarios and opportunities to collaborate with artists and ensembles. This course is intended for students with audio engineering and/or music production experience.

Prerequisite(s): MUS 257

Course Learning Outcomes

Describe various audio systems and their applications.
Design a hypothetical audio production system for a specific application.
Explore advanced miking techniques for various types of instruments and ensembles.
Explore advanced monitoring and mixing techniques.
Recognize recording techniques for live music ensembles.
Create a master recording.
Read signal flow diagrams and equipment specifications.
Evaluate psychoacoustics as pertaining to the aesthetics of music.
Create an electro-acoustic art piece.

Outline:

Audio Systems and their Applications
Sound Sources and Acoustic Spaces
Transducers; Microphones to Loud Speakers
Audio Reproduction; Mono, Stereo, Binaural, Immersive Audio
Location Ensemble Recording
The Art of Engineering; Aesthetics of Music and Technical Choices
Circuit Diagnosis and Repair
Advanced Digital Audio Tools