Introduction to Recording Arts
Music
165
Lecture
2 hours, Laboratory 2 hours
Introduction
to Recording Arts (Music 165) is
an introduction to the theory and practice of audio
recording. Topics include: the nature of sound, basic
acoustics, analog and digital audio recording systems,
terminology, microphone principals and usage, recording
styles and multitrack recording systems.
The
purpose of Introduction
to Recording Arts is
to develop a level of familiarity with the equipment and
processes used in a modern recording facility and private
project studio. Techniques learned in this class are
directed to the understanding of general recording industry
standards and practice. By the end of the semester you will
have enough information to assist in the production and
recording of professional sounding demo recordings. Topics
covered in this class include:
Audio
recording:
•
Types
• Digital sample rates
• Digital bit rates
• Digital transfer formats
Audio
production techniques:
•
Tracking
• Overdubbing
• Mixdown
• Bouncing
• Punching in/out
• Session procedures
Recording
and sound reinforcement equipment
•
Mixers
• Amplifiers
Monitor
amps
•
Effects processors
• Reference Monitors
Microphones
•
Types
• Characteristics
Computers
and digital audio software
•
Types of computers
• Software
• Synthesizers and samplers
Room
acoustics
•
Terminology
• Speed of sound
• Waveform measurement
• Overtones
• Reverberation
• Standing waves
MIDI
(Musical Instrument Digital Interface)
•
Terminology
• Programming