Audio Engineering

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Learn all the stages of Audio Production

From the recording of each individual instrument, to the release of the finished track.
During the Audio Engineering course, you will learn about all the different steps that we take to produce a song.

Our students start from learning about important Audio Engineering principles, then study the different types of microphones, examine the workflow in a professional recording studio and learn all the various recording techniques. As a next step, our students put all this knowledge in practice, by recording a professional band, then editing the recorded tracks and finally learning all the different mixing and mastering tools and how to use them in our professional studio facilities to mix and produce the final master.

01. Audio Recording Techniques

At this stage we get into the mindset of the Audio Engineer. This will prepare our students to be able to use the recording studio, to record a band professionally. In this part of the course, you will:

Get familiar with key audio engineering principles
Examine the signal flow in a professional studio
Learn about the different types of studio equipment
Learn the different types of microphones that are used in a professional recording studio
Study the various microphone recording techniques to be able to record a band professionally

02. Advanced Audio Editing

You will use the advanced Audio Editing techniques, (learnt from the Music Production course), to create the best composite takes from all the recordings, then correct the timing and pitch of those recordings and prepare your tracks for the mixing stage.

03. Mixing

Once the recording process is completed and the recorded tracks are edited, you will learn how to use the various audio processing tools, to create sonic balance between the tracks, which in turn will result in a clean and balanced final mix.

Students will learn to work on software, hardware and hybrid mixing environments and use the professional equipment at CSS studios to mix their tracks.

In this part of the course, you will learn:

The different steps that are taken to produce a successful mix
How to optimize your listening environment
The important principles in mixing and mastering
How to use the various audio processors
How to work in a professional studio and use hardware, software and hybrid mixing environments, to create a professional mix

04. Mastering

Once the mixing of the song is complete, students will learn how to operate the different types of Mastering audio processors, and use them to add the final polish to their final mix.

05. Final Project

As a final project, for the successful completion of the Audio Engineering course, the students will record a full band, then use advanced audio editing techniques to edit the recordings, then mix the tracks and finally produce the final master, with the aid of the hardware and software that are available at the CSS studios.

Classroom

Theoretical lessons and presentations take place in the classroom.

All students have their own workstation

All students have to their disposal their personal iMac with the latest software, Midi controller keyboard, controller pad, an audio interface, pair of headphones and a microphone.

Studio Booths

Two acoustically optimized and soundproofed studio booths, are available to our students for individual work on music production, editing, software mixing, mastering or even recording tasks.

Fully Equipped with the latest studio hardware and software
Our two studio booths are fully equipped with professional studio hardware and with a vast music software library for music production, editing, mixing and mastering.

Main Studio
Control Room

Professional state of the art main studio
Control Room fully equipped with:
– SSL (Solid State Logic) XL Desk mixing / recording console
– Extensive range of external professional hardware processors
– SSL 16 channel midi controller mixer
– Vast variety of professional software
– Two pairs of monitors, nearfield (Yamaha HS7) and main monitors (Genelec 1032B) and
– Genelec subwoofer
– Wide range of microphones
– Fully acoustically balanced environment, designed for best results in recording, mixing and mastering

Main Studio
Live Room

Live Room fully equipped with:
– Wide range of : Acoustic, electric and electronic instruments
Electric Guitar and Bass amplifiers
Fully acoustically balanced environment, incorporating room within a room design for best results in recording.

Perfect Fit for your needs

This course is designed for the students who have completed the course of Music Production and want to expand their knowledge in the processes of recording, editing, mixing and mastering.
Music Production & Audio Engineering courses are the perfect combination for those who want to learn all aspects of how to record, edit, produce, mix and master to an advanced level.
Combine all three courses and gain complete knowledge in Music Technology.
Suitable for all ages from 14 years old onwards.

Custom Course Design

The custom design of the course, created by a Music Technology Lecturer, facilitates a gradual and methodical learning experience to our students.
You will start from total beginner level and reach advanced level in Audio Engineering, by the end of the course. This is feasible, due to the design of the structure of the course from the ground up.
It is easy enough for a total beginner to understand, yet challenging for someone experienced.