Analog and Digital Mixers and Circuit flow

The complete signal flow of analog and Digital Mixers will be Explained with their circuits, A/D and D/A conversion Schematics , I/P and O/P signal path, inserts, Auxiliary inputs, Pre-fader and Post-fader and the Master section. Students get to know about various Analog and Digital Mixers and get Practical knowledge of gain staging and recording through these devices.

Module Length   6 Lectures

1. Introduction to the Analog Console
2. Complete Analog Circuit & Signal Flow
3. Analysis of the Analog Channel Strip
4. Concept of Auxilliaries & BUS Outputs
5. Introduction to Digital Console
6. Understanding the DSP Matrix
7. Various outputs sections of Analog & Digital Consoles

Introduction to Software and Processors

This section gives a complete insight into 2 Industry Standard Softwares, Protools and Logic Pro. Every detail from the stetting up your sound card, Track Laying, Editing to the arrangement window is covered. We then introduce various Processors and Filters used to shape your sound. Compressors, Equalisers, Reverbs and Various Modulation effects are covered in full detail including their circuit topology and Functions. Various Preamps and Amps uses in Professional Recording and their circuits are explained.

Module Length   6 Lectures

1. Introduction to Protools
2. Understanding the various Menus & IO Settings of Protools
3. Analogy of Compressors with their various circuit types
4. Editing in Protools
5. Practical use of Various Compressors with different Sound Sources
6. Analogy of EQ’s with their various circuit types
7. Practical use of Various EQ’s with different Sound Sources
8. Introduction to Modulation & Time Variant Processors

Mixing and Mastering

This Section covers the detailed Mixing and Mastering Techniques using Industry Standard Audio Plugins and Hardware units from Solid State Logic. Using a hands on practical approach, students are taught how to shape up a song from scratch and make it a Polished Record. Detailed concepts of Signal processing, Automation, Side chaining, Metering, Limiting, Track Groups, Audio Import and Export formats are covered, giving the students a thorough knowledge of Advanced Sound Engineering Concepts.

Module Length   18 Lectures

1. Setting up a Session for Mixing
2. Organising and Colouring Tracks
3. Editing Tracks
4. Advanced Features of DAWS like Elastic Audio (Protools) and Flex (Logic X)
5. Selecting the Right Processors
6. Applying Insert Effects
7. Setting up Auxiliary Channels
8. Setting up Subgroup and Group Channels
9. Applying Hardware Inserts
10. Advanced Automation Techniques
11. Nominal Mixing Levels and Gain Staging during Mixdown
12. Finishing a Mix
13. Exporting Options
14. Dithering
15. Mastering and Finalising Production

Music Theory , Midi Programming and Steinberg Cubase

Basic introduction to concepts of Music with an aim to enable the Sound Engineer to communicate more effectively with Musicians. We also cover various techniques of MIDI Music Production and In Cubase and Logic Pro. Students are also taught how to synthesize their own sounds using LFO’s, ADSR and other components of Synthesizer.

Module Length   18 Lectures

1. Introduction

   This covers the introduction to the Softwares,Studio setup, opening & saving projects The interface, browsing & auditioning apple loops(Logic X) Using transport controls & locators, navigating/zooming in track area

2. Editing and Programming

   This section covers Midi Programming, Editing Recording pitchbend and modwheel, editing controller data, intro to library Quantization and groove templates, using the drummer (Logic X), importing Midi

3. Basic Music Theory

   This section Covers Circle of Fifths. Instrument Registers, Analysis of musical parts (bass, pads, instruments etc) Staff Notations, Tempo and Time Signatures

Post Production, Foley and Sound Design:

A Film is not complete without its Sound Design. In this module we explore various aspects of sound design including Foley, FX Laying, Dialogue Dubbing & Matching, ADR takes, Combining dialogues, FX and Background score together to create the complete sound stage of a film.

Module Length   12 Lectures

1. Setting up a Video in a DAW
2. Setting Up Foley and Sound FX
3. Background Score Layering
4. Sound Design
5. Dialogue Dubbing and ADR Takes
6. Time coding Clips (Broadcast wav Files)
7. Setting up the Film Mix
8. Grouping Dialogues, Fx and Music Tracks

Exam

Examination procedure is an exhaustive preparation module for the students to monitor their progress throughout the length of the course. It consists of internal exams aimed at preparing the students thoroughly for the University Exams as well as ensuring that their progress is analysed with careful attention. The Final University exams are held in an approved center consisting of two papers 100 marks each across two days.
1. Sound Theory & Studio Studies
2. Digital Audio & Live Sound

Theory

1. Sound Theory & acoustics
2. Computer Fundamentals, Cables & connector
3. Analogue & Digital Audio technology
4. Signal Processing, Microphones
5. Speaker, Amplifier & Live Sound
6. Music theory, Mixing & Mastering

Practicals

1. Assignments on Song Editing
2. Signal Processing
3. Song Programming
4. Mix Analysis
5. Song Mixing
6. Final Project which includes a vocal & live instruments which will be recorded, mixed & mastered by student