MUSM 342 - Recording Studio Techniques

This is an American River College course, the current material on this page is for the sections taught by Dr. Merlyn Van Regenmorter.
 * Required Text: Bartlett, Bruce &Jenny: Practical Recording Techniques (6th Ed.) Focal Press
 * Prerequisites: None

Class Schedule

 * Section 1: Monday and Wednesday 10:30am - 12:50am in room 537 (Mandatory out of class labs)
 * Section 2: Tuesday and Thursday 8:00am - 10:20am in room 537 (Mandatory out of class labs)

Course description
This course covers entry-level techniques in audio/music productions, studio design, and recording console functions. The course also covers microphone fundamentals and applications, multi-track recording, and MIDI concepts.

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
 * Create recordings on a multi-track recorder and mixing console.
 * Evaluate proper signal flow connections between recording components.
 * Analyze, select, and place microphones for the various music applications.
 * Set up and record multiple MIDI keyboards.
 * Research and plan the equipment for a multi-track recording studio.

Weekly Schedule
Week Digital Theory
 * 1) Introduction & Orientation; Audio Listening Skills
 * 2) Acoustic Theory; Recording Theory
 * 3) Electrical Theory; History of Recording
 * 4) Overview of Studio Equipment
 * 5) Mixing Console functions & Layout
 * 6) Audio recording devices (digital & analog)
 * 1) Introduction to microphones
 * 2) Microphone patterns; stereo microphone techniques
 * 3) Review & Midterm
 * 4) Miking drums, voice & piano
 * 5) Miking strings, brass & woodwinds
 * 6) Signal processing & outboard gear; patch bays
 * 7) Signal processing & outboard gear; patch bays
 * 8) MIDI theory; MIDI keyboards & electronic drums
 * 9) Review & Skills Final
 * 10) Written Final