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This workshop has been created to help home studio owners, recording
enthusiasts, and even live sound novices get the most out of their equipment and production
environments. This is achieved through a series of six classes, each with a maximum of five
students. A combination of classroom style training and hands-on experience gives each
student the basic knowledge they need to use common pieces of audio equipment effectively, and
to attain good / professional sound. |
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Upcoming workshops: September 21 through October 26, 2008 (1 space available) January 4 through February 8, 2009 (5 spaces available) * Advance registration required. Please contact GoldenSoundStudio@Gmail.com for more information, or to request a registration form. |
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Class 1: Fundamentals, and Getting Started |
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- Studio, Sound, and Equipment Overview - Basic Layout, Cabling, and Signal Paths - The Multi-Tracking Concept and “Busses” - Understanding Your Listening Environment |
| Class 2: Capturing the Sound Source |
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- Input / Output Terminology - Microphone Selection & Direct Line Boxes - Microphone Placement - Phase Cancellation; Detection and Correction - Assessing Sound Quality at Input |
| Class 3: Equalization and Dynamics |
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- The Equalizer’s Purpose - Types of Equalizers, and How To Use Them - Understanding Dynamic Range - The Purpose of Compression and Limiting - How To Use Compressors / Limiters |
| Class 4: Interfacing With The Multi-Track Recorder |
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- Getting Signal to Tape or Hard Disk - Setting Recording Levels - Hearing Playback - Using A Bussing Matrix - Punch-Ins |
| Class 5: Effects Processors, MIDI, and Synchronization |
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- Types of Effects (Reverb, Delay, Chorus, etc.) - Application of Different Effects - Definition and Overview of MIDI - Synchronizing Multiple Devices Via MIDI or Time Code |
| Class 6: Mixing Down A Multi-Track Recording |
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- Hearing “The Big Picture” - Panning and Effectss - Automation - Dealing With Ear Fatigue |
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About the classes: Each class is approximately 3 1/2 hours long. Questions and student interaction are highly encouraged, as this is intended to be a very “hands-on” experience. A notebook that has been coordinated with the class curriculum will be provided to each student. Missed classes will only be made up at the discretion and convenience of the instructor. |