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Sound · MS elective · 3 credit hours · 16 sessions

Studio and Remote Audio Production

“Sound is 50% of the movie.” This technical course covers the dual disciplines of recording audio in controlled environments (Studio) and unpredictable ones (Remote/Field). Students will master the signal chain, microphone selection, and mixing workflows required for high-end podcasts, voice-overs, and on-location film sound.

§ 01 By the end you can
  1. Understand the physics of sound: Frequency, Amplitude, and Acoustics
  2. Master Microphone types (Dynamic vs. Condenser) and Polar Patterns
  3. Operate Field Recorders and Boom poles for location sound
  4. Execute Studio Recording sessions for Voice Over and ADR
  5. Mix and Master audio using a DAW (Pro Tools/Audition) to broadcast standards
§ 02 Sixteen sessions

The whole semester.

  1. 01Physics of Sound & Psychoacoustics
  2. 02The Signal Chain: Pre-amps & Converters
  3. 03Microphones: Pickup Patterns & Usage
  4. 04Studio Acoustics: Treatment & Isolation
  5. 05Recording Voice Over & Podcasts
  6. 06Signal Levels: Gain Staging & Headroom
  7. 07Audio Interfaces & Cabling (XLR/TRS)
  8. 08 · MidtermMidterm Examination
  9. 09Remote Recording I: The Boom Operator
  10. 10Remote Recording II: Lavaliers & Radio Mics
  11. 11Noise Reduction & Restoration (iZotope)
  12. 12The Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)
  13. 13Mixing: EQ, Compression, & Reverb
  14. 14Sound Design: Foley & SFX
  15. 15Mastering: Loudness Standards (LUFS)
  16. 16Final Project: The Mixed Audio Drama

Midterm around session 8. Final project briefed at session 8 or 9 and developed in stages until the juries.

§ 03 Final project

Final Project: The Mixed Audio Drama

How it’s judged

Recommended reading
  1. Modern Recording Techniques by David Miles Huber
  2. The Location Sound Bible by Ric Viers
  3. Audio Post Production for Television and Film by Hilary Wyatt
  4. The Sound Effects Bible by Ric Viers
  5. Mixing Secrets for the Small Studio by Mike Senior
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