108 HOURS (12 WEEKS)
The program leads to a certificate in Audio Recording. Intensive practical and theoretical training gives students a solid understanding in all aspects of audio recording to provide students with skills that are necessary for becoming a successful audio recording engineer. Students attending this program will learn both the technical and creative sides of the audio recording process and will be expected to complete several recording projects.
Program objectives
- Understanding the roles of Recording Engineers, Producers, and Artists
- Introduction to Basic Sound Theory
- Music Appreciation Listening
- Working with Electrical Transducers (microphones and loudspeakers)
- Introduction to Pro Tools
- Hands-on Skills Training
Facilities
NSA contains the finest state-of-the-art equipment in its Control Room, Studio, and Mastering Suite. This equipment assures the student of getting the best in education and experience.
Recording Studio Control Room:
- Sound Workshop Series 34 Recording Console
- Pro Tools
- Waves Mercury Bundle
- MOTU 24 i/o
- Power Mac G5 Tower
- Mics: Neumann / Shure / Sennheiser / AKG / Samson / Groove Tube / MXL
AUDIO RECORDING PROGRAM SEQUENCE
Recording Program Lecture and Hands-On Skills Training Components
The Recording Program consists of the following lecture and Hands-On Skills Training sequences:
- Auditory Understanding and Frequency Response (3 HRS)
- Introduction to Musical Instruments (3 HRS)
- Music Appreciation Exercises (3 HRS)
- Introduction to Recording Console (9 HRS)
- Transducers, Microphones and Loudspeakers (3 HRS)
- Introduction and Understanding of Pro Tools (6 HRS)
- Studio Recording (30 HRS)
- Hands-on Lab Time (27 HRS)
Textbooks and materials
Reference book for all phases:
- The Recording Engineer’s Handbook (Bobby Owsinski)
Instructional NSA audio CD’s:
- Music Appreciation Exercises
- Basic Audio Set Up and Understanding Sound Phasing
Equipment:
- MacBook Laptop
- Pro Tools
- M-Audio Audio Interface
- Stereo Headphones
audio engineering program TUITION (12 weeks)
| TUITON | $4500 |
| NON-REFUNDABLE REGISTRATION FEE | $100 |
| BOOKS | $125 |
| EQUIPMENT | $870 |
| TOTAL | $5525 |
REGISTRATION FEE IS NOT INCLUDED IF TAKING MULTIPLE COURSES AT A TIME. IF STUDENTS HAVE PASSABLE EQUIPMENT ALREADY, THAT IS ALSO EXCLUDED FROM THEIR PROGRAM COSTS (EX. STUDENT ALREADY HAS A MACBOOK LAPTOP)
ALL EQUIPMENT IS OWNED BY THE STUDENT AND THEY GET TO KEEP IT AFTER GRADUATION FROM OUR COURSE.