Audio Recording Classes
This 12-week course, a favorite among musicians and avid recording enthusiasts, takes the student from sound waves to actual recording session practicals. For more information call (203) 269-4465, 1-800-800-HITS (4487) or e-mail using the contact link.to Trod Nossel.
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The Recording Courses were started by Vincent Testa, musician and producer, 
who saw the need for musicians to be educated in the basics of studio techniques without going through extensive electronics training. The very first course was given at Trod Nossel Recording Studios.
The course is intended for musicians / home recordists who wish to gain an understanding of multitrack recording. Audiophiles can gain greater appreciation and enjoyment of their recordings. Those doing live sound work can use much of the data presented (even though the course is not specifically aimed at sound reinforcement). Those interested in recording as a career can get a good coverage of the basics. Experienced producers and sound mixers will benefit from the course also.
An Outline Of Subjects In The Course:
- DECIBELS
- MIC PLACEMENT
- EQUALIZERS
- DELAY EFFECTS
- ATTENUATORS
- SOUND BASICS
- BASIC ELECTRICITY
- GATES
- LEVEL INDICATORS
- COMPRESSORS
- HUMAN HEARING
- ACOUSTICS
- AMPLIFIERS
- PATCH BAY
- ANALOG CONSOLE BASICS
- CONSOLE MONITOR SYSTEM
- CONSOLE SIGNAL FLOW
- MIC CONSTRUCTION
- MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
There are demonstrations given every theory section, along with reading assignments (utilizing the "Practical Recording Techniques" book in conjunction with the course, and practical exercises to do at home. Students are advised to take notes during class. The practical section of the course is a series of recordings with artists or bands. Students participate by setting up microphones and operating the console during the sessions. THIS IS A HANDS-ON COURSE. There is a minimum of 20 hours of theory and 20 hours of recording sessions in Modern Recording Techniques #1. An advanced course, MRT #2 is available in which there are between 32-40 hours (depending on session length) of recording sessions over an 8 week period.
At the end of both classes students receive an MRT Certificate of Completion.
Comments made by our graduates:
"I think you have done an excellent job."
"I couldn't conceive of a better beginning course in the amount of time."
"I felt the course had a good blend of theory and practical instruction. Overall I thought everything was well presented and was very interesting."
"I thought the course was very well presented. There was ample time spent both on theory and practical application."
"This was a very well organized course."
"Being around music my whole life, I learned more about sound in the very first class that really tied all of my prior knowledge together."
For more information call, write or e-mail via the Contact link.