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Post-Production Program
An intensive 12-week course to master the final stages of audio. This program will help you develop technical mastery in mixing and mastering, covering advanced topics like dynamic processing, immersive audio (Dolby Atmos), surround workflows, and professional delivery for music and media projects.
An intensive 12-week course to master the final stages of audio. This program will help you develop technical mastery in mixing and mastering, covering advanced topics like dynamic processing, immersive audio (Dolby Atmos), surround workflows, and professional delivery for music and media projects.
What You’ll Learn
- Session Organization & Professional Workflow
- Gain Staging & Monitoring Calibration
- EQ Techniques - Corrective, Tonal, & Advanced Dynamic/M/S Processing
- Compression - Types, Timing, Parallel & Bus Applications
- Stereo Field & Imaging
- Reverb, Delay & Modulation Effects
- Automation - Expression, Control, & Mix Evolution
- Mastering Foundations - EQ, Compression, Limiting, & Loudness Standards
- Stereo Field & Imaging
- Surround & Immersive Audio Mixing (5.1 / 7.1 / Dolby Atmos)
- Film & Advertising Mix Workflows
- Professional Delivery & QC Practices
- Portfolio & Career Development
Pre-Requisites
- Minimum eligibility is a 12th passing certificate (or equivalent)
- Basic vocational proficiency in English and Hindi is preferred
- Students may be required to bring their own laptop and headphones for class
Program Objective
This course aims to equip participants with the skillset and knowledge required to mix and master a track using industry standard work flows and modern plugins.
Learning Outcomes
- Confidently mix and master music or media projects for professional delivery
- Use EQ, compression, and effects with purpose and creativity
- Calibrate, monitor, and troubleshoot studio setups for consistent translation
- Execute immersive (Dolby Atmos) and surround workflows
- Communicate effectively with clients and handle feedback professionally
- Present a complete mix/master project as a final showcase
Capstone Project
The capstone project requires students to complete the editing, mixing, and mastering of a music piece at the conclusion of the course.
Career Prospects
Mixing Engineer
Balances and processes multi-track recordings into polished stereo or surround masters.
Scope:
Commercial studios, project studios, freelance.
Mastering Engineer
Finalizes mixed audio for release, ensuring consistency, loudness, and technical compliance.
Scope:
Mastering houses, freelance, label facilities.
Recording Engineer
Captures high-quality recordings during tracking sessions, often transitioning into mixing.
Scope:
Music studios, production houses, remote sessions.
Assistant Engineer
Supports senior engineers in setup, patching, documentation, and session management.
Scope:
Professional studios, post-production facilities.FAQs
This program is for musicians, singers, producers and artists interested in developing technical mastery, creative decision-making, and real-world workflows used in professional studios. You will work through practical exercises, real sessions, and guided mix projects, learning how to balance technical precision with musical creativity.
The fee structure for the Post Production Program is ₹65,000.
Fee payments for all the Compass Box Academy programs can be made through NEFT, IMPS, Card, UPI and cheque
Students may use DAW of their preference but note that Logic Pro and ProTools are the main DAWs of choice at Compass Box Academy.
CBA students will have full access at Compass Box Studio which has a
A Control Room which includes a Dolby-compliant 7.1.4 Atmos HE setup
A professionally treated Live Room with an iso-booth
Industry standard microphones, mic pres, and outboard gear
Compass Box Academy is located at 307 Off Airport Road, Sardarnagar, Ahmedabad – 380004. Contact Us
For the capstone project, students will be required to edit, mix and master a piece of music.