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Audio Engineering Program
Master the technical art of sound capture. This course focuses on fundamental principles like studio recording, signal flow, microphone techniques, acoustics, and efficient session management, training you to record sound with accuracy and precision.
Master the technical art of sound capture. This course focuses on fundamental principles like studio recording, signal flow, microphone techniques, acoustics, and efficient session management, training you to record sound with accuracy and precision.
What You’ll Learn
- Studio Signal Flow & Acoustics
- Microphones & Gain Staging
- Recording Vocals & Instruments
- Patch-bay & Routing
- Outboard Preamps & Signal Chains
- Analog vs Digital Processing
- Editing, Clean-up & Mix Prep
- Studio Maintenance & Calibration
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 to class
Program Objective
The Audio Engineering Program trains recording engineers in signal flow, microphone techniques, acoustics, and session management.
Learning Outcomes
- Operate professional recording equipment and mixing consoles
- Master mic placement for various instruments and environments
- Manage recording sessions efficiently and professionally
- Apply acoustic principles to achieve optimal sound capture
Capstone Project
As part of the capstone project, students will be assigned technical duties for a commercial studio session with live musicians.
Career Prospects
Recording Engineer
Capturing high-quality performances of vocals and instruments using microphones, signal flow knowledge, and professional studio equipment.
Scope:
Recording Studios / Production Houses
Assistant Engineer
Provides essential support to senior engineers, managing session setup, signal flow, patch-bay routing, and studio maintenance.
Scope:
Professional Studios
Live Sound Engineer
Managing the "Front of House" (FOH) or monitor mixes for live audiences.
Scope:
Concerts / Festivals
Broadcast Engineer
Maintaining equipment and audio quality for live on-air transmissions.
Scope:
TV / Radio / StreamingFAQs
The 3-month Audio Engineering Course at CBA equips students with the knowledge and tools required to record sound in the cleanest, most accurate manner.
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 all lesson demonstrations will use Apple Logic Pro and Avid Pro Tools.
Any mid-high end Windows /Mac system that can handle audio production needs.
The fee structure for the Audio Engineering Program is ₹65,000.
For CBA students, all equipment and resources at Compass Box Studio will be available.
All classes are offline unless specified otherwise.
Students will be graded by faculties for their respective subjects with a monthly grading system.
For the capstone project, students will record a set of instruments with a session artist. They will be technically evaluated for their choice of mic technique, signal flow, and their professionalism.
Students who sign up for the 3-month Audio Engineering Course have a diverse set of opportunities post-course such as being a record engineer, assisting at a music studio, or other professions such as Recording Engineer, Broadcast Engineer and Live Sound Engineer.