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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 & Mastering Engineer
Create professional stereo mixes and ensure tracks meet global loudness standards for platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.
Podcast Post-Production Specialist
Transform raw vocal recordings into polished episodes by handling noise reduction, leveling, and music integration.
Immersive Audio Specialist (Dolby Atmos)
Position yourself at the forefront of the industry by mixing music and film audio in 7.1.4 surround formats.
YouTube Audio Consultant
Work with high-growth creators to optimize their "sonic signature" for clarity across mobile and desktop devices.
ADR & Foley Engineer
Record and integrate dialogue and sound effects for film and OTT content, ensuring seamless integration with visuals.
Sound Designer for Social Media
Create "viral-ready" soundscapes and punchy audio effects for Reels, Shorts, and digital marketing campaigns.
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.
Audio Engineering (3 months) trains you to record sound — signal flow, mic technique, session tracking. Post-Production (12 weeks) trains you to finish it — mixing, mastering, EQ/compression, and Dolby Atmos/surround workflows. Many students take Audio Engineering first, then Post-Production.
Immersive and surround audio mixing (5.1/7.1/Dolby Atmos) is a core module, taught hands-on in Compass Box's Dolby-compliant 7.1.4 Atmos control room — one of the few academy programs in India offering direct Atmos studio time rather than theory alone.
Yes — the curriculum explicitly covers podcast post-production and social media sound design, with "Podcast Post-Production Specialist" and "Sound Designer for Social Media" listed as direct career outcomes.
No formal mixing experience is required — the eligibility is a 12th-pass certificate — though a basic grasp of DAWs is helpful since the course moves quickly into intermediate/advanced mixing and mastering techniques over its 12 weeks.