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2009-2010 Official General Catalog 
    
2009-2010 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]

MUS 260 - Sound Engineering III


This course is part three of the four-semester sequence in Sound Engineering.  Introduction to the techniques of engineering and supervising a recording session using the Pro Tools sound recording system is presented.  The course focuses on how to:  organize a recording session, record midi data, produce a song and/or sound track, organize a session and integrate proper effects into recording projects.

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisites:  MUS 160 Sound Engineering I and MUS 161 Sound Engineering II.

Credits: 3
Hours
2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Know how to conduct a recording session.
2.  Correctly select and place microphone(s) with a vocalist or instrumentalist to achieve the maximum interface with Pro Tools.
3.  Correctly label vocal and instrumental recording tracks.
4.  Assign inputs and outputs.
5.  Assign “Effects” to specific channels in Pro Tools using the “Diamond Bundle.”
6.  Create “Auxiliary Channels” and “Master Tracks.”
7.  Successfully record a small ensemble and prepare the digital tracks for advanced sound editing and mixing techniques.