DIPLOMA IN SOUND ENGINEERING
Our Diploma in Sound Engineering is an immersive program delving into the technical aspects of audio production, mixing and recording. Students learn the fundamental principles of sound design, mastering various recording equipment, and using industry-standard software for audiography. This course typically covers topics like acoustics, sound synthesis, live sound reinforcement and post-production techniques. Through hands-on training and practical assignments, students gain expertise in studio setups, microphone techniques and the nuances of sound manipulation. Graduates often enter diverse fields such as music, film sound, gaming audio and live event management.
What will you learn
Sound Engineering & It’s Basics
- Studio Etiquette
- Basic Sound Theory
- Music Theory
- Studio Design Theory
- Introduction to DAW’s – ProTools, Cubase, Nuendo
- Electronics
- Introduction to Analog Workflow
- Analog Mixers
- Analog Preamps
- Digital Audio Theory
Music Engineering
- Basics of Recording
- Setting up a microphone
- Characteristics of a microphone
- Studio recording workflow
- Recording Techniques
- Miking techniques
- Specific techniques for different instruments (Drums & percussions, Bass, Guitars, AMP’s, Indian percussions etc)
- 2 Tracks Editing
- Multi-tracks Editing
- Artist Management & Interaction techniques
- Ear Training
- Advance DAW workflow
- Introduction to Mixing
- Analog Mixing and mastering
- Advance Mixing Techniques
- Music Business, Publishing, Licensing, Marketing and PR
- Mixing Music for Film and TV
- Mixing for TV & Broadcast
Post Production
- Introduction to Post production
- Introduction to different departments involved in a full scale Film Production.
- Stages of Film Sound in Post Production
- Introduction to Foley (Recording Techniques and Editing)
- Introduction to SFX ( Methods and Techniques of Track laying )
- Introduction to ADR (Recording Techniques and Editing)
- Learning to work with multi-channel audio formats such as 5.1, 7.1, 7.1.4, 9.1.6 for film or immersive music experiences.
- Dolby Workshops by leading Industry professionals
- Film Mix Workshops
- Music Mix workshops
- Film Session Breakdowns
- Introduction to Re Recording Engineer & his Job
- Psychoacoustics: Studying the perception of sound and how it can be used to create more immersive and engaging audio experiences.
- Mixing techniques:
- Mixing Film BGM
- Mixing for theatre and OTT
- Deliverables
- Seminars by Industry Legends
Live Sound Engineering
- Introduction to Live Sound Reinforcement
- Evolution of Live Sound
- How Does Live Sound Differ from Studio
- Elements of live sound
- Loudspeakers
- Consoles
- Wireless units
- Networking
- Rigging
- Electricals
- Understanding Venue Acoustics
- Miking Techniques for Live
- Tackling Feedback
- PA Simulations
- Rigging Software
- System Tuning (SMAART & Systune)
- Modern Day Line Array Ethos
- SPL Impacting the Mix
- Point Source vs Line Array
- Digital Mixing Console – DIGICO, Avid, Allen & Heath, Yamaha
- RF Workshop
- Setting up Wireless Units (IEM’s + Belt pack/handheld/Lapels)
- Networking Systems and Setups
- Using Eq’s, Dynamic and FX Processor for Live Sound
- Workflow of FOH Engineers
- Workflow of MON Engineers
- Wedges vs IEM’s
- Understanding the Business Side of the Live Sound
- Dealing with Clients
- Communication is Key
- Ethical Business Practices