Pro Audio Specialist Course

Module 1 Directions on the Course
  How to Use this Course
Module 2 Sound, Audio & Microphones
Lesson 1 Sound
Lesson 2 The Microphone & Audio Signal
Lesson 3 Microphone Types
Lesson 4 Choosing Microphone Types
Lesson 5 Microphone Pickup Patterns
Lesson 6 Frequency & Wavelength
Lesson 7 Proximity Effect
Lesson 8 Wireless Microphones
Lesson 9 Dialogue Recording
Lesson 10 Direct Pickups
  Sound, Audio, and Microphones Review Quiz
Module 3 Mixers & Consoles
Lesson 1 Microphone Preamplifiers
Lesson 2 Clipping and Input Overload
Lesson 3 Input Pads & Microphone Gain Controls
Lesson 4 The Functions of the Console
Lesson 5 Routing & Bussing
Lesson 6 Stereo and Mixdown Routing
Lesson 7 Solo and Listening Circuits
  Mixers and Consoles Review Quiz
Module 4 Dynamics Processing
Lesson 1 Types Of Dynamic Processing
Lesson 2 The Decibel
Lesson 3 Dynamics Processing Controls
Lesson 4 Equal Loudness
  Dynamics Processing Review Quiz
Module 5 Equalization
Lesson 1 Harmonic Frequencies
Lesson 2 Equalization
Lesson 3 Parametric Equalizers
Lesson 4 Graphic Equalizers
Lesson 5 Key Equalization Frequencies
  Equalization Review Quiz
Module 6 Effects
Lesson 1 Direct Sound & Reverberation
Lesson 2 Auxiliary Sends & Returns
Lesson 3 More on Sends
Lesson 4 Delay Effects
Lesson 5 The Comb Filter
Lesson 6 Avoiding Comb Filters in Recording
Lesson 7 Comb Filter Effects
  Effects Processing Review Quiz
Module 7 Patching/Interconnection
Lesson 1 Connecting Effects Processors
Lesson 2 Shielding Lesson
Lesson 3 To Shield or Not To Shield
  Patching/Interconnection Review Quiz
Module 8 Sound Reinforcement
Lesson 1 Loudspeakers & Crossovers
Lesson 2 Biamplification and Triamplification
Lesson 3 Drivers and Horns
Lesson 4 Speaker Polarity
Lesson 5 Speaker Enclosures
Lesson 6 Feedback Control
  Sound Reinforcement Review Quiz
Module 9 Recording
Lesson 1 Types of Recorders
Lesson 2 A Quick History of Tape Recording
Lesson 3 Hard Disk Digital Recorders
Lesson 4 Analog Recording Distortion
Lesson 5 Noise in Recording
Lesson 6 Controlling Recorded Noise
Lesson 7 Frequency Limits of Digital Recording
  Recording Review Quiz
Module 10 MIDI
Lesson 1 Introduction to MIDI
Lesson 2 MIDI Programming
Lesson 3 MIDI Sequencing Methods
Lesson 4 30 Years of Sequencer Programs
Lesson 5 Two Sequencer Programs
Lesson 6 Synchronization
  MIDI Review Quiz
Module 11 Computer Recording
Lesson 1 Introduction to Computer Recording
Lesson 2 The Ins and Outs of Computer Recording
Lesson 3 Computer Based Recording Basics
Lesson 4 Types of Channels/Tracks
Lesson 5 Introduction to Mastering
Lesson 6 Dedicated Editing & Mastering Programs
  Computer Recording Review Quiz