Pro Audio Specialist Course
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Introduction
This module is designed for self study by anyone interested in obtaining basic knowledge in Pro Audio theory. This is the basic theory that is used in audio recording/production and live sound mixing (sound reinforcement). It was designed using feedback from employers in the music and recording industry and teaches the theory understanding needed to gain entry-level employment in this industry. After thoroughly studying this module, request your final examination and theory certification by the Recording Institute Of Detroit.
The lesson format has activities such as reading, study assignments, listening to audio demos, viewing video clips and testing to gain and verify your knowledge. The lessons are arranged in the best sequence for learning.
Most users can complete the study of this module in 21 hours including suggested review time before completing the module’s final examination. Completing this module with a passing grade is required for all Recording Institute of Detroit campus students and qualifies the user for “prior training” credit at the institute.
| • Sound, Audio & Microphones | • Patching/Interconnection |
| • Mixers & Consoles | • Sound Reinforcement |
| • Dynamics Processing | • Recording |
| • Equalization | • MIDI |
| • Effects | • Computer Recording |
| 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 |
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