MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
STT5101 Studio Recording Techniques Fall 3 0 3 8
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: Tr
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery:
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi YAHYA BURAK TAMER
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi YAHYA BURAK TAMER
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi CEMAL BARKIN ENGİN
Course Objectives: This course aims to equip the student with the basic knowledge on the use of a professional audio recording studio. The student will study theoretical background on microphone techniques, recording and playback signal chains as well as applications of these with industry standard digital audio workstations via projects of the course.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Describes basic recording and playback chains of a professional recording studio.
II. Presents mono and stereo microphone techniques and their applications
III. Introduces miking of musical instruments and ensembles via applications
IV. Introduces basic operation of an Avid Pro Tools system
V. Describes the types and specifications of commercial microphone types
VI. Describes physical features of sound waves and the interpretation of these parameters
VII. Applies multi-track recording and editing sessions

Course Content

Basic knowledge of a professional audio recording studio setup, Physical quantities of sound waves and sound propagation, Types of microphones, working principles, specifications and common applications, The recording & playback chains: Sound source, microphone, tie lines, patchbay, pre-amplifier, AD convertor and DAW, Basic operation of Avid Pro Tools System, Mono microphone techniques, close miking, accent mikinig, ambient miking, Stereo microphone techniques, Spaced vs. Coincident pairs, A-B, XY, ORTF, NOS, DIN, Stereo microphone techniques & applications: Blumlein, Mid-Side, Decca Tree, Editing techniques in Avid Pro Tools, Recording Acoustic Drums – Miking techniques and applications, Multi-track recording in Avid Pro Tools, Introduction to digital signal processing via Pro Tools inserts, Introduction to analog signal processing via outboard equipment.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Basic knowledge of a professional audio recording studio setup. Physical quantities of sound waves and sound propagation
2) Types of microphones, working principles, specifications and common applications
3) The recording & playback chains: Sound source, microphone, tie lines, patchbay, pre-amplifier, AD convertor and DAW
4) Basic operation of Avid Pro Tools System
5) Mono microphone techniques, close miking, accent mikinig, ambient miking
6) Stereo microphone techniques, Spaced vs. Coincident pairs, A-B, XY, ORTF, NOS, DIN.
7) Stereo microphone techniques & applications: Blumlein, Mid-Side, Decca Tree.
8) Midterm, application & review of microphone techniques
9) Editing techniques in Avid Pro Tools
10) Recording Acoustic Drums – Miking techniques and applications
11) Multi-track recording in Avid Pro Tools
12) Introduction to digital signal processing via Pro Tools inserts
13) Introduction to analog signal processing via outboard equipment
14) Project Evaluations. Review.

Sources

Course Notes:
References: Modern Recording Techniques, David Miles Huber, Publisher: Focal Press; 7th edition (2009) ISBN-10: 0240810694

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 15 % 10
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments 1 % 15
Presentation 1 % 10
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 25
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Laboratory 4 33
Application
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 125
Presentations / Seminar
Project
Homework Assignments
Quizzes
Preliminary Jury
Midterms
Paper Submission
Jury
Final
Total Workload 200

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution