Introduction to mixing: A historical overview, Set-up, signal flow & organization, Spectral signal processing: Filters & equalization techniques, Dynamic signal processing:
Compressors, limiters, expanders, gates and de-essing, Time-based signal processing: Reverbs, delays and modulation effects, Other signal processing tools & DAW automation, Advanced processing techniques: Parallel & side chain compression, harmonic enhancement, re-amping & audio replacement, Vocal mixing, Drum mixing, Other instrumental mixing approaches, Genre specific mixing concepts, Monitoring, meters & delivery formats, Surround mixing.
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Related Preparation |
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Introduction to mixing: A historical overview |
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Set-up, signal flow & organization |
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Spectral signal processing: Filters& equalization techniques |
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Dynamic signal processing:
Compressors, limiters, expanders, gates and de-essing
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Time-based signal processing: Reverbs, delays and modulation effects |
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Other signal processing tools & DAW automation |
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Advanced processing techniques: Parallel & side chain compression, harmonic enhancement, re-amping & audio replacement |
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Midterm, audio restoration tools |
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Vocal mixing |
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Drum mixing |
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Other instrumental mixing approaches |
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Genre specific mixing concepts |
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Monitoring, meters & delivery formats |
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Surround mixing |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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Have sufficient background and an ability to apply knowledge of music production and engineering to identify, formulate, and solve problems of sound technology. |
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Be able to define, formulate and solve problems by choosing and applying appropriate analysis and modelling techniques. |
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Have an ability to design or implement an existing design of a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints (realistic constraints may include economic, environmental, social, artistic, health and safety issues depending on the nature of specific design). |
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Be able to develop, choose, adapt and use innovative and up-to-date techniques, skills, information technologies, modern tools in the sound engineering domain. |
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Be able to design and conduct experiments, as well as to collect, analyse, and interpret relevant data, and use this information to improve designs. |
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Be able to function individually as well as to collaborate with others in multidisciplinary teams. |
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Be able to recognise the need for, and to engage in the life-long learning as well as a capacity to adapt to changes in the technological environment. |
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Have a consciousness of professional and ethical responsibilities as well as workers' health, environment and work safety. |
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Have the knowledge of business practices such as project, risk, management and an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovativeness, and sustainable development. |
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