Name of Workshop: Intro to 21st Century Recording and Technology

Total Hours: 6

Workshop Description: This workshop melds traditional audio theory into creative and experimental recording techniques using contemporary technology - the IPad and the Mac Laptop. Students will engage in hands-on-training in the art of capturing sound with a portable

Name of Workshop: Intro to 21st Century Recording and Technology

Total Hours: 6

Workshop Description: This workshop melds traditional audio theory into creative and experimental recording techniques using contemporary technology - the IPad and the Mac Laptop. Students will engage in hands-on-training in the art of capturing sound with a portable recording device preparing them for both contemporary and future recording scenarios. Students will also focus on the roles and the dynamics of personnel in the recording environment to prepare themselves to adapt and contribute in the modern audio recording marketplace.

Workshop Learning Outcomes

Success completion on this workshop will enable the student to:

• Construct a modern approach to audio recording based on both historical and 21st century techniques and philosophies.
• Explain the roles and functions, as well as the relationships of personnel involved in the audio recording process.
• Demonstrate the differences in the sonic properties and recording options for common instruments (the voice, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, percussion and electronic keyboards).
• Practice both acoustic (microphones) and direct (D.I. and USB/digital signals) recording techniques.
• Complete common audio recording chain signal paths.
• Employ sound and sonic manipulations.
• Operate a digital audio workstation.