The Advanced Studio Techniques course offers hands-on training with industry-standard tools in a professional hybrid studio environment. Students will work on the SSL AWS 948 Delta console and learn the intricacies of signal flow, session setup, external gear integration, and professional mixing techniques.
By the end of the course, students will be equipped to run full recording sessions and may earn certification to operate the Sound Collective recording studio independently.

  • SSL Console & Signal Flow
    • Learn the AWS 948 layout, channel strip features, DAW control, and end-to-end routing.
  • Patch Bay & Routing
    • Practice normalled and half-normalled paths, inserts, sends, and troubleshooting.
  • Session Setup & Templates
    • Build Pro Tools templates with labeled tracks, buses, I/O, and FX returns.
  • Microphones & Preamps
    • Match mic types and pickup patterns to sources and pair with preamps for tone.
  • Cue Mixes & Monitoring
    • Create separate artist mixes, manage latency, and run talkback and Hearback.
  • Hardware Integration & Compression
    • Patch outboard EQs and compressors, compare serial and parallel chains.
  • EQ & Dynamics Strategies
    • Apply subtractive EQ, SSL dynamics, and drum bus glue.
  • Hybrid Mixing, FX & Automation
    • Blend console summing with ITB workflow, use time-based FX, and automate mixes.

  • Engineer and document a full recording signal chain from mic to mix bus with correct gain staging.
  • Produce a cohesive 2-song EP with consistent sonic identity and creative techniques across both songs.
  • Track and mix each song with a minimum of 16 tracks, including at least 2 live-tracked elements per song.
  • Build and use a Pro Tools template with labeled buses, cue sends, and FX returns for session speed.
  • Integrate outboard hardware on at least 2 tracks per song and document settings and routing.
  • Deliver broadcast-ready 44.1 kHz/24-bit WAV mixes, plus organized stems and session folders.
  • Prepare for the optional Studio Certification by demonstrating full signal flow and console operation.

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