Includes 1 month of Sound Collective Membership Basic
($225 Value)

  • Learn the fundamentals of recording in a professional studio setting
  • Build proficiency with our 48-channel SSL console as a control surface for Pro Tools, Ableton, or Logic
  • Develop the skills to engineer professional vocal and instrument tracking sessions
  • Achieve certification to use the Sound Collective Recording Studio under the guidance of an in-house audio engineer

  • The Record-Making Process
    • Overview of pre-production, recording, mixing, and mastering stages
    • Introduction to studio layout and etiquette
    • Roles of studio personnel: producer, engineer, musician, etc.
    • Importance of sound quality in recordings.
  • The Physics of Sound and Digital Audio
    • Sound fundamentals: frequency, wavelength, amplitude, and phase
    • Studio acoustics and their influence on sound
    • Analog vs. digital audio: key differences and applications
    • Digital audio concepts: sampling rate, bit depth, file formats
    • Introduction to digital audio workstations (DAWs)
  • Components of Recording, Equipment, and Signal Flow
    • Understanding studio signal flow from input to monitoring
    • Key studio gear: microphones, preamps, converters, monitors
    • Intro to outboard gear: EQs, compressors, effects processors
    • Patchbay basics and signal routing
  • Microphone Types and Techniques
    • Microphone types, polar patterns, and proximity effect
    • Basic mic placement and techniques
    • Microphone setup and preamp connection
  • SSL Console Training & Certification Prep
    • Overview of the SSL mixing console: layout, signal routing, core functions
    • Mixing techniques: levels, panning, EQ, bus routing
    • SSL console features: dynamics, automation, aux sends
    • Advanced techniques: parallel processing, console automation
    • Practice session: guided mixing exercises on the SSL

  • Build foundational knowledge of the studio production process and workflow
  • Develop a clear understanding of sound, acoustics, and digital audio systems
  • Gain hands-on experience with studio gear and signal flow in a pro studio
  • Learn to operate an SSL mixing console with growing confidence
  • Prepare for the next level of training or roles in music production and audio engineering
  • Walk away with practical, studio-ready skills for real-world application

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