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AUDIO MASTERCLASS
Learn PRO Audio in your own home recording studio with...
Raise your knowledge and skills from where you are nowto FULLY PROFESSIONAL level.
Our 12-module MUSIC PRODUCTION & SOUND ENGINEERING
Online Course covers everything you need to know - WITH MORE
THAN 1000 AUDIO EXAMPLE FILES!
Acoustics, Electronics and Digital Audio.•
Microphones and Microphone•
Preampliers
Equalization for recording and mixing•
Compression and Dynamic Range Control•
Recording Software, Effects and Plug-Ins•
Mixing•
Mastering•
Marketing Your Music and Recording•
Services
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Learn and understand soundproong and acoustic treatment, with audio
examples. Understand how electronic signals work and how they affect
your music. Know exactly why 24-bit/96 kilohertz digital audio is better
than compact disc standard.
Understand the
foundations of
audio
Choose microphones with condence, knowing exactly what they will
sound like (through many of the 1000+ audio examples in the course).
Know when and why to use a ‘character’ preamp, and when to use onethat is simply accurate.
Learn
microphones andpreamplifers
Make your sounds stand out strongly when you want them to, or blend
into the background to support your lead instruments or vocals. Learn
how to apply ‘complementary EQ’ to make each instrument crystal-clear
in your mix.
Use EQ and
compression
with confdence
Mix complex music with ease, even when there are dozens of tracks.
Use our professionally-recorded source material to rene your skills.
Master your music so that it sounds as good as what you hear on TV,
radio, CD and download.
Mix and master
your music
Follow our practical do-able advice on how to get your music noticed.
Find out where the best markets for your music are, and how to promote
your work effectively. Prot from your recording and your productionskills.
Market your
music and your
studio skills
In just 12 weeks, you will transform the standard of
your recordings from ‘home studio’ to
FULLY PROFESSIONAL QUALITY
Enroll online at
www.AudioMasterclass.com/enroll
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A special message from Audio Masterclass Course Director David Mellor
Dear Recording Enthusiast,
Are you satised with the quality of your recordings?
Does your music sound as good as the music you hear on TV, radio, CD
and download?
If you can hear that your recordings are not yet of a professional standard,
you have taken your rst and most important step. You realize that you
need to improve.
Fortunately, getting better recordings is straightforward... If you know and
understand thoroughly how each piece of equipment and software in the
recording chain works, then you can begin to use your studio effectively
and make great recordings
This is what the Audio Masterclass Music Production and Sound
Engineering Online Course will do for you.
I have designed and rened this course through my 22 years of experience
in Audio Training. With its clear explanations and more than 1000 audio
example les, it will show you exactly what to do, and demonstrate with
audio what you can achieve.
I am so condent that this course will help you achieve a fully professional
standard of recording in just 12 weeks, I am happy to offer a 30-day
FULL-REFUND GUARANTEE. If you are not absolutely, totally, 100%
delighted with the course, you can have the whole of your enrollment
fee back, and you can keep your course materials. (Continuation beyond
Module 1 indicates your acceptance of the course.)
Why wait? You could struggle endlessly, not making the PRO recordings
you desire. Or you could take advantage of the Audio Masterclass MusicProduction and Sound Engineering Online Course and start making
progress towards great recordings NOW!
David Mellor
Course Director, Audio Masterclass
P.S. I have more experience in audio training than almost anyone in the
world, and I am the most experienced online audio trainer. I just thought
you would like to know that.
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Course Outline
Learn in your own home recording
studio
Learn how to optimize your soundproong and•
studio acoustics, with audio examples.
Understand professional standards, and how to•
achieve them in a home studio environment.
Know how to achieve a clean signal; recognize•
what distortion sounds like.
Understand digital audio; why 24-bit/96 kHz is•
the optimum standard to use, and why 16-bit/44.1
kHz might sometimes be necessary (and how toget the best out of it).
Get the best from your microphones
and preampliers
How to select the best microphone according to•
the sound source and type of sound you want to
achieve.
Understand how microphones work. Know•
exactly why high-class microphones sound theway they do (with audio examples).
Understand the difference between ‘accurate’•
preampliers and ‘character’ preampliers. Spend
your money wisely and get exactly the sounds
that you are looking for.
Learn microphone techniques to get the best from•
instruments and vocals.
Achieve full, rich sounds using EQ
and compression
‘Fine tune’ each instrument and vocal to make it•
sound exactly the way it should.
Make all of your sounds• full , strong , rich and
clear .
Learn and understand the differences between•
parametric and graphic EQ. Know when and why
to use each type. With audio examples.
Use compression to control dynamic range.•
Understand why• variable-mu compression adds
warmth and sparkle, particularly to vocals, with
audio examples.
Be the master of your recordingsoftware and plug-ins
Achieve great results from Cubase, Digital•
Performer, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Sonar - in fact
any pro-standard recording software.
Learn the seven steps to successful software•
recording - record, edit, use insert processes, use
bus effects, mix, use mix automation, use master
processing.
Hear the difference between digital reverberation•
plug-ins, with audio examples..
Experience a wide range of pro-quality processes•
and effects.
Learn recording techniques for
bands, orchestras, choirs and
acoustic ensembles
Make great recordings in the studio, and on•
location.
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Mic up individual instruments and groups of•
instruments with total condence.
Run a session smoothly and efciently.•
Organize musicians, singers and musical directors•
- as engineer and producer, YOU are in charge!
Focus in on the essentials of synthesis
and sampling - get great musical
sounds without the hassle
Learn the• essentials of the main types of
synthesis.
Get great results from software instruments•
quickly by avoiding unnecessary complications.
Learn how samplers work. Make your own•
samples and multisamples, or get the best out of
sample libraries.
Learn how to mix - Mix a
professionally-made multitrack
recordingMix• All Or Nothing by Audio Masterclass
Featured Artists Fools Faith, from the original
multitrack recordings (which you can import into
your own digital audio workstation).
Mix an acoustic drum set.•
Hear how acoustic drums sound in the context of•
a professionally-made multitrack recording.
Work with electric, bass and acoustic guitar•recordings.
Work with lead and background vocals.•
Compare your mix with the original producer’s•
mix.
Master you music so it sounds like
music you hear on TV, radio, CD and
download
Use master EQ to give your mix the same•
frequency balance as commercially-released
recordings.
Use compression and limiting to increase the•loudness of your mix.
Learn and understand what mastering plug-ins do,•
and how they work.
Hear the effect of the powerful multi-band•
compression technique, with audio examples..
Market your music and recording
services
Market yourself or your band effectively using a•
professional ‘media pack’. Hint - most not-yet-
pro artists and bands get this completely wrong!
Learn how the market for songs works.•
Learn how music is commissioned for TV dramas•
and programs. Learn how to put yourself ‘in the
right place at the right time’.
Learn about the most accessible route into the•
PRO industry - production music.
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Take your frst
vital steps out
of your homestudio into the
PRO recording
industry...
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Course Module Guide...
Module 1: Analog and Digital
Audio Primer
Analog audio, signals, frequencyresponse, noise, distortion, wow
& utter, clicks and interference,
digital audio, analog-to-
digital conversion, sampling,
quantization, dither, digital-to-
analog conversion.
Module 2: Microphone Technique
Dynamic microphones,
capacitor microphones,
ribbon microphones, electret
microphones, polar patterns,
vacuum tube microphones,
attenuator, lter.
Module 3: Microphone
Preampliers
Microphone preampliers, gain,
phase, microphone selection,
microphone positioning, stereo
microphone techniques.
Module 4: Equalization
High-frequency equalization,
frequency, gain, bell/shelf, mid-
frequency equalization, Q, low-frequency equalization, graphic
equalizers, parametric equalizers,
lters, cut-off frequency, slope.
Module 5: Compression
Dynamic range control, threshold,
ratio, attack, decay, knee, stereo
linking, side chain, compressionfor aural enhancement, vacuum
tube compressors.
Module 6: Recording Software
Disk recording, hard disks, seek
time, rotational speed, input/output assignment, recording,
editing and crossfade editing,
gain change and normalization,
mixing, inserts, auxiliary sends,
auxiliary tracks, buses, master
fader.
Module 7: Effects and Plug-ins
Delay and reverberation, phasing,
anging, chorusing, pitch change,
aural enhancement, comparison
between manual effects, hardware
effects and plug-ins.
Module 8: Synthesis and
Sampling
Additive synthesis, subtractivesynthesis, FM synthesis,
wavetable synthesis, physical
modeling synthesis, analog
synthesis, voltage-controlled
oscillator, voltage-controled
lter, voltage-controled amplier,
envelope generator, sampling,
looping, multisampling, phrase
sampling, key groups.
Module 9: Recording Techniques
Vocals, drums, acoustic guitar,
electric guitar, piano, string
instruments, wind instruments,
percussion instruments, drums,
small groups and ensembles,
orchestral recording, multitrack
recording, punch-in, foldback,
stereo recording.
Module 10: Mixing
Analog mixing consoles, digital
mixing consoles, digital mixingthrough software, automation,
mutes, faders, pan, equalization,
compression, noise gating,
auxiliary sends, auxiliary
returns, mixing for stereo, mono
compatibility, monitoring.
Module 11: Mastering
Equalization, compression,
limiting, multi band compression,
soft clipping, mastering for
subjective loudness, mastering to
match tracks in a compilation.
Module 12: Marketing Your
Music and Music Production and
Sound Engineering Services
Industry roles, record producer,
recording engineer, A&R
manager, studio manager, session
musician, arranger, programmer,
the music industry, the recording
industry and record labels,
pitching and promoting your
services as an artist, engineer or
producer. Showreel guidance.
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How does the course work?
The Audio Masterclass Music Production
and Sound Engineering course is
delivered to you online in twelvemodules containing the equivalent of
over 500 pages of learning materials.
The course also contains over 1000
professionally-recorded audio example
les, and practical assignment examples
where you can learn from the successes,
and mistakes, of former Audio
Masterclass students.
There are also complete, professionally-
made multitrack recordings that you
can mix yourself in your own homerecording studio.
The main course text of the Audio
Masterclass Music Production and Sound
Engineering online course is principally
self-study and self-assessed, which
accounts for its value-for-money course
fee. Each module includes dozens of
‘check questions’ for you to assess your
own progress. At all times you can ask
Audio Masterclass any questions for
further guidance.
Each module comes with a practical
project that you can carry out in your
own home studio. You will need a
microphone (preferably two), an audio
interface and a computer running
multitrack recording software. When
you have completed your practical
project you can compare your work
with professionally-made recordings.
Our step-by-step assessment system
will allow you to pinpoint and cure any
defects in your recording.
What equipment do I need?
You can nd a list of our recommended
equipment at www.audiomasterclass.com
/studio
Do I need any experience to enroll on
the course?
It is useful to have some experience
of recording at home with your own
equipment. However, the course is
very thorough and it will take youfrom whatever level of knowledge
and skill you have now all the way up
to professional level, if you follow it
carefully.
How long does the course take?
The course consists of twelve modules,
which you are recommended to study at
a weekly pace. However you can pause
your course at any time, taking up to two
years to complete if you wish.
Is there a certicate at the end of the
course?
Yes, but traditionally the audio industry
hasn’t been very interested in certicates.
They are only interested in what you can
do.
The Audio Masterclass course leads to
something that is very much better than
any certicate. At the end of the course
you will create a ‘showreel’.
About showreels...
You can’t get work from a potential
client or employer unless you can
demonstrate to them what you can do.
The best way of doing this is by showing
them your industry credits. That would
be, for example, “Engineered by ...” in aCD booklet. Or a resumé of other clients
or employers you have worked for.
Alternatively, you can simply hand
over your showreel. Your showreel will
be a compilation on DVD or CD of
extracts from your best work. Module
12 of the Audio Masterclass course will
demonstrate exactly what a showreel
should be like, and how you can set
about making one.
If you wish, you can send in yourcompleted showreel, including all of
your practical work for the course, for
assessment and certication. There is no
additional charge for this.
How long is the course?
There are 12 modules, which you are
normally recommended to study at a
weekly pace. You can pause at any time
and take up to two years if you wish.
I have quite a lot of experiencealready. Will I still benet from the
course?
At Audio Masterclass we often meet
people in your situation who have
achieved a degree of success in sound
engineering or music recording.
However, they can feel uncomfortablethat they are making the best out of
a narrow range of knowledge, rather
than feeling condent that they know
as much as anyone in a similar position
would, who perhaps had better learning
opportunities. The course therefore
would give you the condence that all
the foundations of recording techniques
and music technology had been covered.
There is a lot of hype produced by
recording magazines that depend on
manufacturers advertising with them. Inreality, there are certain basics of audio
that anyone in the industry needs to
know. The course will give you exactly
that.
Can you advise on specic equipment
or software?
One of the purposes of the course is to
allow you to understand equipment and
software. By the end of the course you
will understand equipment and software
well, and you will be able to makeyour own purchasing decisions with
condence.
Can I pay in a currency other than US
dollars, UK pounds or Euros?
Yes. Whether you pay by PayPal,
Worldpay, bank transfer or Western
Union the payment processor will
convert currencies for you. You can
nd up-to-date exchange rates at www.
xe.com
Who is David Mellor?
David Mellor is Course Director of
Audio Masterclass, with 22 years of
experience in audio. You can learn
more about David Mellor at www.
audiomasterclass.com/about
Can I take this course from anywhere
in the world?
Yes. Even Antarctica, as long as you
have Internet access.
Frequently-Asked Questions...
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Enrollment Information...
Enrollment Fee
The enrollment fee for the Audio Masterclass Music
Production and Sound Engineering Online Course is availableat www.audiomasterclass.com/enroll
The course fee covers 12 modules, each including
introduction, comprehensive module text, check questions and
model answers, audio example les, detailed audio examples
notes, practical project, detailed practical project notes with
additional audio examples.
Audio Masterclass offers enrollments at several times during
the year. If you registered for the free Course Tour (available
at the Audio Masterclass website), then you will automatically be notied when enrollment is available.
You can try the course for 30 days. If you are not absolutely, totally, 100% delighted, your enrollment fee
will be fully refunded. (Continuation beyond Module 1 indicates your acceptance of the course.)
Enroll by PayPal
We recommend payment by PayPal as the easiest way to get started on the course. You can pay by debit or
credit card, or with your PayPal account if you have one. www.audiomasterclass.com/enroll
Enroll by WorldPay
We have an alternative payment page at www.audiomasterclass.com/payment if you prefer to pay viaWorldPay. WorldPay is part of The Royal Bank of Scotland, which is one of the largest banking groups in
the world.
Enroll by Bank Transfer
You can pay by bank transfer using the following account details...
Bank: National Westminster Bank, 1 Penn Road, Beaconseld, Buckinghamshire HP9 2PU, UK
Account name: Audio Masterclass
Account number 84029684
Bank sort code: 600209IBAN: GB10 NWBK 6002 0984 0296 84
BIC: NWBK GB 2L
Enroll by Check
Send your check to Audio Masterclass, 114 High Street, Tetsworth, Thame, OX9 7AE, United Kingdom.
Enroll by Western Union
Make your payment to David Mellor (who is Course Director of Audio Masterclass), then send an e-mail to
[email protected] quoting the reference number of the transaction and your address.
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