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Studio Music Recording I
Course: MUC195

First Term: 2018 Fall
 Lec + Lab   3 Credit(s)   5 Period(s)   5 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T


Description: Basic principles of studio sound recording. Emphasis on musical acoustics, operation of recording equipment, studio setups, and multitrack recording. Includes studio session process and musical production decisions



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify the characteristics of musical acoustic waveforms. (I)
2. Identify sound pressure levels. (II)
3. Identify and describe acoustical perceptions of direction. (III)
4. Describe thresholds of loudness levels and measure these levels.
5. Identify and describe elements of a recording chain. (V)
6. Identify and describe types, directional design, and consideration of the use of microphones, and demonstrate correct positioning. (VI)
7. Demonstrate the process used in a studio music recording session.
8. Demonstrate the process used in a studio music recording session. (VIII)
9. Identify and demonstrate the use of common noise reduction devices. (IX)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Characteristics of Musical Acoustic Waveforms
   A. Frequency
   B. Amplitude
   C. Velocity
   D. Wavelength
   E. Shape
   F. Phase
   G. Harmonics
   H. Envelope
II. Sound Pressure Levels
   A. Beats
   B. Combination tones
   C. Masking
III. Acoustical Perceptions of Direction
   A. Relative intensity
   B. Time of incidence of sound
   C. Phase
   D. Complexity of waveform
IV. Loudness Levels
   A. Thresholds
      1. Hearing
      2. Pain
      3. Feeling
   B. Measurements
      1. Phon
      2. Sone
V. Recording Chain
   A. Transducers
   B. Sound
      1. Direct
      2. Reflected
   C. Time
      1. Decay
      2. Reverberation
   D. Ambience
   E. Leakage
   F. Separation
VI. Microphones
   A. Types 1 Dynamic
      2. Ribbon
      3. Condenser
   B. Directional design
      1. Cardioid or uni-directional
      2. Hyper-cardioid
      3. Omni-directional
   C. Use considerations
      1. Impedance
      2. Specifications
      3. Phasing
      4. Choice
      5. Placement
      6. Instruments
VII. Studio Music Recording Session
   A. Multi-track recording
   B. Monitor selections
   C. Selective synchronization
   D. Musical production decisions
   C. Magnetic tape
   D. Configuration
      1. Head
      2. Track
   E. Tape speeds
   F. Print-through
   G. Cleaning heads
   H. Demagnetizing
VIII. Studio Music Recording Session
   A. Multi-track recording
   B. Monitor selections
   C. Selective synchronization
   D. Musical production decisions
IX. Noise Reduction Devices
   A. Dolby system
      1. A Type
      2. B Type
   B. DBX system
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 2/26/2008

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