Introduction to MTR

  • Starting dates in March and September
  • Evening course (6:30pm to 9:30pm)
  • 11 in studio classes of 3 hours each
  • Limited class size of 4 students
  • Tuition is $795.00 CAD
  • No previous experience is required
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Our Introduction to Multi-Track Recording course has been popular among home recordists and musicians alike for many years. We provide a good balance of theoretical and practical training which all takes place in the studio. This course delivers a comprehensive introduction to the analogue "recording chain", subjects covered include Consoles, Microphones, Multi-Track Recorders and Signal Processors. During the course our students are led through a complete recording session.

  • Course Outline

    • Class 1 - Book and materials handed out. Introduction to the "Recording Chain". Physics of Sound (Acoustics)
    • Class 2 - The Recording Console. Signal routing continued.
    • Class 3 - Microphones & Microphone Techniques.
    • Class 4 - Miking Drums. A session drummer introduces students to the drum kit.
    • Class 5 - Introduction to Signal Processors. EQ, VGA, Auxillary system.
    • Class 6 - Introduction to the Multi-Track Recorder.
    • Class 7 - Basic Multi-Track Recording session.
    • Class 8 - Full Multi-Track Recording session. Bedtracks.
    • Class 9 - Full Multi-Track Recording session continued. Overdubs.
    • Class 10 - Full Multi-Track Recording session continued. Mixing.
    • Class 11 - Review