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MUSTC 121 First-Year Audio Recording 1

Minimum Units: 3
Maximum Units: 3
Students gain a working knowledge of signal flow in a modern multi-track recording facility through the study and application of acoustics, decibels and microphones. This course is the first of a structured three-course sequence.
Add Consent: Not Required
Drop Consent: Not Required
Grading System: Student option grading
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
Course Learning Outcomes:
  • Demonstrate knowledge of basic waveform, acoustics, and studio construction terminology and concepts.
  • Utilize the common decibel scales: dB SPL, dBu, dBV, and dBm.
  • Apply the concepts of electricity and analyze basic electrical circuits.
  • Practice common and proper usage of microphones, microphone stands, and microphone cables.
  • Demonstrate popular microphone technique, including stereo microphone techniques.
  • Identify frequency changes in terms of hertz and decibels.

This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer


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