Recording Technology

Technology is the bedrock of the audio industry, so naturally it anchors OIART's program as well. Hands-on training is the only way to truly learn how to use audio equipment, which is why every piece of gear in our six studios is for touching, not looking.

All Recording Technology classes are held in our specially designed lecture studios, where every lesson and demonstration is immediately followed by a specific, practical lab session.

How practical? By mid-May you’ll already be developing your own projects so you can build a portfolio that clearly reflects your chosen career path. From analog and digital recorders, to advanced signal processing, within 11 months you’ll be able to confidently work in any professional-grade recording situation.

Course Outline

Topic Format
Microphones Lectures/Labs
Wired/Wireless Transmission Lectures/Labs
Analog and Digital Consoles Lectures/Labs
Analog and Digital Tape Machines Lectures/Labs
Synchronization Lectures/Labs
Loudspeakers Lectures
Balance Mixing Lectures/Labs
Signal Processing

Lectures/Labs
Signal Processing – Equalization Lectures/Labs
Signal Processing – Reverb Lectures/Labs
Signal Processing – Delay Lectures/Labs
Signal Processing – Compression/Expansion

Lectures/Labs
Signal Processing – Pitch Lectures/Labs
Noise Reduction Lectures
Automation Lectures/Labs
Surround Sound Lectures/Labs
Advanced Signal Flow Applications Lectures
Live Sound Recording Lectures
Total Class Hours 164
Total Lab Hours 144
Course Length 3 Semesters