Contact:
Phone: 460-5625
/ Office # 245 BMH / E-Mail: wujcikd@mail.belmont.edu
Credit/Class
location: 3 Hours/Center for Music Business, Massey
B07
Class/Lab time(s):
CRN# 20312 - 3190.01l, 8:00-9:15am TR Lab: 11:00-12:20pm MW
CRN# 20338 - 3190.02l, 9:30-10:45am TR Lab:
12:30-1:50pm MW
Class Website: Blackboard via your BIC
account.
Educational
Objectives of the Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music: 1)
To provide a personalized career-oriented and practical educational program
in Music Business administration emphasizing the four themes of leadership,
innovation, private enterprise, and entrepreneurship. 2) To equip students with the ability to
communicate effectively, think critically, and make enlightened judgments about
their environment. 3) To emphasize quality classroom instruction within the
parameters of caring, Christian principles.
Course Description: AET 3190 Audio Engineering II (3) Prerequisite: AET 3090 and permission of instructor. A continuation of AET 3090, this course is an advanced study of the technical characteristics and performance of each component of the recording studio. Topics include advanced studio electronics and signal flow, computer-based digital recording and editing, analog and digital tape machine operations, automated console operations, condenser microphones, spatial signal processing, and the role of the audio engineer. The development of audio perception skills for recording engineers is emphasized. Lab hours required. ($30.00 course fee)
Learning
Outcomes: The
student will demonstrate:
·
an
appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of
the discipline of audio engineering
·
an
ability to apply current knowledge and adapt to emerging applications of
mathematics, science, engineering, and technology
·
an
ability to conduct, analyze and interpret experiments, and apply experimental
results to improve processes
·
an
ability to apply creativity in the design of systems, components, or processes
appropriate to program objectives
·
an
ability to function effectively on teams
·
an
ability to identify, analyze and solve technical problems
·
an
ability to communicate effectively
·
a
recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning
·
an
ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities
·
a
respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal
and global issues
·
a
commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement
·
an appreciation for the arts,
humanities, religion, social sciences, and natural sciences
·
an awareness of the complex nature of the
world around them and become engaged with that larger whole
Performance
Criteria:
·
identify and differentiate the
components of the NEVE (Studio A), SSL (Studio B), and Mackie (Studio C)
consoles explaining their function
·
identify and contrast the internal
patchbays of the NEVE (Studio A), SSL (Studio B), and Mackie (Studio C) consoles
explaining their function
·
examine the purpose and function of the
central patchbay system
·
perform an accurate calibration of the
Studer 827 analog tape machine and explain the significance of proper bias
setting
·
apply advanced stereo distant miking
techniques using condenser microphones
·
demonstrate the use of ProTools as a
multitrack tape machine by:
o
creating session files
o
transferring tracks/files between
formats used
o
recording, managing, and creating
backup files
o
transferring files over the
network
·
demonstrate a knowledge of SMPTE chase
lock by synchronizing a digital transfer
·
demonstrate mixing back into ProTools
and Nuendo, normalizing, and bounce to disk.
·
demonstrate basic automation functions
using Flying Faders (Neve console), and Ultimation (SSL console).
·
demonstrate a knowledge of the
parameters and function of a compressor, limiter, gate, and expander,
internally by use of the console, and externally, by use of available outboard
gear.
·
demonstrate advanced dynamic processing
by creating external keying, ducking, and de-essing.
·
develop a basic understanding of sound
localization, spatial processing, binaural hearing, Jeffress's neural model of auditory
psychoacoustics, sound in an enclosed space, the precedence effect and echo
suppression processing, the duplex theory, and Mill's minimum audible angle
(MAA) units.
·
demonstrate an advanced knowledge of
the use of reverb, delay, and special effects by applying proper optimization
of the effect send and return.
·
describe how developments in recording
technology have influenced trends in business
·
define, interpret, and apply a technical
language for use within the music business industry
·
assess the quality of audio, and recording
techniques developed using critical listening skills
·
create two recording projects that
confirm the use of gained knowledge, require individual hands-on experience,
and synthesize quality audio recording principles.
Accommodation of Disabilities: In
compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities
Act,
Course Requirements:
Text & Materials:
1) Current
edition of the Audio Engineering 2 Workbook (New Frontier Publishing). 2) Current edition of Audio in Media
(7th Ed.) by Stanley R. Alten (Wadsworth Publishing Co.). 3) Course handouts
distributed in class and on class website.
You are responsible for all
information contained in the workbook and other readings as assigned. A class
notebook/binder and a three hole puncher is recommended. 4) Recording supplies comprising: 2-inch analog master tape
(furnished) (2) blank DVD-R’s; several blank CD-R’s; and (1) 3.5 inch computer
disk(s) are needed. A CD label will be required
for identifying your final project. 5) An
external USB 2.0/firewire drive, or a USB flash drive is highly recommended for
personal backup of your projects.
Attendance:
As
per current Undergraduate Bulletin at:
http://www.belmont.edu/catalog/undergrad2006jun/apolicy/index.html
Roll is taken during every class and lab. Strict attendance is critical to your progress
and performance.
Participation and Prepared
assignments:
You are
expected to:
You are required to engineer two recording projects.
A) Three
sessions comprising a 2-inch 30 ips analog tracking session in Studio A, transferred
to PRO TOOLS (24bit 48kHz) for overdubs to be done on the PRO TOOLS TDM in
Studio C, mixed in and to ProTools, using NEVE Flying Faders Automation, and
bounced to disk (16 bit 44.1 kHz stereo interleaved) to be burned to CD using
Toast software. You must provide two
mixes; 1) stereo full 2) track only. Project
1 is due Tuesday, Feb 27 including all documentation. Immediately following the
initial tracking session of your song, you must complete a stereo 2 mix and
record it back to tape as a cue reference for your overdubs. You must also burn a CD of this mix to the
Alesis Masterlink, or the HHB burner.
The CD is due the first class following your tracking session. Remember to do this BEFORE transferring to
Protools.
B) Three
sessions comprised of Tracking on RADAR in studio A, Overdubs in Studio B, and Mixed
on the SSL using Ultimation. You are to provide two mixes; 1) stereo
full 2) track only. Mixing is done to stereo track(s) in Nuendo, normalized and exported as stereo mix files, stereo
interleaved 44.1 kHz 16 bit, and saved on the
Assistant Sessions:
In order to gain hands-on
experience, you are required to serve as assistant engineer for recording
sessions in the CMB studios. Credit for
assisting is based on an hourly basis.
Every assistant hour will receive a credit of 6.25 points. (16hrs = 100%) Bonus credit may be earned by
completion of more than 16 assistant hours up to a maximum of 120 points. Credit hours will be logged via the CMB
Studio Invoice database system. You must
be properly booked on the session and sign the invoice at the end of the
session in order to receive credit. Each session will have one required
assistant, and may also have one additional assistant. On Project 1, AE2
students are the required assistant on the Tracking & Mixing sessions and
may also have an optional AE1 assistant.
Project 1 Overdubs are required to use an AE1 assistant. On Project 2, an AE1 assistant is required
for Tracking and an AE2 assistant for Overdubs & Mixing (This is also noted
on the session work order). Audio 2
students receive the first three calls to assist on all non-class
projects, providing more opportunity to work with upper classmen.
Lab Sessions:
In order to gain experience with specific tasks, you are
required to participate in various lab sessions. Credit for lab participation is based on lab
hours completed. Each lab session equals
10 points. Bonus credit may be earned by completing more than 13 labs. Bonus lab sessions will receive 10 bonus
points added to the lab grade. Total bonus lab points may not exceed 20. Lab sessions are scheduled on MW. To allow
ample hands-on experience, class enrollment is split for labs. Choose one day to
report during the duration of the semester.
Accommodation of Disabilities: In
compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with
Disabilities Act,
Honor Code:
It
is the responsibility of each student to abide by the Belmont University Honor
Code. As members of the
“I will not give or
receive aid during examinations; I will not give or receive false or
impermissible aid in course work, in the preparation of reports, or in any
other type of work that is to be used by the instructor as the basis of my
grade; I will not engage in any form of academic fraud. Furthermore, I will
uphold my responsibility to see to it that others abide by the spirit and
letter of this Honor Pledge.”
Testing:
There will be a Midterm, Two (unannounced) Quizzes, and a Final Exam. Each will be comprehensive and inclusive
of all class content and assigned reading material covered to that date. Exams
will also include a Practical, or a competency based demonstration of your
ability. There are NO "MAKE-UP"
quizzes or exams.
Grading Scale:
Grading scale as per the current Undergraduate
Bulletin located at:
http://www.belmont.edu/catalog/undergrad2006jun/apolicy/ap_as.html
Evaluation:
Credit will be given for the following:
|
Item |
Percentile (%) |
|
1. 2 Quizzes: written, oral, or
practical (unannounced) |
5 |
|
2. Midterm exam: written,
practical & documentation |
15 |
|
3. Final exam: written &
practical |
25 |
|
4. Recording projects (Grade based on technical aspects
of the project, not the music or musical performance) |
20 |
|
5. Labs |
20 |
|
6. Assistant Sessions |
15 |
Audit Students:
As
per the current Belmont University Bulletin (catalog), students who
audit are allowed to attend classes as a "non-participant in a non-credit, non-degree seeking status." However, audit students are encouraged to
participate in class discussions and labs and to attend and observe recording
sessions in the Center for Music Business studios. Students who audit will not be given a report
topic, recording project, or allowed to assist as second engineer on project
recording sessions. In addition, since
auditing is a non-credit status, participation as an audit will not meet the
minimum qualifications for booking and participating in recording sessions held
in the Center for Music Business Studios.
Final Exam:
CRN#
20312 - 3190.01l, 8:00-9:15am TR - Final
Practical Exam Thursday, 8:00am, May 3rd
CRN# 20338 - 3190.02l, 9:30-10:45am
TR - Final Practical Exam Tuesday,
8:00am, May 8th
This is a timed, practical test.
You will need to report at your designated assigned time. Exams will only be given during the scheduled
final exam time, and may not be taken early, or during another class section.
Lab Schedule:
CRN#
20312 - 3190.01l, 8:00-9:15am TR Lab: 11:00-12:20pm MW
CRN#
20338 - 3190.02l, 9:30-10:45am TR Lab: 12:30-1:50pm MW