So You Wanna Be An Engineer?

A two day weekend experience where participants will learn the basics of audio engineering - developing their ability to more effectively record themselves, record others, or even expand on existing engineering skills.

Day 1: Basics & Recording

• Hardware — Cables, Gear, Instruments, Interfaces, Microphones

• DAWs — Pro Tools

• Signal Flow

• Recording Template & Routing

• Workflow — Quick keys, communication, synergy

Day 2: Arranging, Editing, & Mixing

• What does this mix call for?

• Clip gain, automation, noise cleaning

• Corrective measures (subtractive EQ, clip gain, fades, deessing)

• Additive measures (additive EQ, compression, saturation, etc)

• FX & “moments”

• Mix bus treatment

• Printing