Advanced Diploma in Sound Engineering and Music Technology
Students prepare for a professional career in the music and film industry.
The advanced diploma course offers much creative work and experimentation similar to work experience in professional recording
and post production studios. Students progress from here to the ultimate professional Recording, Mixing & Mastering Award.
Qualification obtained: Academy of Sound Advanced Diploma
Modules
Module 601 Pro Tools DAW Advanced:
Compression - EQ - Sound Effects - Editing - Sync to Picture
Recording - Mixing - Automation - Formats - AD/DA
Module 602 Advanced MIDI Techniques:
Battery 4 Drums - Moog Mother 32 - Moog Sub 37
M-Tron Pro - Minimonsta - Absynth 5 - Sampling - Kontakt
Module 603 Stereo Microphone Techniques:
XY. Near Co-Incidental - Mid-Side - Spaced Pair - Mic Amps
AKG C414 matched pair - AKG C451 matched pair
Neumann KM184 matched pair - Neve 1073 DPX - Neve 9098
Stereo recording techniques in sync to picture
Module 604 Advanced Compression & Dynamics:
Software & Hardware
Neve 33609 - Stereo Distressors - SSL Buss Compressor
Side-chain compression - Parallel compression
Mix buss compression - Limiting - Mastering compression
Module 605 Advanced Equalisation Techniques:
Software & Hardware
Summit Audio EQP 200B - Pultec EQ - Neve 9098 EQ
Manley Massive Passive Stereo Mixing & Mastering EQ
Module 606 Advanced Sound Effects:
Software & Hardware
Eventide H8000FW - Bricasti M7 - TC2290 - Eventide H3000
Altiverb 7 - Sound Toys - Boss Tremolo & Delay - Eventide 2016
Module 607 Automation Mixing Techniques:
Neve 5088 Automation - Control Surfaces Research - Flying Faders
Auto Read - Auto Write - Auto Touch - Auto Latch - Total DAW Integration
Module 608 Film Sound Design - Advanced Post Production:
Create music - foley - ambience - sound effects for a film clip
Record live drums and various instruments in sync to picture
Module 609 Introduction to Mastering Techniques:
Software & Hardware - Ratio - Attack - Release - Gain Reduction
SSL Compressor - SSL EQ - Neve 33609 - Manley Massive Passive
Module 610 Business Plan - Home Studio Design - Portfolio:
Personal business plan - Home Studio Design - Create A Professional Portfolio & CV
Payment Method:
Registration fee: €750
€215.00 per month for 10 months via direct debit: €2,150
Portfolio assessment & certification fee: €550
Total Cost: €3,450
You can pay in full in advance
- No more than three students per class
- Students can combine courses
- One x 2 hour class per week, day or evening
- Duration: one academic year part-time, day or evening
Terms and conditions apply
Advanced Diploma Registration Fee
