Interesting... I would love to see your syllabus with this course.
Hi, KitC. Very simple syllabus. It starts off with The Physics of Sound - an understanding of how sound is produced, behaves, characteristics, etc., as received by the ear (psyco-acoustics) + safety issues on hearing. Next is a full discussion on the microphone, which is the start of the acquisition portion and how sound is transduced from acoustic to electronic and vice versa, characteristics and types of mics; discussion on mic techniques and usage for voice and instruments; problem areas like phasing, etc. Then, an extensive understanding of the mixer - its various parts; setting gains, use of the auxes, and an exhaustive discussion on equalization, characteristics and usage; understanding important frequencies that help out in mixing, etc. Finally, effects processors - understanding them, their usage in controlling sound and suggested settings. This includes compressor limiters, reverbs, delays, noise gates, expanders, duckers, etc. Hands on and "ear experiences" are all part of the course. So far, with the training I have conducted for TV, it has, to a certain extent, worked. It is a process. My objective is basically to plant awareness on the part of the trainees - provide them with the right foundation. With the initial knowledge that they have acquired, they will "experience sound" and understand it more as they encounter it in their work. The ability to appreciate audio does not happen overnight. It takes some time to "acquire the taste," ika nga. They are to exert effort to train their ears to "listen and hear," their most important instrument in audio. As long as the right foundation is planted, correct practices follow. My work is done.
Yun lang. Regards,