Sonic Foundry

Professional Audio Engineering & Sound Design

Master the technical and creative aspects of professional audio production, from recording and mixing to mastering and sound design, using industry-standard equipment and techniques employed in world-class recording studios.

Professional Audio Engineering Techniques:

• Studio Recording & Microphone Techniques: Multi-track recording with Pro Tools HDX and Logic Pro X, microphone placement for vocals and instruments, preamp selection and gain staging, acoustic treatment design, parallel compression and bus processing
• Mixing & Signal Processing: Console mixing on SSL, Neve, and API boards, EQ techniques with Pultec, API, and Neve equalizers, compression with Urei 1176, Empirical Labs Distressor, dynamic range management, stereo imaging and width control
• Mastering & Final Production: Mastering chain setup with professional converters, loudness standards for streaming platforms, analog mastering with tube compressors and tape machines, digital mastering with iZotope Ozone and FabFilter Pro-Q, vinyl cutting preparation
• Sound Design & Post-Production: Foley recording and editing, dialogue restoration with iZotope RX, surround sound mixing for film and television, sound effects creation and manipulation, automated dialogue replacement synchronization
• Studio Management & Client Relations: Session planning and workflow optimization, client communication during recording sessions, project budgeting and time management, equipment maintenance and calibration procedures

Industry Career Opportunities:

• Recording engineer at major record labels and independent studios
• Mixing engineer for commercial music production
• Mastering engineer for streaming and vinyl release preparation
• Post-production audio engineer for film and television
• Live sound engineer for concerts and broadcast events
• Audio consultant for architectural acoustics and studio design