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At Audio Academy, the industry teaches
and trains you!
Industry personnel from the domestic as well
as the global music scene impart their skill
and know-how.
Work on live projects
with the best in the industry!
What makes Audio Academy unique
among audio schools across the country:
a) Faculty drawn from the industry
b) Cutting edge technology
c) Solid practical (hands-on) training
Located in the outskirts of Bangalore
city with a sprawling campus and
cutting edge equipment is
Audio Academy. Promoted
by leading audio engineer
Niranjan Shivaram, it has
the backing of industry
leaders and veterans.
In the agship program,
students are provided
comprehensive
instruction in the
theoretical foundation
and practical dimensions
of audio engineering.
Short courses cover a wide range
of subjects, such as Mixing & System
Design, DJ ing, and a course on Audio Basics.
We invite interested students upwards of high
school.
Audio Pros, Musicians and Hobbyists: We also
have courses for you!!
is being envisioned as a top tier school providing regular
and short courses in audio engineering.
selecting and setting up microphones. amps and
other equipment.

- To mix and edit audio, and create sound effects for
live performances and prerecorded events.
- To use Digital Mixing Boards and MIDI to
synchronize and equalize audio with visuals.
This also includes creating sound effects for
productions.
Where, with what, and from whom?

Just 6 kms from KR Puram, tucked away amidst
elds and factories, Audio Academy is a breath of
fresh air.
With over 10,000 sq.ft. of campus area, Audio
Academy boasts of an in-campus LIVE GIG AREA
and a state of the art studio. The Studio equipment
includes a Pro Tools HD System, iMacs, Digital
Control Surfaces, and Studio Monitors. The Live
setup includes, Meyer Sound Tops & Subs, AVID
Venue SC-48, SMART Real-time Analyzers, and a
DSP-based Loudspeaker Management System.
Who is an audio engineer?
An audio engineer is someone with experience
and training in the production and manipulation
of sound through mechanical or digital means.
An audio engineer uses equipment to record,
synchronize, mix or reproduce music, voices, or
sound effects. He or she can work in the movie,
music (live & studio), theater or gaming industries.
Audio Engineering combines the creative and
procedural aspects of music and sound.
What do you learn?
- To liaise and confer with producers & musicians.
- To achieve the desired sound for a show
or production.
- To design, set up, and test recording equipment for
sessions and live performances.
- To regulate volume level and sound quality during
recording sessions, aided by consoles.
- To prepare recording sessions for artists - such as
Niranjan
Shivaram
Niranjan is a
freelance
audio expert
with over a
decades experience
in the industry. He is an
accomplished and well-known audio engineer.
Having trained with Meyer Sound, he has worked
with Jethro Tull, Aerosmith, Iron Maiden, and
Metallica to name a few. Apart from mixing and
mastering music for a whole lot of local bands,
Niranjan also travels with bands like Swarathma,
O u r f a c u l t y i s t h e b e s t i n t h e i n d u s t r y
Learning from sound engineers who are part
of bands like Rush and Coldplay is generally
what dreams are made of. And for individuals
passionate about sound, the incentive just gets
bigger! Our visiting faculty includes distinguished
professionals from the global music scene.
Thermal and a Quarter, and Avial as their preferred
sound engineer. As a certied VENUE instructor,
Niranjan also lends tech support to AVID consoles in
India and abroad.
Rahul Samuel
With a Diploma in Sound Engineering, Rahul Samuel
began his career with Acoustic Control. He moved
on to working with the likes of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy,
Kailash Kher (Kailasa),Gerard Machado & Band,
Eliana Burki (Switzerland) & Agog (Amsterdam). He
has been instrumental in the design and setup of
various audio systems across the country.
Pr ograms of f er ed:
With the insatiable market demand for qualied
and competent sound engineers, Audio Academy
graduates would be top picks.
Internships will be offered with bands, audio
rental companies, and studios to those pursuing
careers in Live Sound or Studio sound.
2 Mixing & System Design
This program is for individuals from the audio
industry who would like to brush up on the basics
of audio and get up to speed with the latest in
the business.
This 10-day program includes recording and
mixing techniques, fundamentals of system
design, acoustical factors in system interaction as
well as techniques to automate Live Sound.
1 A Certicate Program in Recording Arts
Any higher secondary (10+2) graduate,
passionate about audio and looking to explore
and develop his/her creative and technical skills,
is eligible.
This intensive program could be pursued as a
12 month full time, 18 month part time, or a
24 month weekend program. You begin with
learning the basics of sound, electronics, rigging,
and safety. You then move on to understanding
speakers and ampliers, the software (ProTools),
miking techniques, and digital signal processing.
By this time you will be procient in recording
and mixing in a studio as well as a live show.
You will also be trained on acoustics and system
design. To complete the course it is mandatory
that you take up the highly acclaimed Avid Pro
Tools or Avid Venue Certication Examination.
Graduating students would be easily absorbed by
the industry rewarding them with lucrative and
fullling careers. They could work with reputed
bands, music companies and studios.
3 DIY course for musicians
This program is for musicians who want to learn to
program, record, mix, and master their own music.
This 4-day weekend program includes basic
acoustics, miking techniques, selecting studio
monitors, programming and MIDI. The program will
also touch upon uses of FX, optimizing levels for
mixes, mixing techniques and nalizing projects.
4 Audio basics for everybody
Any person curious about technology powering the
audio industry will benet from this program.
This 4-day weekend program will familiarize you
with technical jargon, the equipment used in the
industry, techniques used to record voices and
basics of digital audio work stations.
5 DJ Course
Immerse yourself in the complete Art of DJing!
Beat matching, mixing, programming sets... youll
learn it all in this 4-day weekend course.
Whether youre a beginner or a pro, our
curriculum is designed to accommodate all skill
levels. It goes unsaid that we teach and train on
industry standard equipment to ensure adequate
prep before the trained individuals rst gig.
RECORDING ARTS & LIVE SOUND
Module 1 Credit Hours: 40
Introduction to Sound
Basics of Sound & Structure of Sound
Frequency Response, Sound Level & Related
Relationships, Dynamic Range, Graphic Eqs,
Balanced vs Unbalanced Signals
Learning to Design and Read Technical Riders
Power
How to use a multimeter
Soldering
Soldering of Cables
Connecting Power Cables
Electrical Connections
Electrical Connectors
Revision / Practicals
Module 2 Credit Hours: 40
Speakers & Ampliers
Basic Electronics
Pre ampliers
Power ampliers
DI
Connections
Speaker Components
Passive & Active Speakers
Revision / Practicals
Module 3 Credit Hours: 20
Basic Rigging & Safety
Basic Rigging Calculating Loads & Identication
of Hardware
Manual Hoist & Electrical Hoist Use and
Maintenance
Truss & Scaffolding
Revision/Practicals
Module 4 Credit Hours: 60
Acoustical Factors & Speaker Interaction
Comb Filters
Conventional Speaker Array (2-way, 3-way, 4-way)
Line Array
Analog Crossovers Filters
Digital Signal Processing
Ear Training Part 1
Revision / Practicals
Module 5 Credit Hours: 100
Pro Tools & Venue
Introduction to Analog Mixers
Pro Tools 101 & 110 Course Curriculum provided
by AVID USA
Venue - 110V & 210V - Course Curriculum provided
by AVID USA
Revision / Practicals
Module 6 Credit Hours: 80
Mixers & Multicores
Working with Digital Mixers - AVID Venue & AVID
C24 - Hands-on Studio & Live Sessions
Patching & Patch-Bays
Outboard Gear and Processing
Digital and Analog Multicores
Revision / Practicals
Module 7 Credit Hours: 40
Microphones 40
Miking Techniques
Wireless Microphones
Feedback
Ear Training Part 2 -- Learning to determine
Feedback Frequencies
Virtual Sound Check
Revision / Practicals
Module 8 Credit Hours: 80
System Design
System Design & System Setup
Real Time Analyzers
Equalizing Main PA
Equalizing Monitors
FOH Mix
Monitor Mix
Live Recording & Broadcast Distribution
Radio
Teleconferencing
Meyer Sound MAPP ONLINE PRO
Revision / Practicals
Minimum Credit Hours Required 400
Students can choose from the following
certications from AVID, USA.
Pro Tool 101,110 - Certication (Studio) OR
Venue 110V, 210 V Certication (Live Sound).
These are certications from AVID, USA.
Practicals - Live Setup and Mixing, Studio
Setup & Mixing Hands on Bands will be
brought in for students to gain invaluable
practical knowledge.
Internship - 2 months.
Project Students will have to complete a
Studio Session or a Live Sound Session of
Mixing & Mastering.
MIXING & SYSTEM DESIGN
Module 1
Basics of Sound & Structure of Sound
Eqs, Balanced vs Unbalanced Signals
Learning to Design and Read Technical Riders
Power
How to use a Multimeter
Methodology to Soldering Cables
Power Cable Ratings, Connectors & Connections
Basic Electronics
Pre Ampliers & Power Amps
Passive & Active Speakers
Conventional Array vs Line Array
Module 2
Acoustical Factors & Speaker Interaction
Comb Filters
Conventional Speaker Array (2-way, 3-way, 4-way)
Line Array
Digital & Analog Crossovers
Module 3
Mixing Techniques & Miking Techniques
Different Types of Microphones & their use
Miking Techniques
Wireless Microphones
Power using Analog Mixers
Pro Tools Basics
Venue Use of Avid Venue Consoles
Power Cable Ratings, Connectors & Connections
Patching & Patch-Bays
Outboard Gear and Processing
Module 4
System Design
System Design & System Setup
Real Time Analyzers Smart & Flux Pure Analyzer
Equalizing Main PA
Equalizing Monitors
FOH Mix
Monitor Mix
Live Recoding & Broadcast
DIY FOR MUSICIANS
Module 1
Introduction to Sound
Basics of Sound & Structure of Sound
Eqs , Balanced vs Unbalanced Signals
Passive & Active Speakers
Difference between Studio Speakers &
Public Address Systems
Different Types of Microphones & their use
Module 2
Programing
Drums in Pro Tools
Tempo & Genre
MIDI editing: add groove and feel to your beats
Building Custom Drum Kits: Create your own
Sounds
Module 3
Audio Recording & Editing
Pro Tools Recording & Editing
Optimum Recording Levels
Miking Techniques for various instruments
Live Recording
Module 4
Use of Effects & Mixing
Balancing Levels & Panning
Inserting Effects & How to use them
Finalizing your project
Mastering Basics
AUDIO BASICS
Module 1
Introduction to Sound
Basics of Sound & Structure of Sound
Learning Technical Lingo
Block Diagrams of System Setup
Passive & Active speakers
Learning to choose between Studio Monitors &
Headphones
Different types of Microphones & their use
Module 2
Audio Recording & Editing
Pro Tools Recording & Editing Basics
Optimum Recording Levels
Miking Techniques for various instruments
DJ COURSE
Module 1
Equipment & Set-up
Equipment & functions
Turntables, mixer and cartridges
Introduction to CDJs Digital Turn Table
Module 2
Drop Mixing
Switching between styles and tempos
Matching levels
Cueing
Crossfading
Module 3
Beat Matching
Adjust speed of record/CD player
Manually adjust the speed of the record
Pitch shifting
Crossfading smoothly
Module 4
Record Your Mix
Preparing to record
Basic recording technique
Basic editing
Burn your mix to CD
We know how to create top
tier audio engineers.
Would you want to be one?
40/2 Virgo Nagar (Opp. Cipla Factory) Bangalore 560 049
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