If you are looking for a career as a sound engineer or music producer or a mix of both then our Expander Sound Engineering Course (180 days) is for you. It is basically for those students who wish to dedicate more time and dedication into learning. You will undergo in-depth training in all aspects of professional audio engineering and music production covering from basic sound theories - signal flow to mixing and mastering and to creating your own professional mixed song. AVID’s Pro Tools 100 level certification is an embedded gem of this course. It prepares students for any professional environment in the audio industry.

• For students who wish to pursue in-depth training in all aspects of professional audio engineering and music production covering from basic sound theories - signal flow to mixing and mastering and to prepare students for any professional environment in the audio industry.
• Get into industry ready mode
• In-depth sound theory classes
• Learn Audio recording, Editing, Mixing and Mastering
• Get AVID Protools 100 level Certification
• Learn Logic Pro X and its workflow
• Build your own track from scratch
• Score for Films
• Get your hand on modern Studio gears
• Learn the Concepts of Acoustic Treatment
• Sync-sound for Films
• Learn the nuances of Music business
• Sound Design for Films
• Understand the concept of Mixing
• Hands-on full-fledged project

Basic Sound Theory (SPSE101)

Frequency, Wavelength, Phase, Period, amplitude, Nyquist Theorem, The Doppler effect, decibel, Voltage, Power, SPL, SNR, The ear, Threshold of hearing, Threshold of pain, Frequency Spectrum, Frequency Response, Energy Distribution, Wave Propagation.

Microphones (SPSE102)

Introduction, Listening with microphone, Types of microphones (Dynamic, condenser, Electret condenser), Acoustic and Electric characteristics, Pickup pattern (Omni directional, Cardioid, Bi-directional, Super cardioid, Hyper cardioid,), Frequency response, Proximity effect, Transient response, Sensitivity, Microphone SPL, Impedance, Signal to noise ratio, Phantom power, Shotgun Microphones, Lavalier Microphones, hand-held Microphones, Noise cancelling microphones, Wireless Microphone Systems, Gain staging, Wind screen and Pop- filters, Shock mounts, Microphone placement techniques

Cables (SPSE103)

Objective of cables, Types of Interference, Transmission Loss and Conductivity, Types of Noise, STP, UTP, Balance and Unbalance cable, Insert or Y cable , Direct Injection (DI) Color Codes, Types of Connectors, Testing and Soldiering, Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Mixers , Interfaces, Preamps and Equipment (SPSE104)

Small and Large Mixers, Analogue and Digital Mixing Consoles, Preamplifiers, A/D, D/A, Sampling Quantization and Bit-Depth, High Pass filter, Low Pass Filter, Pad, Sends and Inserts, AFL/PFL , Pan, Mute, Solo, Sub Group, VCA, Master Fader, Signal Routing, Signal Processor, Patchbay, Talkback Systems, Amplifiers, Loudspeakers .

Filters, Dynamics, and Processors(SPSE105)

Types of Equalizer, Additive and Subtractive Eq, Parametric and Semi Parametric Eq, Compressor and Limiter, Side Chain, Reverb, Delay, Analogue and Digital Processor.

Acoustic Science (SPSE106)

Introduction, Absorption Coefficient, Reflection of waves, Refraction, Diffraction, Eco, Direct Sound, Early Reflection, Reverberation, Reverberation Time Theoretical Treatment, Optimum Reverberation Time, Measurement of Time of Reverberation, Doubling, Architectural Acoustic, Factors affecting the acoustic of buildings, Sound distribution in Auditorium, Perquisites for good acoustics.

Location Sound/Sync Sound (SPSE107)

Introduction to Location sound recording, The importance of good location sound recordist, Overview of a basic sound kit Microphones, shotgun microphones, lavalier microphones, Pickup pattern (Omni directional, Cardioid, Supercardioid, Hypercardioid), Multi track field recorder, Wireless frequencies, How to conceal microphones, controlling Ambient noise, Sound Cart, The boom pole, Blimp, and Windscreens, Log sheets

Live Sound Engineering (SPSE108)

Digital and Analogue Live Mixing Console, Effect Rack and Graphic Equalizer, Snake/Multicore Cable, MADI, Optical and Digital Cable, In-Ear Monitors, FOH and Foldback Mix, Microphone Technique, Feedback Issue, Loudspeaker Management, Crossovers, Power Amplifier, Line array, Live Show Recording.

Protools Basic (SPPT101)

Advanced Protools (SPPT201)

Music Production Technique (SPMP101)

Types of Genre in Music, Factors of Good Music, Concept of Spectrum, Selection of Instruments, Vocal Techniques, Making Harmonies, Designing and Recording Chorus, Orchestral Arrangement and Technique, Building Rhythmic Structure, Finalizing Track for Production.

Advanced Music Theory (SPMP102)

Introduction, Basic Theory (Circle of 5th and 4th), Intro to Relative minors, Minor Scales ( Natural, Harmonic and Melodic), Scale Identification Practice, Family Chords, Chord Identification practice, Intro to Music production 1(Layering, Instrument selection, etc), Composing Music sections, Staff Notation

Logic Pro X (SPMP103)

Exploring the Interface, Recording Audio, Editing Audio, Recording MIDI, Programming and Editing MIDI, Programming Drums, Manipulating Tempo and Time Stretching, Arranging and Preparing for the Mix, Mixing, Automating the Mix and Using Control Surfaces, Making Backups, Solving Audio and MIDI Routing Problems, Optimizing Hardware Performance and Addressing Unexpected Behaviours.

Ableton Live (SPMP104)

Introduction to Ableton live 10, Authorization and basic concepts, Arrangement View, Session View and clip view, Audio clips , Tempo and Warping, Editing Midi notes and Velocities, Converting Audio to Midi, Using Grooves, Launching clips, Routing and I/O, Mixing, Recording New Clips, Working with Instrument and Effects, Instrument, Drum and Effect Racks, Automation and Editing Envelopes, Working with Video, Max for Live and Push, Link, Synchronization and ReWire, Keyboard Shortcuts Recapitulation

Electronic Music (SPMP105)

A History(The Early Pioneers of Electronic Music), Emergence of Electronic Music, The Voice Modules of Synthesizers, Midi and CV(Control Voltage), Analogue Vs. Digital Vs. Software Synthesizers, Types of Synthesizers, Synthesizer Accessories and Effects in Virtual and Hardware, Patch making and experimentation (Part I), Patch making and Experimentation (Part II)

Scoring for Films (SPMP106)

Understanding DAWs for Music Score, Global Settings, SMTP, Elements of Music Scoring, Understanding Frames with emotions, Understanding Dynamics of Scene, Dialogue Mapping, Character Signature Making, Composing In Fixed Time frame, Exporting Stems for Mix.

Music Business(SPMP(107)

Global Copyright and Laws, Market Trend and Analysis, Record label and Distributors, Profit and Loss Anticipation, Project Life cycle, Royalties and Revenue, YouTube/Facebook/Streaming App Monetization, Dealing with IPRS

Mixing (SPSE109)

Elements of Mixing, Genre based Approach, Use of Eqs, Use of Compressor, Managing Low Frequencies, Side Chain Compression, Parallel Compression, Mixing Drums, Mixing Vocals, Mixing Guitars, Multichannel Mix, Loudness War, Exporting Tracks for Mastering.

• Ages: 16+
• Registration fee - 2000/-
• Grade 12 pass or equivalent
• Fees: Rs.92,600/-