Sound Engineering

Creative, Media & Services · Beginner–Intermediate · 40 hours

Capture, mix and produce great audio — signal flow, microphones, recording, mixing and live sound — for music, broadcast and events in South Africa.

What you'll learn

• Understand sound and signal flow
• Use microphones and recording gear
• Record and edit audio
• Mix and balance a track
• Run live sound at events

Course modules

• Module 1: The Science of Sound
• Module 2: Signal Flow
• Module 3: Microphones
• Module 4: Recording
• Module 5: Editing
• Module 6: Mixing
• Module 7: Effects & Processing
• Module 8: Live Sound
• Module 9: Mastering & Delivery
• Module 10: The Audio Industry & Careers
• Module 11: Core Concepts in Depth
• Module 12: Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
• Module 13: Tools, Resources & Templates
• Module 14: Standards, Quality & Best Practice
• Module 15: Health, Safety & Ethics
• Module 16: Case Study: A South African Example
• Module 17: Communication & Working with Others
• Module 18: Staying Current & Continuing to Learn
• Module 19: Capstone Project
• Module 20: Review, Assessment & Next Steps

Unlock this course for R19 on any phone. A certificate is optional (from R39).