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CONTINUING EDUCATION & TRAINING

YST Microphone Toolkit

Course instructor:
Assoc Prof Zhou Xiaodong

Course date(s) and venue(s):
3 June 2024 (10am–4pm*), YST Recording Studio
4 June 2024 (10am–3pm*), YST Recording Studio

*Including lunch break from 12–1pm

Objectives
The understanding of microphones and its role in whole signal chain is a critical skill and knowledge to improve the quality of the recordings/ performances. The course helps learners to acquaint with latest professional microphone techniques and set-ups for different situations. For instance, educators can help make better set-ups/recordings for students depending on the type of projects. Musicians can also use these skills for their own recordings/performances when external recording expertise is not always available. Digital content creators will be able to apply them directly for videos, livestreams and podcasts.

Content
This course covers two main topics:

1) Understanding of microphone design and specifications
2) Theory, critical listening and practice of microphone techniques for both classical and pop music.

Entry Requirements
Have some working experience in the music industry
or
Some music-related background
or/and
Passing of interview

Applications are open from 22 April to 13 May 2024.

Notes on applications:

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