If you love music, you will have the opportunity to create or mix your own professional sounds. Practice using a sound board and mix music as you are introduced to the legal issues in broadcasting. You’ll operate the latest digital audio options on the most up-to-date equipment.
- Apple Soundtrack recording
- Digital recorders
- Multi-track audio recording
- Electronic instrumentation, operation, and composition
- Audio-mixing consoles
- Microphone Techniques
- Pro Tools recording
- Music arrangement
- Live sound re-enforcement
- Multi-track editing systems
- Music history
- Audio for Film/Video
- Apple Logic Pro recording
- Room Acoustics and Design
- Channel Strip Plug-ins
- Mastering and Distribution
Algebra
Science (Physical Science)
Computer Applications
CTE Endorsement
Students must successfully meet the academic and attendance criteria for a two-year Wilson Tech Certificate of Completion, be High School diploma eligible, and pass the following national certification exam: SkillsUSA Workforce Ready System – Audio Production.
About the instructor
Michael O’Toole has worked in many facets of the radio, television and film industries with credits as a Chyron graphics controller, RED Camera Operator and the director of many live events. He has worked as an audio post production mixer for several feature films and a mastering engineer for many local bands and artists. Mr. O’Toole expanded his skill set by working on the TV55 news broadcasts and is currently the Chief Engineer at GovsRadio. He holds a bachelor’s degree in audio/video/film from Hofstra University and a master’s degree from Dowling College in childhood education. In addition, he is certified in Logic Pro X and as an Avid Pro Tools Operator. Mr. O’Toole is local advisor for SkillsUSA and is the Area VI Advisor Trustee.