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Audio Engineering Fundamentals

Understand how sound systems work, their connections and components
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Understand how sound systems work
Platform: Udemy
Video: 1h 53m
Language: English
Next start: On Demand

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Video Score: 7.8 / 10
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The average video length is 2 hours 03 minutes of 63 Audio Engineering courses on Udemy.
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About the course

Learn the foundations of Audio Engineering and the principles of sound systems!
To operate an audio system is not as easy as it seems. Many elements intervene: the physics of sound, the characteristics of the venue, the features of each equipment, its connections and the way it’s operated. All of this has to be understood to get a proper result: good sound.
Sadly, it’s very common to find systems out there that sound “bad”. It is not normal for a sound system to create feedback or distortion. Neither is that a system should hurt our ears or sound with lack of clarity.
With the proper training, we can learn to use a sound system to avoid all these annoying problems. Besides of that, we can extend the life of our audio equipment for years.
In this course, you will learn the Fundamentals of Audio Engineering. This will be your first step to understand any kind of sound system. You will know the basic “blocks” or stages in any audio system, its function and applications.
You will know the logic to connect and adapt a sound system according to your needs. For example, how to connect microphones, instruments of music players; how to expand a sound system or what’s the next piece of gear that you may need to improve the sound.
Sound systems evolve, brands and models change but fundamentals don’t. The basics of sound engineering remain the same, if you learn these concepts you will understand any audio system: analog, digital, vintage or modern!
You will learn topics, like:
•Sound and audio
•Frequency, hertz and decibels (dB)
•Sound pressure level and its importance
•Types of microphones
•Preamplifiers and audio processors
•Systems and mixers
•Power amplifiers and crossovers
•Kinds of loudspeakers and its applications
•Cables and connectors
•Loudspeaker arrays, pros and cons
You will also identify the causes and solutions of common problems in sound systems:
•Feedback
•Noise
•Distortion
•Misuse of microphones
This will help you to avoid damages in the equipment (or people!) and to improve the audio quality.
Sound systems are very important for the modern world. We can find sound systems in many different situations, like:
•Concerts
•Recitals
•Schools
•Theatres
•Weddings
•Houses of worship
•Restaurants
•Clubs
•etc.
This course is an ideal start for anyone who wants to learn about audio engineering and to operate pro-audio equipment properly. The course is also useful for technical staff that already have practical knowledge but lacks the basic theory of sound and audio.
Current students comment:
“Such a clear explanation of the sound and its energy, it will definitely useful to music producer’s & ofcourse for all the audio enthusiastics. Thank you for this material.” Shanjay K.
“The course is very comprehensible, I’ve taken other beginner level courses on audio engineering but I couldnt completely understand how crossovers worked until I took this one, along with a couple of other concepts that I just couldn’t fully grasp before. I’m very satisfied with the course and will for sure take other ones if they are available. Thank you for your hard work Marco!” Andrea Mendoza.
“Perfect for giving you a good foundational understanding of basic audio concepts and sound systems before diving deeper into the world of music production.” Kyle S.

The course has been carefully designed to be a self-paced, step-by-step process right from the beginning, so you won’t need any previous knowledge. You can even study a pair of lessons in just 15 minutes a day!
You will be guided by a certified audio instructor (Meyer Sound, Avid, Yamaha), with more than 18 years of teaching experience at all levels, from seminars to college-level classes and a top instructor on Udemy, so academic quality is guaranteed. Join more than 11,000 students worldwide and learn more about audio!
If you want to enter the world of audio engineering from the ground up, this course is for you!

*Este curso también está disponible en español.

What can you learn from this course?

✓ You will understand basic concepts of audio and sound engineering
✓ You will understand the structure of sound reinforcement systems
✓ You will know the types of connectors, mixers and speakers used in sound reinforcement
✓ You will know the causes and solutions of common audio problems, like: distortion, noise, equipment damage, etc.
✓ You will understand how audio levels work and how to interconnect audio equipment properly
✓ You will learn basic procedures to use audio equipment safely

What you need to start the course?

• Interest in audio and sound systems

Who is this course is made for?

• Aspiring sound technicians or audio engineers
• Musicians that need to operate sound systems by themselves
• Technical staff from churches, auditoriums, schools, etc.
• Music producers
• DJ’s

Are there coupons or discounts for Audio Engineering Fundamentals ? What is the current price?

The course costs $17.99. And currently there is a 64% discount on the original price of the course, which was $49.99. So you save $32 if you enroll the course now.
The average price is $11.2 of 63 Audio Engineering courses. So this course is 61% more expensive than the average Audio Engineering course on Udemy.

Will I be refunded if I'm not satisfied with the Audio Engineering Fundamentals course?

YES, Audio Engineering Fundamentals has a 30-day money back guarantee. The 30-day refund policy is designed to allow students to study without risk.

Are there any financial aid for this course?

Currently we could not find a scholarship for the Audio Engineering Fundamentals course, but there is a $32 discount from the original price ($49.99). So the current price is just $17.99.

Who will teach this course? Can I trust Marco Galvan?

Marco Galvan has created 25 courses that got 4,017 reviews which are generally positive. Marco Galvan has taught 11,632 students and received a 4.6 average review out of 4,017 reviews. Depending on the information available, we think that Marco Galvan is an instructor that you can trust.
Avid, Steinberg Certified Audio Engineer, Instructor
Marco Galvan has been active in the music and audio business for more than 18 years. He holds a B.Eng with a major in Acoustics from the National Polytechnic Institute. He is a professional musician, arranger and composer with studies at Berklee College of Music and he holds Certificates in Music Theory and Keyboard Performance from the ABRSM and Trinity College London. In the audio field, he studied at Alchemea College in London and holds several certifications like: Pro Tools User, Meyer Sound System Design, Nexo and DiGiCo operator among others. 
Currently, he works as a Mastering Engineer at eMastered and as an Associate Professor at Anahuac University, with more than 16 years of teaching experience. Many of his former students currently work for companies like: Sony Music Entertainment (Grammy Award winner), Televisa, TV Azteca, OCESA, Meyer Sound; and for international Latin artists like Emmanuel, Carlos Vives and Alexander Acha, performing in world-class events like Festival Viña del Mar. 
The recommended order to take his courses from zero is:
– Audio Engineering fundamentals
– Audacity for beginners
– Applied Modern Harmony
– Audio Equalization techniques
– Audio Compression techniques
– Audio Effects and Processors
– Audio Mastering

Marco Galván ha estado activo en la industria de la música y el audio por más de 18 años. Tiene el grado de Ingeniero con especialidad en Acústica por el Instituto Politécnico Nacional. Es músico, arreglista y compositor profesional con estudios en Berklee College of Music y cuenta con certificados en Teoría Musical y Teclados por la ABRSM y el Trinity College London. En el terreno del audio cursó estudios en el Alchemea College de Londres y tiene diversas certificaciones como: Operador Pro Tools, Diseño de Sistemas Meyer Sound, Operador Nexo y DiGiCo entre otras.
Actualmente labora como ingeniero de masterización en eMastered y como profesor asociado en la Universidad Anáhuac, con más de 16 años de experiencia docente. Muchos de sus antiguos estudiantes trabajan para compañías como Sony Music (ganador de premio Grammy), Televisa, TV Azteca, OCESA, Meyer Sound; y  para artistas internacionales como Emmanuel, Carlos Vives y Alexnder Acha, actuando en eventos de clase mundial como el Festival Viña del Mar.
El orden recomendado para tomar sus cursos desde cero es:
– Fundamentos de ingeniería en audio
– Introducción al uso de DAW’s
– Armonía y teoría musical aplicada
– Uso de consolas mezcladoras
– Técnicas de ecualización
– Técnicas de compresión
– Efectos y procesadores de audio
– Fundamentos de Pro Tools
– Principios de la mezcla musical
– Masterización de audio
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Platform: Udemy
Video: 1h 53m
Language: English
Next start: On Demand

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