Audio Mixing I

Overview

This module introduces students to audio mixing in the software domain. Advanced signal flow, audio signal processing and balancing of audio sources are considered in the context of mixing both for music and screen. Students will be introduced to mixing workflows using industry standard digital audio workstation software. Topics covered include mix evaluation; balancing and spatial presentation; timbral and dynamic control; mix depth and acoustic context; and mix automation. Students will also develop technical listening skills to enable the aural identification of timbral, dynamic and spatial changes to individual components of a larger multitrack mix.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this module students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate critical awareness of current industry practice in the area of audio mixing for music and screen
2. Demonstrate the application of workflows for audio mixing using industry standard audio software
3. Demonstrate the capacity to explore software solutions to problem solve audio mixing challenges as they arise.
4. Demonstrate a critical ability to make informed creative decisions in the creation of audio mixes for music and post-production contexts
5. Demonstrate the capacity to aurally identify changes to audio processing in the context of a multitrack mix

Skills

1. Practical, analytic and critical thinking skills
2. Critical listening skills
3. Capacity for self-direction and an ability to work independently
4. Ability to problem solve and explore creative solutions to audio mixing challenges
5. Written and verbal communication skills
6. Specific knowledge of key current audio mixing workflows

Assessment

None