Analog Recording Techniques and Applications

Department - MPE
Offered - Fall, Spring, Summer
Course number - MP-456

This class provides an in-depth study of the professionaltechniques used in analog tape-based recordings. Students are instructed in tape machine mechanics and the analog tape transfer function. Machine alignment, razor blade editing, backwards reverb, comping (combining tracks), tape flanging, tape loops, format comparison (analog vs. digital), and documentation standards are all discussed. Students apply these skills in the studio using 2" and 1/4" analog tape.

Credits: 2
Course Chair: Rob Jaczko
Prerequisites: MP-385
Required of: None
Electable by: MPED majors