WELCOME VIDEO: Audio Recording Technology Chair John Machado

Audio Recording Technology Concentration

Overview

Audio Recording Technology is a concentration of the Business Management, Mass Communication and Music Performance programs at Five Towns College. Therefore a student can earn either a B.B.A., B.S. or Mus.B. with an Audio Recording Technology concentration. That’s exciting for those who love audio! This concentration promotes a practical, hands-on style of learning that very few music producing colleges can match. Audio engineering technology professors are devoted, knowledgeable and incredibly passionate about elevating students to the next level. Most importantly, they are completely committed to their craft.

We combine industry standard analog and digital audio recording equipment with an exciting classroom environment. Plus, we have developed a truly unique philosophy centered on molding students into future leaders.

Five Towns College has launched a new Graduate Studies option leading to the Master’s in Professional Studies degree (M.P.S.) in Sound Recording Technology! This is for technologists who have completed their undergraduate studies at Five Towns College with a concentration in audio recording technology.  Moreover, industry professionals can also benefit from this esteemed credential. Learn more about the M.P.S. in Sound Recording Technology here.

VIDEO : Audio Recording Technology at Five Towns College

A Key Location for Music Production

Five Towns College’s  proximity to New York City, the Media Capital of the World, offers students a one-of-a-kind opportunity.  Therefore, due to our location, students can  seek out internships with some of the best local entertainment companies in the world.

Practical, Hands-On Audio Recording Education

Have you envisioned yourself as an Audio Engineer, Music Producer, Sound Designer, Sound FX Editor, Live Sound Engineer, Audio/Video Post-Production Engineer, Broadcast Audio Engineer, Audiobook Editor, Podcast Producer, or Audio Restoration Engineer?

Early on, the concentration’s unrivaled faculty provides expert instruction on the industry. Above all, students get a practical, hands-on experience that only Five Towns College can offer. This program will give you the tools to succeed in recording, engineering procedures, music production techniques, and audio/video post-production.

Areas of Study

Along with studying the theory of sound, you will attain the technical expertise required to operate industry-leading audio equipment and software through active, experiential participation in:

• Recording Studio Projects
• Live Sound Console Operation
• Audio/Video Post-production
• Advanced mixing procedures

You will learn from and interact with experienced, devoted professors who are certified Pro Tools Operators and hold professional audio recording jobs off campus, bringing real-world experience and lessons to class every day.

Real World Experience

One of the most important aspects of this concentration happens away from campus. Students are required to complete two 90-hour audio recording internships.  This allows you to explore the world of audio recording technology, moreover, builds confidence in your training and experience. This opportunity, to work alongside professionals, provides the groundwork for future employment as they learn to network and build essential relationships with some of the best business minds and entertainment organizations in the country, including SONY, MTV, KORG, Universal Media Group and HBO.

Professional Studios

Studio A, a professional audio recording and mixing facility, is replete with top-of-the-line equipment. Studio B is where beginner students learn multi-tracking techniques, plus signal flow and troubleshooting. Studio C houses a stunning variety of outboard equipment from world-class manufacturers. It is in that studio where audio/video students can edit stereo and 5.1 multichannel soundtracks. In addition, the Mac Lab offers individual workstations equipped with top-notch technology, such as KORG M3 Keyboards and powerful iMacs.  These machines come pre-installed with the latest versions of revolutionary software. In addition, students can also use this space to sign out microphones and audio equipment for projects.

In addition to these jam-packed studios, you will have the ability to:

• Put your training to the test and take part in all audio events held on campus including live productions, television productions, live sound events, concerts, festivals, musicals, and play/audio events.
• Connect and work with FTC’s growing and passionate community of audio recording students.
• Move from one studio to the next without moving your work because every computer contains the same software.
• Sign out equipment to use for studio projects.
• Book a studio for use on personal projects.
• Use the College’s large arsenal of microphones, a supply that far exceeds most recording studios.
• Receive your Pro Tools Software Certification.
• Gain real-world experience and build your professional portfolio by completing internships with companies including HBO, MTV, KORG, Universal Music Group, Sony, and more.
• With the audio recording industry advancing at lightning speed, your career aspirations begin at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and a hands-on education.

Anywhere there is sound, there is a job for an audio engineer. It’s time to develop your world-class audio recording skills.

Start Here. Build Forward.

Interested in learning more about Audio Recording Technology at Five Towns College? Our hands-on programs are designed to prepare students for careers in audio production, sound engineering, music, media, broadcasting, and the entertainment industries.

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