Registration is now open for the new Master in Multichannel Sound.
Master start date: Monday, January 15, 2007
Course schedule: Monday to Thursday
Theory classes from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Practical classes from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
* This first intake of the Master in Multichannel Sound will be held at our facilities in Barcelona *
Course duration: 150 class hours + lectures and visits to studios outside microFusa
Course summary
This Master reveals the key aspects of multichannel mixing in various fields of application: audiovisual (TV, cinema...), music, and broadcast. To this end, we will review the technical and acoustic concepts necessary to tackle the multichannel mixing projects that will be developed during the course. The Master is complemented by interventions by professionals related to multichannel sound in the form of a Masterclass.
Theory
The theory is focused on providing the student with solid knowledge of technology and acoustics that will allow them to successfully tackle a multichannel sound production as well as understand the present and future of multichannel sound. In addition, the solutions currently available on the market will be reviewed, as well as all theories regarding multichannel sound production and the reflections and conclusions of sound engineers who work with these playback formats.
Practical
From multichannel recording to mixing. This part of the Master is focused on acquiring experience in each of the multichannel fields. In some cases, we will work in specialized mixing studios that will provide us with their experience, vision, and technology. Recording, mixing, and final editing of a musical track in 5.1 SACD and DVD Audio. Post-production of selected film sequences for 5.1 TV mixing. Post-production of a short film in cinema. Mixing of a late show in 5.1. Setup and calibration of different multichannel environments (cinema, studio, home theater). Multichannel recording of live music in an auditorium. Use of conventional miking and surround microphones. Study of different setups, microphones, monitoring, and stereo compatibility.
Masterclass
To obtain a 360-degree view of multichannel mixing, its expressive possibilities, as well as its compatibility with different formats, industry professionals will be available to provide, in the form of a masterclass, their experience in this form of sound expression.
Teaching staff and guests
Albert Vergés. Telecommunications Engineer. With extensive experience in the field of sound post-production, covering work in cinema and television.
Jaume Puig. Dolby consultant in Spain. He has participated in the sound production of hundreds of films in our country.
David Calleja. Film mixing technician at Soundtrack studios. With more than 200 films mixed, he also has several Goya awards and nominations for his work.
Marc Blanes. Sound engineer and musician in musical productions and soundtracks.
...and more collaborators that we will announce on our website.
For more information about this Master, information sessions will be held by prior appointment by calling the phone number 934.353.688