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to become a sound recording specialist, it is imperative to : It is for that reason that Gaetan Pilon, Studio Victor’s president and technical director, gives courses in analog and digital sound recording techniques IN HIS OWN STUDIOS. He offers his students invaluable field training that focuses on the acquisition of technical skills and technology, and excellent customer service. Studio Victor not only emphasizes on his students’ know-how and the practical application of their skills, but also insists on the extensive understanding of the sound recording industry and the requirements of Quebec’s music industry. Divided into three consecutive sessions of 4 months, these courses respond to the precise needs of each individual student or group. Keeping the maximum number of students to 4 at any one time, Studio Victor's courses are most conducive to learning. There is no pre-requisite to the courses but students must demonstrate that they are self-motivated and autodidact.
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Studio B
Students learn :
• To develop their auditory sense and their understanding of acoustics
• To calibrate analog recorders and Dolby SR noise reduction systems
• To track sound with a NEVE console
• To use various sound effects
• The distinct characteristics of microphones
• The preparation of a recording session
• The recording of a musical group and overduds
• The mixing of the recording
• To use a Protools system
Studios : A, B and Mastering
Students learn :
• To synchronise anolog and digital transfers
• To manipulate a SSL 6000 E/G+ console
• To use a Protools HD Accel system
• To use audio peripheral equipment:
o Dynamics : compressor, limiter, gate, de-esser, aural-exiter, etc.
o Real-time : phaser, flanger, chorus, delay, echo, reverb, etc.
• The different techniques in the testing of acoustical sound
• Mastering and the different delivery formats
During this session, students are welcomed to assist professional sound
technicians during ongoing recording sessions in order to acquire hands-on
practica lexperience.
Studios : A, B et Mastering
During 1 session of 4 months, students must complete a real-life recording
project of their choice. They must :
• Recruit a musical group for their project
• Plan and put it together
• Prepare the recording session
• Do the recording
• Do the mixing
• Do the mastering
Please contact Geatan Pilon to obtain detailed information about the courses
in analog and digital recording techniques.