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Music Music Production Audio Engineering

Your First Home Recording Studio – Audio Engineering Basics

Learn how to set up your first recording studio. Study audio equipment with real life examples!
Rating: 4.6 out of 54.6 (183 ratings)
842 students
Created by Mike Migas
Last updated 6/2016
English
English
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What you'll learn

  • Choose the right sound equipment
  • Calculate how much money is needed to start a recording journey
  • Understand how microphones and other recording equipment works
  • Recognize different audio equipment
  • Apply fundamental techniques and tricks of sound recording
  • Create amazing recordings

Requirements

  • You should use headphones to listen to recording examples
  • You should own a Mac or a PC
  • You should be familiar with computers
  • You need a recording device; it can be your phone!
  • You need to be able to either record sounds with your computer or transfer audio to your computer

Description

In the age of social media, everyone has a voice.


And if you want to make your content sound amazing, this course is for you.

It is the only place where you will see real life examples of different recording equipment and associated cost. Immediately you will see where you should invest your money.

I understand, you have a burning passion for writing, teaching, creating.
You want to make your ideas tangible, release it to the world.
And yet sound recording, a crucial part of content creation, is seen as an obstacle, an unfortunate necessity.

Tell me, how many times after listening back to your recordings, you felt like it is an impossible task, and just wanted to hit delete?

Or not even that.
How many times you wanted to start a podcast, online course, a YouTube channel, but when it came to audio equipment and recording, you were lost?

Why is this course right for you?

Over and over I see people confused about recording setup and sound equipment. They don’t know where to start.
This course solves that issue.

You will learn basics of sound recording, audio equipment, and fundamental recording techniques.

You will learn that recording is a fun and exciting process, not a necessary barrier to jump.

And what is most important you will learn from real life examples.

I worked with bands; I have done audio for games and movies.
The theory is fine; I enjoy reading and learning too.
But there is no better way to learn than doing and testing.

I understand that it is not always possible to test what works best for you. You just want to start.

And that is why I recorded and filmed many examples of different recording equipment.
From basic and cheap options to expensive, semi-pro.
It will give you a clear idea where you should invest your money, and where you should begin.

You will not find this anywhere else; it is the only sound recording course that offers you a real picture of your options.

The course structure

Learn the basics – that is my mantra.
You will start with learning about the most important piece of your equipment – the microphone.
In several lectures you will understand the differences between microphones on the market, you will learn the essential characteristics of a microphone.
But what is more important, you will see what choice you have available to you right now.

You will progress onto other recording equipment, gear that is sometimes overlooked, nevertheless, important.

In the middle of the course, you will see and hear how each of the options sounds like and how easy it is to set it all up.
You will start thinking which way you wish to go.

You will learn important recording techniques.
Some basic ones and other less known tricks too.

You will also find information on the psychology of a recording, and theory behind some recording terms.

Each section will start with an introduction where you will see what lies ahead.
After the main content, you will finish with section summary.
You will also find a Call To Action, a short video with a small task that you can do.
And a Quiz to test your knowledge.

AND THAT IS NOT ALL!

I know that time is the asset.
I composed this course because I wanted to give you ‘straight to the point’ information, no unnecessary talk.

So after your first viewing, you may find it all a bit overwhelming.

Don’t worry!

I included Closed Captions and graphics throughout the course to make the learning easier.
We are visual creatures; we learn most with our eyes.
So I made the course as visually pleasing as possible.

And yet it is still not all!

Sometimes you need to remember something in an instant.
And you don’t have time to rewatch the lecture, or maybe you can’t remember where to find the information.

I took the main points of the course, stripped it down to basics, and I created an ebook just for you.

You will find it in the Course Summary lecture.
Use it anytime you want.

Choosing your first sound recording equipment is hard, I know that.
So the best way is to listen and test different ways.

My goal is to show you the possibilities, the options and the real cost of buying a recording gear.

This knowledge will put in miles ahead of the competition; it will make your content stand out from the crowd.

In the age of social media, everyone has a voice.
Unfortunately, there is a lot of noise out there.

Take the first step, make the world sound a little better.

Mike

Who this course is for:

  • This course is for absolute beginners only. If you wish to learn post-production or advanced production techniques, this course is not for you. But if you don’t know where to start, you are in the right place. If you have no knowledge about recording sound, sound equipment and audio software, this course is for you. If you wish to know which equipment to buy, this course is for you. You will learn necessary fundamentals needed to create amazing recordings.

Featured review

Tracey Butler
Tracey Butler
37 courses
7 reviews
Rating: 5.0 out of 54 days ago
A fantastic course. Easy to understand but enough detail. I was able to record myself for the first time based on his suggestions. Excellent design, excellent audio (...to be expected ; ). Highly recommended for anyone attracted to either podcasting or interested in audio engineering but would like to know where to start or the basics.

Course content

7 sections • 58 lectures • 2h 19m total length

  • Preview02:43
  • Preview02:31
  • What Will You Need?
    02:15

  • Preview00:55
  • Preview02:07
  • Dynamic Microphones
    03:02
  • Condenser Microphones
    03:45
  • Clip Microphones
    01:33
  • Polar Patterns
    02:53
  • Basic Recording Option - Phone, Laptop, Camera
    01:43
  • Semi-Pro Recording Option – USB Microphone, External Recorder, Audio Interface
    03:56
  • Microphones – Summary
    00:37
  • Microphones – Call To Action
    00:50
  • Microphones – Quiz
    5 questions

  • Preview00:54
  • Cables
    04:44
  • Connectors
    02:39
  • Stands, Clips And Pop Shields
    03:26
  • Audio Interface
    05:27
  • Speakers
    03:07
  • Headphones
    01:49
  • Other Gear – Summary
    00:51
  • Other Gear – Call To Action
    00:41
  • Other Gear – Quiz
    5 questions

  • Preview00:52
  • Signal Flow
    02:57
  • Recording With A Smartphone
    02:51
  • Recording With A Camera
    01:15
  • Recording With A Camera And Clip Microphone
    03:16
  • Recording With A Laptop
    01:50
  • Recording With A USB Microphone
    01:41
  • Recording With An External Recorder
    02:07
  • Recording With An Audio Interface
    01:24
  • Recording With Pro Tools
    03:16
  • Recording With Adobe Audition
    02:31
  • Recording With Audacity
    01:48
  • Setup – Summary
    00:47
  • Setup – Call To Action
    00:30
  • Setup – Quiz
    5 questions

  • Preview01:24
  • Distance And Proximity Effect
    04:00
  • Pop Shield
    01:51
  • Pencil Technique
    02:50
  • Headphone Mix
    02:42
  • Environment
    04:39
  • Listening
    03:16
  • Noise Floor
    03:04
  • Other Tips
    03:14
  • Recording – Summary
    01:03
  • Recording – Call To Action
    00:43
  • Recording – Quiz
    5 questions

  • Preview00:58
  • Mono vs Stereo
    03:36
  • Effects On Input
    04:02
  • Buying The Right Gear
    05:02
  • How Often Should You Record
    03:12
  • What If You Mess Up?
    02:17
  • What If You Hate Your Voice?
    03:15
  • Eating Before Recording
    02:38
  • Few Other Things – Summary
    01:18
  • Few Other Things – Call to Action
    00:55
  • Few Other Things – Quiz
    5 questions

  • Course Summary
    03:50

Instructor

Mike Migas
Audio Professional, Composer, Writer
Mike Migas
  • 4.6 Instructor Rating
  • 183 Reviews
  • 842 Students
  • 1 Course

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mike Migas is an audio editor, composer and producer. After moving to the UK and completing his studies, he joined the biggest film studio in Europe, Pinewood. As a team leader, he worked on several blockbuster movies for Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars at International Sound department.

After leaving the industry, he focused on working with podcasters and audiobook producers.

Mike currently produces a popular true crime podcast Casefile 

and runs a personal blog at Mike Migas.

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