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MTEC 51A
STUDIO RECORDING I · 4 units · used in 1 transfer pathway
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Where this page’s information comes from
- Foothill catalogcourse record · 2026-2027
- FHDA class listingsWinter 2027 sections
- Cherrypickercourse matching and pathway links — our analysis
About this course
Introduction to fundamental concepts and techniques of microphones and signal processors, and their application to studio recording. Basic introduction to computer-based recording with Avid Pro Tools systems. Microphone placement, physics of sound as it relates to recording, and studio setup techniques. Analysis of production styles employed by engineers and producers from diverse racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds.
Sections this term
Winter 2027 · updated Oct 18, 11:09 PM UTCMTEC 51ASTUDIO RECORDING IOpen4 sections · 25 seats reported · 4 instructors
- CRN 31221 · 01YOpen · 25
- CRN 33511 · 50DFull · 0
- CRN 33512 · 60DFull · 0
- CRN 33530 · 70DFull · 0
Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.
Prerequisites
The Foothill catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.
Advisory: “Advisory: Not open to students with credit in MUS 80A.”
Transfer pathways that use MTEC 51A
ASSIST maps MTEC 51A to a requirement in 1 published pathway from Foothill College.
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