CHERRYPICKERFoothill College
MTEC 51A
STUDIO RECORDING I · 4 units
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- Foothill catalogcourse record · 2026-2027
- FHDA class listingsFall 2026 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
Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 3:30 PM UTCMTEC 51ASTUDIO RECORDING IOpen2 sections · 5 seats reported · 1 instructor
- CRN 20318 · 01Open · 5
- CRN 20578 · 02Waitlist · 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.”
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