An analysis of preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of recording studio components including an introduction to basic electronic circuitry as related to the recording studio. An analysis of advanced troubleshooting, repair, and modification of recording studio components and other areas of electronic circuitry as related to the recording studio. A continuation of MBU 226. A detailed study of the technical characteristics and performance of each component of the recording studio. Topics include basic studio electronics and signal flow, tape machine alignment, dynamic processing, basic microphone design, studio acoustics, basic session procedures, and the role of the assistant engineer.
Emphasis is placed on developing audio perception skills for recording engineers.
Lab hours required. A study of music publishing. The course deals with contracts, foreign publishing, catalog development, setting up a publishing company, demo sessions and licensing. This course provides a comprehensive study of Intellectual Property, including copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, patents, and rights of privacy and publicity. Specific topics include exclusive rights, infringement claims and defenses, ownership, duration, and registration.