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 electronic and signal flow, tape machine alignment, dynamic processing, basic microphone design, studio acoustics, basic session procedures and the role of assistant engineer.
Emphasis is placed on developing audio perception skills for recording engineers.
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, infringements claims and defenses, ownership, duration, and registration. Minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA required.