Sound Engineering Courses
Overview Sound Engineering
Sound Engineering Overview:
Master the art of sound engineering with our industry-leading courses in Mumbai, tailored for aspiring sound engineers and music producers. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to upgrade your skills, our comprehensive programs provide hands-on training in professional studios, guided by industry experts. With a curriculum designed to meet the demands of Bollywood and the global music industry, we ensure you gain practical experience and expertise in tools like Pro Tools, Logic Pro, and more.
Enroll today and take the first step towards a career in sound engineering.
Flexible Courses
| Sound Engineering | Duration | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma Course | 9 Months | |
| Certificate Course | 3 Months |
Why Choose Us
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Our courses in Sound Engineering are designed to provide hands-on learning and industry-relevant knowledge, ensuring students are well-prepared to excel in the music industry.
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We offer training from seasoned professionals and Bollywood music veterans who bring real-world experience and insights into every session.
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Our institute is equipped with advanced studios, high-quality sound systems, and professional-grade equipment to ensure you get practical exposure to industry-standard tools and techniques.
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Course Curriculum
This course will prepare the students to understand the concepts of Sound Engineering right from the Beginners to an Advanced level as per the Industry requirements.
- Vibrations to Sound
- Propagation of Sound
- Speed of Sound
- Waveforms – Sine, Square, Triangle, Sawtooth, Semisine
- Amplitude, Wavelength, Frequency, Calculation of Wavelength from frequency
- Human Hearing & Psychoacoustics
- Concept
- Types – Vu, dBFS, PPM, LUFS, the ‘K’ System
- Phase, Stereo Spread, Spectral Analysis
- Applications
- Types
- Construction & Principle
- Polar Patterns
- Microphone Techniques
- Stereo Microphone Techniques
- Signal Path
- Analogue and Digital Consoles
- Inline and Split Consoles
- Channel Strips
- Input and Output Routing
- Auxes and Busses
- Master Section
- Control Surfaces
- Introduction
- Menus, Options and Preferences
- Input & Output Routing
- ASIO & CORE Audio Optimisation
- Toolbars & Transport
- Tracks – Audio, MIDI, Instrument
- DAW Console
- Signal Routing (internal & external)
- Bus & Aux
- Plugins
- Master Section
- Editing & Fades
- Keyboard Shortcuts
- Session Pool & File Management
- Importing & Exporting Files & Session
- Rendering Options
- Microphone Placement Techniques (Practicals)
- Input Gain (Consoles & Preamps)
- Lead Vocal
- Backing Vocals & Chorus
- String Instruments
- Wind Instruments
- Percussion Instruments
- Drums
- Speaker (Guitars & Bass)
- Studio Session Management
- Concept
- Concept of Balance
- Levels – Dynamic Range – Using Compression and Gain
- Tonal – EQ
- Ambience – Reverb
- Modulation – Delay, Flange, Phasing, Distortion
- Panorama
- Concept and PAN Law
- L-C-R Panning
- Mix in Mono
- Phase Consistency
- The Master Channel
- Delivery of Mix and Formats
- Concept
- Sound Design
- Foley effects
- Film and Video Formats
- Sync & Non Sync Effects, Digetic/Non-Diegetic Sounds, Leitmotif
- Track Laying – Practicals
- Foley – Practicals
- Sync, Non-Sync, Diegetic/Non-Diegetic Sounds
- Location Sound
- ADR
- Concept
- dB SPL, dBv, dBu, dBm
- Dynamic Range, Signal to Noise Ratio, Headroom
- Weighted Average (dBa, dBc)
- Boundary Effect
- Inverse Square Law – Demonstration using a Loudspeaker
- Impedance, Standard Operating Levels
- Cables
- Connectors
- Applications
- Soldering Cables & Connectors (Practical)
- Using a Multimeter (Practical)
- Types – Active, Passive
- Drive Units
- Crossovers
- Cabinets
- Wiring & Setups
- Placement Setup & Calibration for Stereo, 5.1, 7.1, Auro 3D & Atmos
- A/D – D/A Conversion
- Sample Rate, Bit Depth, Bitrate
- Quantization, Dither
- Nyquist
- Digital Protocols
- Digital Cables
- Introduction to Acoustics
- Absorption, Diffusion, Reflection
- Isolation
- Room Modes
- RT-60
- Sepermeryer Ratios
- Studio Construction – Walls and Partitions
- Introduction to Acoustics
- Absorption, Diffusion, Reflection
- Isolation
- Room Modes
- RT-60
- Sepermeryer Ratios
- Studio Construction – Walls and Partitions
- Design Layout
- Sound Proofing,
- Acoustic Treatment – Panels
- Wiring Layout for Audio
- Wiring Layout for Electricals
- Electrical Load Distribution and Circuits
- Door and Windows
- Air Conditioning
- Room Calibration
- Studio Construction Project (Virtual)
- Dynamics
- EQ
- Reverbs
- Delay
- Phasing
- Flanging
- Distortion
- Stereo Spread
- Gain and Amplification
- Parallel Processing
- Signal Drive
- Saturation
- Concept
- Mastering vs Mixing
- Prerequisites for a Mastering Session
- Audio Restoration
- Mastering Chain (Analogue and Digital)
- Stereo Imaging
- Volume, Loudness and Limiting
- Dither
- Delivery File Formats
- Understanding Live Sound
- Open Air vs Closed Space Acoustics
- Live Sound Equipments
- Line Array Systems
- Power Requirements
- Preparing and Managing a Live Session
- Dialogue Cleaning
- Session Management
- Mixing – Stereo, 5.1, 7.1 & Dolby Atmos
- Delivery for OTT, Broadcast & Theatre
VIVAs : Interactive sessions where students will discuss their projects and demonstrate their understanding of key concepts.
Project Submissions: Students are required to submit projects that reflect their learning and skills gained throughout the course.
Assignments: Regular assignments will be evaluated to gauge ongoing progress and understanding of course material.
Course Curriculum
This course will prepare the students to understand the concepts of Sound Engineering right from the Beginners to an Advanced level as per the Industry requirements.
- Vibrations to Sound
- Propagation of Sound
- Speed of Sound
- Waveforms – Sine, Square, Triangle, Sawtooth, Semisine
- Amplitude, Wavelength, Frequency, Calculation of Wavelength from frequency
- Human Hearing & Psychoacoustics
- Concept
- dB SPL, dBv, dBu, dBm
- Dynamic Range, Signal to Noise Ratio, Headroom
- Weighted Average (dBa, dBc)
- Boundary Effect
- Inverse Square Law – Demonstration using a Loudspeaker
- Impedance, Standard Operating Levels
- Concept
- Types – Vu, dBFS, PPM, LUFS, the ‘K’ System
- Phase, Stereo Spread, Spectral Analysis
- Applications
- Cables
- Connectors
- Applications
- Soldering Cables & Connectors (Practical)
- Using a Multimeter (Practical)
- Types
- Construction & Principle
- Polar Patterns
- Microphone Techniques
- Stereo Microphone Techniques
- Types – Active, Passive
- Drive Units
- Crossovers
- Cabinets
- Wiring & Setups
- Placement Setup & Calibration for Stereo, 5.1, 7.1, Auro 3D & Atmos
- Signal Path
- Analogue and Digital Consoles
- Inline and Split Consoles
- Channel Strips
- Input and Output Routing
- Auxes and Busses
- Master Section
- Control Surfaces
- A/D – D/A Conversion
- Sample Rate, Bit Depth, Bitrate
- Quantization, Dither
- Nyquist
- Digital Protocols
- Digital Cables
- Introduction
- Menus, Options and Preferences
- Input & Output Routing
- ASIO & CORE Audio Optimisation
- Toolbars & Transport
- Tracks – Audio, MIDI, Instrument
- DAW Console
- Signal Routing (internal & external)
- Bus & Aux
- Plugins
- Master Section
- Editing & Fades
- Keyboard Shortcuts
- Session Pool & File Management
- Importing & Exporting Files & Session
- Rendering Options
- Introduction to Acoustics
- Absorption, Diffusion, Reflection
- Isolation
- Room Modes
- RT-60
- Sepermeryer Ratios
- Studio Construction – Walls and Partitions
- Introduction to Acoustics
- Absorption, Diffusion, Reflection
- Isolation
- Room Modes
- RT-60
- Sepermeryer Ratios
- Studio Construction – Walls and Partitions
- Design Layout
- Sound Proofing,
- Acoustic Treatment – Panels
- Wiring Layout for Audio
- Wiring Layout for Electricals
- Electrical Load Distribution and Circuits
- Door and Windows
- Air Conditioning
- Room Calibration
- Studio Construction Project (Virtual)
- Microphone Placement Techniques (Practicals)
- Input Gain (Consoles & Preamps)
- Lead Vocal
- Backing Vocals & Chorus
- String Instruments
- Wind Instruments
- Percussion Instruments
- Drums
- Speaker (Guitars & Bass)
- Studio Session Management
- Dynamics
- EQ
- Reverbs
- Delay
- Phasing
- Flanging
- Distortion
- Stereo Spread
- Gain and Amplification
- Parallel Processing
- Signal Drive
- Saturation
- Concept
- Concept of Balance
- Levels – Dynamic Range – Using Compression and Gain
- Tonal – EQ
- Ambience – Reverb
- Modulation – Delay, Flange, Phasing, Distortion
- Panorama
- Concept and PAN Law
- L-C-R Panning
- Mix in Mono
- Phase Consistency
- The Master Channel
- Delivery of Mix and Formats
- Concept
- Mastering vs Mixing
- Prerequisites for a Mastering Session
- Audio Restoration
- Mastering Chain (Analogue and Digital)
- Stereo Imaging
- Volume, Loudness and Limiting
- Dither
- Delivery File Formats
- Understanding Live Sound
- Open Air vs Closed Space Acoustics
- Live Sound Equipments
- Line Array Systems
- Power Requirements
- Preparing and Managing a Live Session
- Concept
- Sound Design
- Foley effects
- Film and Video Formats
- Sync & Non Sync Effects, Digetic/Non-Diegetic Sounds, Leitmotif
- Track Laying – Practicals
- Foley – Practicals
- Sync, Non-Sync, Diegetic/Non-Diegetic Sounds
- Location Sound
- ADR
- Dialogue Cleaning
- Session Management
- Mixing – Stereo, 5.1, 7.1 & Dolby Atmos
- Delivery for OTT, Broadcast & Theatre
VIVAs : Interactive sessions where students will discuss their projects and demonstrate their understanding of key concepts.
Project Submissions: Students are required to submit projects that reflect their learning and skills gained throughout the course.
Assignments: Regular assignments will be evaluated to gauge ongoing progress and understanding of course material.
About SBM
The School of Bollywood Music is a premier institute in Mumbai dedicated to training aspiring music professionals in Music Production, Sound Engineering, and Mixing & Mastering.
With expert-led courses, state-of-the-art facilities, and an industry-driven curriculum, we provide hands-on learning tailored to Bollywood and global music industry standards. Located in the heart of India’s music capital, our students gain real-world exposure, networking opportunities, and mentorship from seasoned professionals.
Join us to turn your passion for music into a successful career!