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Microphones, field recording, mixers and signal flow — learn to capture clean, reliable audio on set, in studio, and at live events.
Bad audio is one of the fastest ways to lose an audience — even great visuals can't save it. This course teaches you to capture clean sound on set, mix it correctly, and hand off audio that's ready for post-production.
You'll train on real microphones, mixers and recorders, covering everything from a single interview to mixing sound for a live event.
How sound works, frequency, and understanding audio levels in decibels.
Shotgun, lavalier, condenser and dynamic mics — and choosing the right one for the job.
Boom operation, recorder setup, and capturing clean dialogue on a real set.
Routing audio from mic to recorder or camera, and correct gain staging.
Spotting and fixing noise, hum and level problems while on set.
Mixing for studio recording sessions and live events.
Delivering clean, properly labeled audio ready for the edit.
Notes, slide decks and practice videos for every module — unlocked as soon as you enroll.
Written PDF notes for every module, from your instructors.
Unlocks on enrollmentRecorded demonstrations and walkthroughs you can rewatch anytime.
Unlocks on enrollmentSample audio, checklists and reference sheets to work from.
Unlocks on enrollmentGraduates leave able to deliver clean, professional audio. Here's what that opens up:
Operate a boom and recorder to capture clear audio on set.
Run a mixer for studio sessions and live events.
Catch and fix audio problems before they ruin a take.
Hand off clean, organized audio files to an editor.
Join film, TV or event crews as a sound recordist or mixer.
Run sound for churches, conferences and live shows.
Hands-on learners who prefer working with real equipment
Filmmaking students who want deeper sound skills
Career changers aiming for production or event crews
Church, event or media teams running their own sound
Registration, lessons and certification for Sound Engineering happen on the IBTC e-learning platform. Create your account and pick this course to begin.
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