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Basics of Sound Engineering, from Zero to Confident

Master core audio concepts: signal flow, gain staging, equalization, compression, dynamics, time-based effects, acoustics, and practical mixing workflows in any DAW.

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  • Project-based modules with checklists and DAW-agnostic tasks
  • Clear, high-contrast typography; screen-reader friendly
  • Offline-ready notes and downloadable summaries

What You'll Learn

Signal Flow

Route audio confidently from source to output: inputs, buses, aux sends, returns, and master chain.

Tone Shaping

Use EQ and dynamics to balance frequencies and control transients without artifacts.

Mix Workflow

Build repeatable steps: gain staging, balance, tone, space, polish, and review.

Try a Micro-Lesson

Q: What is the safest starting headroom on your master bus when mixing? A: Aim for -6 dBFS peak, with average levels around -18 dBFS RMS to protect dynamics before mastering.

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Placement Quiz

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Micro-Lesson: EQ Order

Try subtractive EQ before compression to give the compressor a cleaner signal. Follow with gentle additive EQ for tone and finish with a limiter if needed for peaks.

Course Path — Basics of Sound Engineering

Module 1: Signal & Gain

Signal types, metering, headroom, gain staging with pink noise.

Module 2: EQ Essentials

Filters, Q, surgical cuts vs. tonal shaping, reference curves.

Module 3: Compression

Threshold, ratio, attack/release, knee; glue vs. control.

Module 4: Space & Mixdown

Reverb, delay, panning, bus processing, exporting masters.

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