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MUSR 691 Mastering and Restoration (3 credits)

Offered by: Music Research (Schulich School of Music)

Administered by: Graduate Studies

Overview

Sound Recording : Advanced practices in mastering and remastering of recorded music. Emphasis on digitizing and restoration (“clean-up") of ageing analog sources, print-through correction, and the assembling/mastering/finalizing of new recordings utilizing various techniques. Specific topics include archiving/preservation/metadata, analog tape transfer including alignment/azimuth and record bias, 78rpm disc transfers including stylus choice/speed correction and playback curve selection. Instruction is included in equalization and dynamic range control processes as they relate specifically to the mastering process.

Terms: Fall 2024

Instructors: King, Richard (Fall)

  • 3 hours.

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