Music & Sound Production

Yes, there are many popular Sound Recording books available online apart from the regular syllabus:

• Modern Recording Techniques by David Miles Huber and Emiliano Caballero.
• The Recording Engineer's Handbook, 4th Edition by Bobby Owsinski.
• Recording Sound: A Concise Guide to the Art of Recording by Mark Brocklesby.
• Perfecting Sound Forever: The Story Of Recorded Music by Greg Milner.
• The Location Sound Bible by Ric Viers.

Sound Recording courses are offered at various levels, including undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), Diploma, and Certification. The course fee structure for these course levels also varies. The fee structure can also differ depending on the college's rating, faculty rating, placement records, etc. However, the average course fee structure for UG-level courses is from INR 20,000 to INR 13.04 Lakh, and for PG-level courses, it's from INR 1.45 to INR 11.04 Lakh.

Here are some important documents you must carry during a BA in Sound Recording application process:

• Class 10 and 12 marksheets
• A valid Photo ID proof (Adhaar, PAN Card, Passport, Driving License, etc.)
• Passport-sized photographs (at least two)
• Migration Certificate

Yes, students can take admission in The Audio Guys Institute Diploma in Advanced Sound Engineering programme without any accepted entrance exams. Candidates willing to get admission must visit the official website and apply for admission. The total seat intake for various courses is 260. Follow The Audio Guys Institute application process mentioned below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of The Audio Guys Institute.

Step 2: Fill out the enquiry form with complete details.

Step 3: Wait for the college's response to submit the application form.

The application fee for various courses is INR 10,000, offline admissions.

Both Sound Editing and Sound Engineering are different in terms of their role and focus. Sound Editing is about audio manipulation, clearing & enhancing audio quality, shaping sounds, etc. Meanwhile, Sound Engineering means editing, mixing, reproducing, and delivering the final track. It covers the technical aspects of sound production. 

 Vijaybhoomi University offers BTech in Soud Engineering via The True School of Music. BTech in Sound Engineering is a 4-year-long undergraduate programme inclined towards the technical aspects of the Sound Engineering field. The course is offered in a full-time mode and admission is based on the Vijaybhoomi Scholastic Aptitude Test (VUSAT). 

National Academy of Media and Events, Mumbai offers Certificate in Music Production for 10 months. The programmes includes a three-month internship. Candidates who have passed a minimum of Class 12 are eligible to apply for the course. The age of the aspirants applying for Certificate in Music Production should be 18 years and above.

Whether to opt for a Diploma or a degree in Sound Engineering depends completely on your future goals, learning style, and financial budget. A Diploma will be a shorter, more practical, and potentially less expensive path to entry-level jobs in Sound Engineering, meanwhile, a degree will provide you with a broader, more theoretical education and will open doors to more specialised or advanced roles in the field.