1. January 2009 - Microphone

The microphone is primary to any recording signal-path. This seminar begins with the history of microphones. Students will study the applications of various microphone types and positions in the recording process for vocals and instruments. The seminar concludes with an overview of stereo techniques.

2. February 2009 - Preamplifier

This seminar looks at this essential analog device in detail. We will explore the history of preamplifiers, including famous vintage models and why their sound is still sought-after today. We will also explore preamplifier types and the impact of design on their sound in the studio.

3. March 2009 - Monitoring

Accurate monitoring differentiates professional studios from amateur facilities. This seminar examines effective monitoring approaches. Participants will leave with knowledge of what type of monitors are best for their studio, optimal listening position and the impact of acoustic treatment.

4. April 2009 - AD/DA Conversion

This seminar unveils the mysteries of analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion. Discover the history of conversion and learn how it actually works. We will examine sampling theorem, dither, jitter, and other key concepts. Students leave with an understanding of what differentiates inferior converters from coveted professional models.

5. May 2009 - Ultimate Guitar Sound

Creating a great acoustic or electric guitar sound is a technically and artistically challenging feat. This practical seminar demonstrates several tried-and-true guitar recording methods. We then examine a number of production and mixing techniques used by the pros that ensure stellar results.

6. June 2009 - Ultimate Vocal Sound

Creating a great vocal sound is a technically and artistically challenging feat. This seminar begins by demonstrating several tried-and-true lead and backing vocal recording methods. We then examine a number of production and mixing techniques used by the pros that ensure stellar results.

7. July 2009 - Ultimate Drum Recording

Creating a great drum sound is a technically and artistically challenging feat. This practical seminar begins by demonstrating several tried-and-true kit recording methods. We then examine a number of production and mixing techniques used by the pros that ensure stellar results.

8. August 2009 - Acoustics

Acoustics is the study of how sound propagates in real environments. This seminar explores acoustics as it applies to audio production. Participants will learn to utilize quick, inexpensive methods to resolve acoustic problems in their studios and vastly improve their recording and mixing environments.

9. September 2009 - Psychoacoustics

This master-class begins with history and an outline of key concepts. Students will gain a solid understanding of the way our brains interpret sound and how that affects what we hear on recordings. They will also learn how to exploit psychoacoustic concepts to their own benefit in the studio.

10. October 2009 - Equalization

Equalization is among the most important yet elusive skills in the recording, mixing and mastering. This seminar begins with a look at the history and theory of equalization. Next we look at types of EQ and their uses in the studio. The class concludes with practical examples of corrective and creative equalization in audio production.

11. November 2009 - Dynamics

Dynamics processing is one of the most abused areas in the field of recording. This seminar starts by exploring the effect of natural dynamics on the listener's perception. We then trace the history of dynamics manipulation. The goal of the seminar is to teach participants to manipulate dynamics in a manner that will yield the best result in each musical project.

12. December 2009 - Delay

Delay has a tremendous impact on the quality of the sound stage in a recording. The history of delay begins in the analog era with tape techniques, and enters the modern era with the advent of digital effects. Participants will leave this seminar with an understanding of how to manipulate delay to enhance their recordings and combine it with other effects.