MI’s extensive recording facilities serve as the main teaching complex for the Audio Engineering and Independent Artist programs as well as studios for student projects.
Studio A “Tommy Tedesco Studio”
Named after the king of LA session musicians, Studio A features a large tracking room for full live band recording, an SSL 4000G+ Series 36-channel analog console and ProTools HD 3 24 I/O digital audio system with 192 interface.
Studio B
Audio Engineering students learn digital recording and 5.1 surround mixing techniques on a 16-channel Digidesign Icon digital console with Protools HD 3, 192 interface and Blue Sky monitors.
Studio C
Students track, mix and learn automation on the classic NEVE Vx “Flying Faders” 36-channel analog console and Protools HD 3, 24 I/O, 96 interfaces and Otari MTR 90 2” analog reel-to-reel recorder.
Studio D
Features a custom-made “Baby SSL” 4000G+ Series 8-channel analog console and Protools Digi002 digital audio system for compact high-end tracking and mixing.
Studio E
This world-class THX Certified dubbing stage is equipped with a 48-channel Digidesign ICON D-Control console and Pro Tools HD 3 recording system.
Music Production Lab (MPL-Room 102)
An Audio Engineering recording/teaching/lab facility featuring twelve Mac workstations equipped with Digi002R Protools digital audio, Waves Gold Bundles, Reason, Line 6 Bass and Guitar Pod Pro amp modelers and KORG Triton Keyboards.
Digital Audio Lab (CS202)
Audio Engineering students learn digital recording techniques on twelve Mac workstations with Protools Mbox A/D interfaces, Reason, Waves Gold Bundle and a variety of other recording and mixing tools.
Recording Techniques Lab (Room 281)
This Audio Engineering lab contains twelve Mac workstations loaded with Pro Tools and Reason software, Line 6 Bass and Guitar Pod Pro amp modelers and MBox 2 interfaces.
Independent Artist Tracking Studio
The main tracking studio features a Mac G5 running Cubase SX3 audio software with a full complement of plugins, outboard gear and microphones to handle both direct and live recording, including full live drum set.
FilmIT Editing Suite
Students of the film program learn editing and compositing on Mac Pro workstations and finalize their projects on the HD online editing system using Final Cut Pro and After Effects.
BIT, GIT, KIT, PIT, VIT Studios
Each of these dedicated instrument-specific studios is designed to train students in the art and technique of studio performance. Each studio is equipped with a Mac G5, Protools and/or Logic Audio and related hardware, software and outboard gear.
KIT Workstations
KIT students have access to three different rooms equipped with a total of more than twenty Mac G5/Logic Audio-equipped digital audio workstations for instruction and project development.