B4M Entertainments | The Noise Headquarters (NHQ)

Duration: 3 years

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Course Overview: B.Sc. Audiography & Music Technology

The 3-year, 6-semester B.Sc. program covers all essential areas in audiography and music technology, with the first three semesters dedicated to immersive training at B4M NHQ, followed by On-the-Job Training (OJT) in a specialization.

Program Structure

  • Duration: 3 Years (6 Semesters)
  • Location: First 3 Semesters at B4M NHQ, followed by OJT
  • Specializations for OJT: Studio Engineering, Music Production, Sound Design, Live Sound Engineering

Introducing the Dual Degree Programme in Audiography and Music Technology

For the first time in India, B4M NHQ presents the Dual Degree Programme - a ground breaking opportunity for aspiring audio professionals. This program offers:

  • B.Sc. Audiography in Music Technology ( 3 YEARS)
    • 2 years at B4M NHQ Campus, India, with the degree issued by Medhavi Skills University, Sikkim, India.
    • 1 year in Ireland, with an Honours Degree issued by Griffith College, Ireland, in collaboration with Windmill Lane Recording Studios and Pulse College, Ireland.
  • Earn dual certification: a degree from India and an internationally recognized Honours Degree from Ireland.
  • 1-year stay-back option in Ireland for professional opportunities.

Eligibility & Conditions:

1. IELTS certification is mandatory with a minimum required score.

2. Candidates must meet all visa requirements for Ireland to enroll in the international portion of the program.

This program combines world-class education with hands-on industry exposure, preparing you for a global career in music and audio technology.

Be part of this innovative program and elevate your future in the world of audio!

On-the-Job Training (OJT) and Specialization

During the final three semesters, students will complete their OJT, choosing a specialization from Studio Engineering, Music Production, Sound Design, or Live Sound Engineering. While specializing, students will also complete Mixing & Mastering, a mandatory module for all, which provides essential skills applicable across all areas of audio production.

Throughout the OJT:

  • Log Book Maintenance: Students must document their OJT progress in an official OJT log book, signed regularly by their supervisor.
  • Academic Activities: Students will continue academic activities alongside their hands-on training.
  • Examinations: Mid-term and semester examinations require student's physical presence at B4M NHQ.

Modules Covered

1. Studio Engineering

  • Physics of Sound
  • Anatomy of Ear
  • Critical Listening and Ear Training
  • Basic Electronics
  • Cables and Connectors
  • Decibels & Digital Audio
  • Microphones and Miking Techniques
  • Dynamics & Signal Processors
  • Equalizers & FX Processors
  • Digital Audio Workstation - Pro Tools
  • Professional Recording & Audio Editing
  • Radio Production
  • Stereo Studio Routing
  • Patch-Bay Design
  • Advanced Hardware Routing Concepts
  • Control Surface Operation
  • Mixing and Mastering Techniques
  • Spatial Audio Mix & Mastering - Dolby ATMOS®

2. Music Production

  • Music Theory for Production
  • Logic Pro X Interface & Shortcuts
  • Production & Recording Templates
  • MIDI Recording & Editing
  • Apple Loops & Loop Library
  • Drum Programming & Song Arrangements
  • Film Scoring & VST Instruments
  • Sampling and Synthesis
  • Automation & Mapping
  • Flex Time, Flex Pitch & Celemony Melodyne
  • Ableton Live & Electronic Music Production
  • Mixing and Mastering in Logic Pro X
  • Exporting Tracks for Film & Song Scores
  • Jingle Production

3. Live Sound Technology

  • Fundamentals of Live Sound
  • Analog & Digital Console Operations
  • Signal Flow & Practical Applications
  • Gain Staging & Multitrack Grouping
  • Microphones, EQ, and Dynamic Processing
  • Speaker Systems & Crossover Theory
  • Reverbs, Delays, and Effects
  • Speaker Management & Power Distribution
  • Live Sound Practices & Lighting Technologies
  • SMAART Venue Calibration
  • Line Array Alignment

4. Sound Design

  • Fundamentals of Film Sound Design
  • Sound Design Theory
  • Field Recording Techniques
  • Foley & Stereo/Surround Sound Design
  • Track Laying, Sound Edit, and Dialogue Editing
  • Convolution Reverbs & Audioease Altiverb
  • Sync Sound/ADR Techniques
  • Audio Restoration with Izotope RX
  • Premix & Re-recording Mix - Dolby ATMOS®

5. Acoustics and Studio Architecture

  • Introduction to Studio Design Concepts
  • Soundproofing Techniques
  • Acoustic Control Methods
  • Personal Studio Setup Ideas
  • Acoustic Measurement & Calibration

6. General Education

  • Employability Skills
  • Health, Safety, and Security
  • Human Values, Ethics, and Discipline
  • Communicative English
  • Digital Literacy
  • Business Communication
  • Physical & Mental Fitness
  • Client Management
  • Music Industry Management
  • Entrepreneurship & Digital Marketing

Course Details

  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Eligibility: 12th Pass (Any Stream)

Advanced Professional Diploma in Audiography & Music Technology

Course Overview: Advanced Professional Diploma in Audiography & Music Technology

This comprehensive 18-month diploma program covers every aspect of the audio industry. The curriculum is divided into five specialized streams:

Modules Covered

1. Studio Engineering

  • Physics of Sound
  • Anatomy of Ear
  • Critical Listening
  • Ear Training
  • Basic Electronics
  • Cables and Connectors
  • Decibels
  • Digital Audio
  • Microphones and Miking Techniques
  • Dynamics & Signal Processors
  • Equalizers
  • FX Processors
  • Digital Audio Workstation - Pro Tools
  • Professional Recording & Audio Editing
  • Radio Production
  • Studio Routing
  • Patch-Bay
  • Hands-on Practice with Equipment
  • Mixing
  • Mastering
  • Introduction to Surround Sound Mixing

2. Music Production

  • Music Theory for Production
  • Logic Pro X and Interface Understanding
  • Shortcuts & Workflows
  • Template Setup for Production & Recording
  • Recording and Editing MIDI
  • Apple Loops & Loop Library
  • Drum Programming
  • Song Arrangements and Structure Analysis
  • Film Scoring
  • VST Instruments
  • Recording and Editing Audio
  • Sampling and Synthesis
  • Bus & Audio Effects
  • Automation and Mapping
  • Flex Time and Flex Pitch
  • Celemony Melodyne
  • Electronic Music Production
  • Advanced Logic Pro X Features
  • Mixing and Mastering in Logic Pro X
  • Exporting Tracks for Song and Film Score
  • Jingle Production

3. Live Sound Technology

  • Fundamentals of Live Sound
  • Analog Console Basics
  • Signal Flow & Practical Applications
  • Gain Staging
  • Aux, Multitrack Grouping
  • Microphones and Tuning
  • Graphic EQ and Console EQ
  • Dynamic Signal Processors
  • Speaker Systems & Crossover Theory
  • Reverbs & Delays
  • Digital Console Operations
  • Speaker Management
  • Power Distribution
  • Advanced Live Sound Practices

4. Sound Design

  • Film Sound Basics
  • Sound Design Theory
  • Field Recording Techniques
  • Microphones & Recorders
  • Foley Techniques and Recording
  • Stereo Sound Design Templates
  • Track Laying and Sound Editing
  • Dialogue Editing
  • Design Reverbs
  • Basics of Sync Sound
  • Audio Restoration using Izotope RX
  • Re-recording Mix
  • Introduction to Surround Sound Design

5. General Education

  • Employability Skills
  • Health, Safety, and Security
  • Human Values, Ethics, and Discipline
  • Communicative English
  • Digital Literacy
  • Business Communication
  • Physical & Mental Fitness

Course Details

  • Duration: 18 Months
  • Eligibility: 12th Pass (Any Stream)

Professional Diploma in Audiography & Music Technology

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Course Overview: Professional Diploma in Audiography & Music Technology

This intensive 1-year program is designed to equip students with essential skills for a career in the dynamic audio industry. The course is divided into four specialized streams:

1. Music Production

  • Music Theory for Production
  • Logic Pro X and Workflow
  • MIDI Recording and Editing
  • Song Production & Background Score
  • VST Instruments and Audio Effects
  • Exporting Tracks for Mixing & Mastering
  • Jingle Production

2. Studio Engineering

  • Physics of Sound
  • Ear Anatomy
  • Cables & Connectors
  • Basic Electronics
  • Microphones & Miking Techniques
  • Digital Audio Workstation - Pro Tools
  • Studio Routing and Equipment Handling
  • Professional Recording, Mixing, and Mastering

3. Live Sound Technology

  • Live Sound Fundamentals
  • Console Operation and Signal Flow
  • Microphones, EQ, and Dynamic Processors
  • Speaker Systems and Power Distribution
  • Analog & Digital Consoles

4. Sound Design

  • Film Sound Design Basics
  • Foley, Field Recording, and Miking Techniques
  • Sound Editing and Dialogue Editing
  • Introduction to Surround Sound

5. General Education

  • Employability Skills
  • Health, Safety, and Security
  • Human Values, Ethics, and Discipline
  • Communicative English
  • Physical & Mental Fitness

Course Details

  • Duration: 12 Months
  • Eligibility: 12th Pass (Any Stream)

Course Overview: Certificate in Music Production

  • Music Theory
  • Logic Pro X & Understanding the Interface
  • Template for Production & Recording
  • Recording & Editing MIDI
  • Recording & Editing Audio
  • Song Arrangement & Structuring
  • Mixing & Mastering Basics

Course Details

  • Duration: 3 Months
  • Eligibility: 10th Pass (Any Stream)

Course Overview: Certificate in Live Sound Engineering

  • Sound & Electronic Basics
  • Cables & Connectors
  • Analog & Digital Consoles
  • Microphone Classifications
  • Equalizer & Dynamic Signal Processors
  • FX Processor
  • Live Mixing
  • Room Tuning & System Tuning
  • RTA Analyzer
  • Speaker Management System
  • PA System
  • Line Arrays
  • Power Supply Management

Course Details

  • Duration: 3 Months
  • Eligibility: 10th Pass (Any Stream)

Course Overview: Certificate in Mix & Mastering

  • Basic Concepts of Audio
  • Human Ear and Its Sonic Characters.
  • Mix Preparation
  • Gain staging
  • Importance of Headroom
  • Signal Processing
  • Transient Designing
  • Time and Spatial Effects
  • Image and Dimension in a Mix
  • Advanced Mixing Techniques
  • Multiband Processing
  • Mid-Side Processing
  • Special Plugins
  • Mastering Techniques
  • Session Tour
  • Mix & Mastering Studio Practice

Course Details

  • Duration: 3 Month
  • Eligibility:
    • 10th Pass (Any Stream)
    • Candidates must have prior experience in studio engineering or music production.
    • Should have proficiency in at least one Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), such as Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, FL Studio, etc.