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Recording Technology

ENGINEERING

McNally Smith's goal is to be the most intensive and comprehensive recording school in the world. Students get hands-on experience with a variety of industry standard equipment, from two-inch analog tape to digital 5.1 surround. The program curriculum fosters a solid base in signal flow theory and application within professional-level environments. Recording technology majors have many opportunities to work with musicians in the studio, developing the skills they need to master any recording situation.
KEY CLASSES

Recording Theory/Recording Lab
Students learn to translate signal flow concepts into hands-on execution.

Studio Management
This class addresses foundational business skills for audio professionals.

Acoustics
Recording technology majors study the art and science of acoustics- the way sound interacts with different environments.

 

Commonly Searched Phrases: Recording Arts College | Music Production College | Recording Engineering School
CAREERS

  • Audio Engineer
  • Radio Broadcast Engineer
  • Sound Designer
  • Sound System Installation Engineer
  • Studio Manager/Owner
    Chopper Black
    From Paula Abdul to Yanni to Bobby Z and hundreds of artists in between, Chopper brings a national spotlight to McNally Smith College of Music.
  • Chopper Black
    • Chris Blood
    15 Years of experience. Musician, Studio owner, Recording Engineer, Live Sound Engineer and Studio Consultant.
  • Chris Blood
    • Bruce Cook
    Bruce has performed in legendary Los Angeles nightspots showcasing original music as a singer/songwriter. He has also worked as an English teacher, and a freelance web designer/consultant.
  • Bruce Cook
    • Tom Day
    Tom has more than 35 years of experience as a musician and an audio engineer.
  • Tom Day
    • Ricardo Ehramjian
    Ricardo has been active as a recording engineer for a variety of bands, commercials, and television spots as well as drummer and band manager for Tim Mahoney and the Blue Meenies.
  • Ricardo Ehramjian
    • Andre Fischer
    Dean of Music Industries
    Senior Vice President, MCA/Universal Urban Music Dept; Vice President Jazz A&R for Quincy Jones, Qwest/Warner Bros.; and Vice President of Publishing Development, 20th Century Fox Records & Films.
  • Andre Fischer
    • Bryan Forrester
    Chair, Technology
    Bryan is the owner of Forrester Audio Networx, a production studio specializing in broadcast audio, including V/O record, music composition, sound design, and mix for radio and TV commercials.
  • Bryan Forrester
    • Peter Greenlund
    Peter has over 20 years experience in the live audio field. He has run live sound for a long list of entertainers including Willie Nelson, the Commodores, and Gladys Knight.
  • Peter Greenlund
    • Sheldon Kessel
    Sheldon's music has been played in clubs, on concert stages, and on college radio stations throughout North and South America.
  • Sheldon Kessel
    • Joseph Mabbott
    Joe’s work with national and international touring artists like Atmosphere, Brother Ali, Cloud Cult, Golden, Heiruspecs, I Self Devine, The Plastic Constellations, 5 Mile Chase, and many others has turned the Hideaway Studio into one of The Twin Cities more reputable and successful studios.
  • Joseph Mabbott
    • Scott Malchow
  • Scott Malchow
    • David Olson
  • David Olson
    • Craig Schlattman
    Craig has over 20 years as a director, filmmaker, DP, production sound mixer, and writer working in film in Los Angeles.
  • Craig Schlattman
    • Rob Schlette
    Rob is a Minneapolis-based recording engineer, musician, and studio owner. His client list includes major artists Chuck Berry and Seth Carlin, as well as indy favorites the Grain, J.P. Hoe, Fort Wilson Riot, and the Morning After.
  • Rob Schlette
    • David Wiens
  • David Wiens
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