Jolene Carter, recent AU graduate in film and audio technology, shot a short film of her day traveling around Washington, DC. But instead of using a normal microphone, Carter designed a unique rig that…
By James Reber
I’ve been interested in audio since I began playing the guitar as a child. I wanted to know how my favorite artists achieved their signature sounds — and how I could re-create them.
That…
The Audio Technology Capstone is an advanced course in our undergraduate program that enables students to embrace their unique skills and particular areas of interest — to explore both the art and science…
In the world of music and sound production, artists and audio engineers usually have L.A., New York and Nashville at top of mind. These entertainment hotbeds are legendary breeding grounds for artistic…
At American University, people who’ve been fascinated with music and sound for years are finding opportunities to transform their passion into meaningful careers.
AU’s master’s in audio technology…
Innovative audio production courses with names such as 1960s British Recording Techniques sound like a lot of fun (they really are, too), but they’re much more. Mike Harvey, American University Audio…
When students from American University’s chapter of the Audio Engineering Society met up to discuss their audio production heroes, a common theme emerged. It wasn’t as much about a certain technology…
By Peter Bonaventure
In the world of audio technology, we often use tools such as compressors and limiters to smooth out the peaks of a signal, which raises the overall volume of that signal. However,…
By Matt Twiford
Classrooms and homework assignments are just a couple aspects of a comprehensive education experience. For those of us who study and/or teach in American University’s Audio Technology…
BY: GASTON REBOREDO, AUDIO TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM ALUMNUS
The science behind electronics and acoustics is, without question, essential for a career in audio technology. However, for me, it’s the vast potential…
Whether you love it or hate it, the pervasive presence of music streaming is completely changing the music industry.
Besides giving audio technology professionals something juicy to discuss at the water…
Audio technology students put their passion for music and sound to work. They're in our cutting-edge campus studio recording and engineering new tracks. They're out in the District community interning…
In the audio technology industry, degrees, internships, and key connections are valuable tools. However, one key factor makes it all matter: passion.
With real passion for sound—and a work ethic to…
Those who embrace and seek a master’s degree in audio technology at American University join an elite group of sound professionals who don’t just thrive in their industry. They enjoy it.
Anyone…
Written by Michael Harvey, Instructor in the Department of Performing Arts
The 139th Audio Engineering Society (AES) Convention was hosted last week in New York City. I had the opportunity to attend…
“When I was your age …” is something people have been hearing from their parents since the beginning of time. It’s an especially popular phrase in conversations about music. Just about everyone…
When choosing a grad program, people like options. Diversity is expected and flexibility is coveted.
That’s because a degree isn’t just a piece of paper or box checked on a job application. When…
The master’s program in audio technology at American University is about art, science, and everyday life. Even the slightest nuances can be the difference between crying and laughing during a movie or…
Written by Paul Oehlers, Audio technology professor
Behind Every Celebrity Lies Technicians and Technology
Beyond Miley and Taylor, the Video Music Awards will provide a new batch of case studies to…
