MUSC 162 - Introduction to Recording and Sound Reinforcement

Recent Professors: Louis Michael Valenzuela, Robert Kostlan
Recent Semesters: Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
Class Size: 15–18 students
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for MUSC 80 or MUSI 190
Fall 2026 Sections: View Fall 2026 sections of MUSC 162
Transfers To: CSU
Description: This course introduces the theory and practice of sound recording and live sound reinforcement. Students learn the technical aspects of live sound, the aesthetic aspects of mixing live sound, and microphone placement and mixing strategies to accomplish these goals. This course is intended for students majoring in music production technology and anyone interested in entry-level employment in the music industry.
Usually Held: Tue 9:25am–2:45pm, Tue 9:35am–2:45pm