Sound Recording

A sound recording course is a program that is designed to teach individuals the art and science of capturing, manipulating and producing audio. It covers a wide range of topics from the fundamentals of sound waves to advanced techniques in audio engineering.

A professional course in Sound Recording opens doors for a career in Sound Editing, Sound Engineering, Sound Recording, Sound Effects Designing, Sound Mixing etc.

The Salary of a Sound Recording graduate may depend upon the location they work in and their skills but the common average salary range may vary from INR 5–6 Lakhs per annum. 

To be an authentic sound recordist one must have these basic skills like troubleshooting and problem-solving know-how, knowledge of shooting format, Multi-Tasking etc.

In the present day scenario, a lot of crash courses or short term courses of maybe a month or two are offered for the programme. Make note that these courses hold no value in the market. So, first complete your school education and then pursue a course from a recognized institute.

Some of the popular Sound Recording colleges in India are –Film and Television Institute of IndiaSatyajit Ray Film & Television InstituteBharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Film, TV and Animation StudiesICE Balaji Telefilms - Institute of Creative ExcellenceTGC Animation and Multimedia

Yes, only FTII takes entrance examthat is  FTII JET (Joint Entrance Test) but most of the colleges give admissions on the merit basis.

All the colleges have a different criteria for admission in Sound Recording course. But usually for a Bachelors Degree and Diploma courses, candidates must have completed their 10+2 in any subject from a recognized board.

A sound recordist is responsible to record the sound on the location. He/she listen to it to ascertain whether anything is wrong with the take and whether it needs to be re-recorded.

The BSc programme in Film Making with a specialisation in Sound Recording & Designing at MIT-SFT focuses extensively on Sound Engineering, encompassing crucial aspects like designing, recording, and mixing of sound. Through hands-on practical experiences, students gain comprehensive knowledge in areas such as XLR connections and sound manipulation on high-end mixers.