A sound engineer or an audio engineer controls the technical aspects a recording or live performance. They use tools like equalizers, dynamic processors, audio effects and sound reinforcement to shape the sound and make it suitable for film, television, radio, music, video games and live performances. Sound Engineers also use their knowledge of microphone placement, pre-amp settings and gain staging to record/conduct a performance in the studio or in a live setting.

The typical visual of a sound engineer is somebody who works the soundboard in a live show, tweaking various knob, faders and dials. This is not very far from the truth. The sound engineer deals with the available audio technology at a studio or live show. They design and manage audio levels and audio outputs. The sound engineer also maintains the audio equipment present in the studio, stage or any other location. Moving on from the technical duties, the creative duties of a sound engineer are also important. These creative duties include Editing, Mixing and Mastering. Our course at Crypto Cipher Academy is among the best sound engineering courses in India because we train our students in both the technical and creative aspects. There are specialised modules that train the students in managing and calculating audio levels accurately, keeping equipment in proper condition by following correct practices and controlling the environment around them to make it suitable for music creation. Our one year diploma course also includes modules like Synthesis and Sound Design and Mixing and Mastering, that train the student in the more creative aspects of sound engineering. Students are taught how to edit recorded performances, to pick the best takes and create an arrangement from those parts. They learn how to mix a track by adjusting sound levels and using audio effects to make sure the audio is pristine and one component of the music does not overwhelm others. Mastering is also taught to the students so that they can maintain optimal loudness and sonic quality over multiple songs or musical ideas that together make a project (album, film score, etc.)

Our course is considered to be among the best sound engineering courses in Delhi and all over India because we compartmentalise the responsibilities of a sound engineer into comprehensive modules that come together to provide the students with a strong foundation for their future. We cultivate knowledge in a way that the budding sound engineer can be self-confident and expertly navigate through their duties both in a studio and also on a live performance setting. We have separate modules that individually cover topics like recording, audio interconnections, volume level measurement, audio measurement and calculation, sound system design, using different types of consoles, studio acoustics, mixing, and mastering in great detail. The students will be taught in state-of-the-art classrooms and studios with industry-standard equipment that the professionals use. They are taught by faculty members who are experienced in their respective fields and dedicate a lot of attention towards the development of each and every student. As a sample library developer Crypto Cipher is recognised worldwide. Our products are used by renowned composers and music producers for everything from Hollywood movies to game sound design. As a result, students will already have a head start in their chosen field be it music production or sound engineering.

In the list below we briefly go over what modules we offer in our one year diploma course that makes Crypto Cipher Academy one of the best sound engineering courses in India (Please visit the Sound Engineering Diploma Modules section of our academy website for a detailed overview of these modules):

1. DAW operation - Students are taught two leading DAWs in the industry. Given the level of competition in modern day and age a sound engineer should know how to operate at least one DAW.

2. Studio Recordings - Recording a signal properly is one of the cornerstones of a Sound Engineers responsibilities. We study all the aspects of a professional quality recording in this module.

3. Music Theory and Composition - This module is important to train the Student's ear as to what good music should sound like. A well tuned ear is the biggest asset of any sound engineer.

4. Track Arrangements and Song Structure - Understanding arrangements and song structure helps the student to figure out dynamic changes between song sections. They also develop ideas regarding how to create contrast between separate sections. A sound engineer maintains the dynamics of a mix or live performance, so this module trains the sound engineer to control these aspects of any type of music.

5. Audio Measurements - In this module we develop the Students understanding of the fundamentals concepts of audio and electronics. This helps the sound engineer to maintain a better signal flow even when working with analog or vintage equipment. The student also learns various sound measuring techniques along with studio and recording equipment operations.

6. Studio Interconnections - This module deals with various audio signals and the connectors used to transfer them. Interconnections also teaches the student regarding studio wiring, audio electronics and inter-communication between different equipment systems. The sound engineer must have a good know how of all these topics for use both in the studio and the live stage.

7. Synthesis and Sound Design - This module deals with sound generation and creation. Sound Engineers can try various experimental techniques to create interesting tones and timbres by employing various techniques we learn in the course of this module.

8. Live Analog and Digital Mixers - Students learn how to operate various mixers in this module. We cover topics like signal flow, mixer routing, mixer block diagrams, setting monitor and headphone mixes, etc. Sound engineers who work in live sound, broadcasting, radio and console based studios can make use of these concepts extensively in their field.

9. Mixing and Mastering - This module deals with concepts that are of utmost importance to the modern sound engineer. Any student hoping to have a successful career in this field needs to develop their expertise in creating high quality mixes and transparent masters.