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## Essential Units for Professional Certificate in Audio Mixing Techniques for Video
**Audio Editing and Mixing Fundamentals**
• • **Audio Fundamentals** - Understand the basic building blocks of sound, including amplitude, frequency, and timing.
• • **Mixing Principles** - Learn the fundamental principles of mixing, including balance, contrast, and clarity.
• • **EQ (Equalization)** - Explore the use of EQ to shape the frequency response of a mix.
• • **Compression** - Understand how compression can be used to control dynamic range and create a more uniform mix.
• • **Distortion** - Explore the different types of distortion and how they can be used to add character to a mix.
**Software and Tools**
• • **DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)** - Learn the basics of using a DAW, including navigating the interface, working with tracks, and recording audio.
• • **Audio Editing Software** - Explore the different types of audio editing software available, including Ableton Live, FL Studio, and Logic Pro X.
• • **Mixing Software** - Learn the basics of using a mixing software, including mixing tracks, using effects, and mastering the mix.
• • **DAW Presets and Templates** - Explore the different presets and templates that are available in most DAWs and mixing software.
**Advanced Mixing Techniques**
• • **Multi-Channel Mixing** - Learn how to mix multiple tracks together to create a cohesive and balanced mix.
• • **Sidechain Mixing** - Explore the use of sidechain to control the level of a source signal in relation to a reference signal.
• • **Delay and Reverb** - Learn how to use delay and reverb to create space, ambience, and a sense of depth in a mix.
• • **Automation** - Explore the use of automation to automate various parameters in a mix, such as EQ, gain, and reverb.
• • **Mastering** - Learn the basics of mastering, including setting the overall volume, adding the final polish, and preparing the mix for distribution.
**Additional Skills**
• • **Music Theory** - Learn the basics of music theory, including notes, scales, chords, and rhythm.
• • **Sound Design** - Explore the basics of sound design, including creating textures, samples, and effects.
• • **Mixing for Specific Genres** - Learn how to mix for different genres, such as pop, rock, or electronic music.
• • **Mixing for Film and Television** - Learn the specific techniques and considerations for mixing for film and television.
• • **Career Skills for Audio Mixers** - Explore the different skills and qualifications that are required for a career in audio mixing.