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Classrooms

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Pieces of Unique Equipment & Software

Studio A

Our flagship recording environment. Studio A features an SSL 4000 Series console, the industry standard “large format board.”

During the day, Studio A is used for classes and band clinics. At night, it can be reserved for individual projects, giving students the opportunity to put their knowledge to the test in a real-world studio-recording environment.

Studio B

Studio B is where students get their initiation into the concepts and mechanics of large format recording consoles.

The Studio B Neotek Elite console is particularly suited to help students understand and learn the variety of challenges they will face in today’s varied, professional audio environments.

Studio C

CRAS Studio C offers a medium sized space that is perfect for recording drums, a band or even a small orchestral ensemble.

Studio C features an API Legacy Plus console, 24-track analog tape recorders and a range of outboard gear. API Legacy consoles have been a standard for generations of engineers who have used them to record artists as diverse as the US Army band to the Shins and Morrissey.

Studio D

Post production surround sound for film, and video game audio is taught in CRAS Studio D, a production environment centered around integrating music, effects and sounds into various media.

Studio D features the same audio monitoring system as studios like Skywalker Sound and Chase Productions. And is the only school where students can learn Audiokenetic WWISE software – the standard of the video game industry.

Studio F & G

Studio F & G are two “mirrored” control rooms that share a common recording space.

In studios F & G CRAS students go beyond their regular intense training and learn how to deal with the everyday roles and responsibilities of a high-traffic production facility. The goal in Studios F & G is to build students’ working confidence, helping them to excel in the field after graduation.

Pro Tools Lab

Pro Tools is the industry-leading recording software program and can be found in every studio, live venue or post house.

CRAS has been teaching students the ins and outs of Pro Tools since 1993 and was the first audio recording school to be an authorized Pro Tools training center. CRAS currently offers six tiers of Pro Tools certifications, ensuring its graduates are ready to roll.

Digital Lab

In addition to class time, students can reserve time in the CRAS digital lab for after-hours sessions, further honing their skills or to work on projects. The lab is set up with individual workstations giving each student maximum “seat time.”

The digital lab is equipped with a variety of electronic instruments, which can interface with your Laptop Recording Package.

Mic Locker

The CRAS mic locker rivals and even exceeds the variety of models and types found at many major recording studios.

Microphones are the “ears” of the recording process. Large and small condenser, dynamic, ribbons… At CRAS, students learn about and use a broad selection of the most sought after and widely used studio and stage microphones.