Location: Studio A (Rm. 171/178), College of Mass Communication, MTSU, Murfreesboro, TN, USA
Moderated by: Zak Denham
The MTSU Student Audio Engineering Society section will be hosting its first “Studio Hang” tonight from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in Studio A (COMM 171/178).
Posted: Monday, September 15, 2014
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Posted: Monday, September 8, 2014
Location: Lab B (Rm. 191), College of Mass Communication, MTSU, Murfreesboro, TN, USA
Moderated by: Michael Fleming and Bill Crabtree
The MTSU AES Student Section welcomes new and returning students to the 2014-15 school year! Did you stop by to chat with AES reps at the Student Organization Fair in the Mass Comm building on 9/4? Are you interested in meeting fellow graduate and undergraduate students focused on audio production, technology and professional networking?
Come meet your prospective AES student leaders and faculty advisors in our first meeting for the fall semester. You'll learn about the planned schedule of meetings, hangouts, activities and tours.
Note: additional meetings are planned for Sept. 15, Oct. 8, Oct. 20, Nov. 12, Nov. 17, Dec. 3 and Dec. 8. Subscribe to this blog and check back soon for further updates.
Other Business: Orientation, election and event planning.
Posted: Thursday, September 4, 2014
We've been in contact with our friends at Webster University in St. Louis, MO, where the 8th Annual Central Region Audio Student Summit will take place March 21-23, 2014.
Here's some information about the event:
"Our annual summit brings audio students together from all over the midwest to learn from and network with some of the industries leading professionals. The convention has been a great success in the past years and we are excited to be hosting this incredible opportunity again.
Like the national events, this summit is modeled like a mini-convention. Our goal is provide a hands on learning experience where all students get plenty of one on one time with educators and professionals in a range of
audio fields. It is a fantastic opportunity not only to network and learn but also to use some of the industry's newest gear that will be presented on our exhibit floor." Colson Wilhoit, Secretary, Webster University Student AES Section
"As of right now we have two keynotes lined up for the weekend. On Saturday, we are going to be having Ken Scott (The Beatles, Jeff Beck, Elton John, David Bowie, etc.) giving his address and with a possible 30 minute Q&A after he gets done with his speech. And, for Sunday, we are having the current President of the AES and Head of Research and Development for Harman International Industries, Dr. Sean Olive, give the first ever Bill Porter Lecture Series speech/presentation. The Bill Porter Lecture Series is going to be like the Heyser Lectures that are given at the AES Conventions every year."
"We are going to have a mix competition. As of right now, we are going to be putting the audio files up to mix on March 1st on websteraes.org, and we are going to be giving everyone 2 weeks to submit their mixes to be entered into the mix competition. We are still figuring out what the winners will be receiving, but last year we gave away close to $3,000 worth of prizes for the mix competition alone! We are also going to be raffling off prizes throughout the weekend, just for coming and checking out the summit." Andrew Witthaus, Chair, Webster University Student AES Section
And if this isn't already enough, the Webster crew have organized a three day recording session to be produced by Dr. Barry Marshall (Associate Professor at The New England Institute of Art and Emerson College) and our own Bill Crabtree (Associate Professor at Middle Tennessee State University)!
The price for all 3 days is either $30 for AES Members or $35 for non-AES Members. Registration details, including housing information, are at http://websteraes.org
Posted: Monday, March 3, 2014
Join Vance Powell for a mix clinic in Studio A on the morning of Feb 21st, from 10 a.m. to noon.
Vance is an accomplished engineer and producer, having worked with many artists including Jack White, Alicia Keys, Buddy Guy, Jars of Clay, and many more. He spent many years as chief engineer at Blackbird Studios, and in 2009 he won a Grammy Award for Best Engineered Album, The Raconteurs’ “Consoler of the Lonely”. He currently runs Sputnik Sound studio in Nashville.
Vance will be sharing mixing techniques and giving a short talk to those in attendance. Don’t miss this great opportunity!
Posted: Thursday, February 20, 2014
Location: Lab B (Rm. 191), College of Mass Communication, MTSU, Murfreesboro, TN, USA
Moderated by: Michael Fleming and Bill Crabtree
A long list of recent events here on campus were brought to you by the MTSU AES Student Section. These include lectures by Lady Antebellum's engineer Clarke Schleicher; multiple guest talks by author Alex Case; Nashville studio tours; an evening with Adrian Belew; equipment demos from Daking Audio, Miktek Microphones, Prism, PMC, Sadie, Audio Technica, Alien Ears; and of course our regular mix critiques and social events. What would you like to see, hear and do through the AES this year?
Join faculty advisors Michael Fleming, Bill Crabtree and classmates of yours who wish to plan new and exciting events for the Spring semester and beyond!
Student leadership opportunities exist along with the chance to represent MTSU at regional and international events. Come learn all about it!
There are NO candidacy restrictions or prerequisites for participation.
Posted: Friday, February 7, 2014
The AES Nashville professional section offers multiple events for students and pros during February.
February 5-6 at Soundcheck Nashville:
Get your hands on the hottest products from Christie® that are rockin’ the AV/IT world! This is the event to see and learn about the industry’s leading display technologies and solutions. You’ll have the opportunity to meet with Christie product managers, sales reps and field application engineers in a casual, open format.
February 12, 13, 14 at Ben’s Studio (RCA Studio A):
Bose® has invited AES Nashville to Ben Folds’ Music Row studio (formerly the historic RCA Studio A) to witness first hand the amazing live performance sound of Bose® RoomMatch® loudspeaker array modules. Join us for demo sessions throughout the day February 12, 13, and 14. Each session will include a live performance by a special guest artist. Visit the AES Nashville website for registration details.
Posted: Monday, February 3, 2014
Location: Lab B (Rm. 191), College of Mass Communication, MTSU, Murfreesboro, TN, USA
Moderated by: Michael Fleming
Speaker(s): Eric Elwell, Technical Innovation, Inc.
Guest speaker: Eric Elwell, Project Developer—Pro Audio, Technical Innovation
Nashville-based audio engineer Eric Elwell is a veteran of the studio and touring industry who now works as a project specialist in high-performance audio solutions at Technical Innovation (technical-innovation.com). The company, headquartered in Atlanta, is a nationwide provider of technical system design and integration services for corporations, state and federal government agencies, universities, professional organizations, and the church market. TI solutions range from audio/video installations to emerging technologies including streaming video, on-demand rich media, collaborative video conferencing, HDTV, and digital archiving and retrieval, among others.
Elwell will discuss his career and provide some case studies that illustrate the role of audio engineering in the context of the evolving communications and entertainment industries.
Other Business: Member recruitment and event planning.
Posted: Thursday, January 23, 2014
On Thursday, January 23, come visit the AES table at the College of Mass Communication Student Organization Fair between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. RIM faculty members Michael Fleming and Bill Crabtree will be present to talk with you and describe the available activities and leadership opportunities
Regular meetings are being planned for the Spring semester. Announcements will be forthcoming on this blog and via internal Recording Industry emails.
In anticipation, here are some thoughts for all MTSU audio students, including those who have just received candidacy (congratulations!) and those completing their final semesters with us (good luck!). I'm not writing to give you all the answers. You've got an array of faculty advisors, mentors, the MTSU career center, friends and family to help you along the way. But if you're an audio production student or MFA candidate, then I'm appealing to you to make a small but powerful investment in both your education and your career development by joining the Audio Engineering Society as a student member.
You've heard it from everyone: the media and entertainment business runs on personal connections and networks. International professional organizations like the AES provide one of the best ways to get plugged in and begin networking with people who have similar interests, goals and experiences. Speaking personally, I can attest that the AES has played a central role in every step of my audio education and professional development. An AES scholarship helped me pay for grad school. When I was a fresh face in a new city (Boston), I met a wide range of engineers, researchers and designers by joining the local AES section. I've found freelance gigs through AES connections, searched for full-time jobs on the AES website, and even today I can still pick up the phone and call people around the world whom I've met through AES committee service, conventions and other events.
MTSU's current status and reputation was built by the efforts and accomplishments of both its faculty and past students just like you. Similarly, the AES became the premier educational and professional audio organization that it is thanks to several generations of dedicated members, leaders, students and volunteers. A long list of recent events here on campus were brought to you by the MTSU AES Student Section. These include lectures by Lady Antebellum's engineer Clarke Schleicher; multiple guest talks by author Alex Case; Nashville studio tours; an evening with Adrian Belew; equipment demos from Daking Audio, Miktek Microphones, Prism, PMC, Sadie, Audio Technica, Alien Ears; and of course our regular mix critiques and social events. These were all organized by your fellow AES student members!
Meanwhile, classmates of yours who are AES members have been representing MTSU at AES international conventions in Europe and the USA. These same MTSU student AES members have been winning recording competitions, participating in mix contests and receiving scholarship money and prizes. Moreover, they're out there making connections, meeting people and laying the groundwork for their future careers. What about you?
If you're focused and serious about your education—and you want prospective employers and internship providers to take you seriously—then it just makes sense to become a student AES member. (Frankly, in a program of our size and reputation, this should be a no-brainer.) Our student AES committee needs new members and committed leaders to maintain this level of service, accomplishment and prestige. It doesn't matter whether you are a pre- or post-candidacy student. As the Nike advertising slogan says, "just do it!" and get involved.
You can register online at www.aes.org. Come attend meetings, volunteer to be a student officer, and do your part to keep the AES strong and active at MTSU!
Sincerely,
Michael Fleming
MTSU RIM Assoc. Prof.
AES VP, Central Region (USA and Canada)
MTSU Co-faculty advisor with Prof. Crabtree
AES member since 1993
Posted: Sunday, January 19, 2014
Location: Mass Comm Building Atrium, MTSU, Murfreesboro, TN (USA)
Moderated by: Michael Fleming and Bill Crabtree
THE SPRING MASS COMMUNICATION
STUDENT ORGANIZATION FAIR
Thursday, JANUARY 23rd, 2014
10:00am - 2:00pm
Main Hallway of the Mass Comm. Building
Organized by the MTSU ACM SIGGRAPH Student Chapter
Sponsored by Dean Ken Paulson
All the Mass Comm organizations are invited to participate in the Student Organization Fair.
The AES faculty advisors, Michael Fleming and Bill Crabtree, will be present to answer questions about the Audio Engineering Society and to recruit members for the MTSU student chapter.
List of other organizations participating:
- ACM SIGGRAPH Student Chapter (EMC)
- Ad Club (JOUR)
- ARMS (RIM)
- Cinema Club (EMC)
- CMS (RIM)
- EMC Productions (EMC)
- Film Guild (EMC)
- Grammy U (RIM)
- Kappa Tau Alpha (JOUR)
- MT10 (EMC)
- NABJ (JOUR)
- Nashville Songwriters Association International (RIM)
- Omega Delta Psi (RIM)
- Photo Society
- PRSSA (JOUR)
- Sidelines (JOUR)
- SEM (RIM)
- SPJ (JOUR)
- Social Media Club (EMC)
- Urban Music Society (RIM)
- WMTS (EMC)
Other Business: Member recruiting and introduction to the AES.
Posted: Sunday, January 19, 2014
