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The Sonic Arts Center at The City College of New York

The Sonic Arts Center at The City College of New York The Sonic Arts Center offers a four-year, Bachelor of Music degree with a concentration in Audio Tec

Our program creates graduates who are as comfortable creating a string arrangement or a film underscore as they are tracking and mixing an album or providing dialog replacement for a film or broadcast project. In today's highly competitive music and audio technology industry, a diverse skill-set will ultimately create the most marketable service provider.

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CAPSTONE STUDENTS VISIT THE ENGINE ROOM MASTERING STUDIOOur fourth year students took a break from finishing up their Ca...
12/13/2022

CAPSTONE STUDENTS VISIT THE ENGINE ROOM MASTERING STUDIO

Our fourth year students took a break from finishing up their Capstone projects to visit the Engine Room mastering studio. Senior mastering engineer Andy Vandette presented a seminar for the students that included a discussion of the software, hardware, and techniques employed in professional mastering. Andy has a long history in the mastering industry and has multiple gold and platinum record awards from a diverse list of clients including; The Beastie Boys, David Bowie, Whitney Houston, Kid Rock, Skillet, Metric, NeedToBreathe, Uncle Kracker, and Rush. Thanks Andy for your insightful look into the professional mastering industry! BTW that’s Andy front and center with Capstone instructor Paul Special to his left.

We are more than happy to announce that in-person tours of the Sonic Arts Center have resumed! The tours will be given o...
10/20/2022

We are more than happy to announce that in-person tours of the Sonic Arts Center have resumed! The tours will be given on Thursdays at 12:30pm. To set up a tour, please visit our tour page at this link: https://sonicartscenter.com/tours/

Sit back and relax... It's time to take a Virtual Tour of the Sonic Arts Center! You can also find this on our website.
02/01/2021
Sonic Arts Center Virtual Tour

Sit back and relax... It's time to take a Virtual Tour of the Sonic Arts Center!

You can also find this on our website.

Welcome to the Sonic Arts Center Virtual Tour

Due to the COVID pandemic we have decided to extend the Spring 2021 application period to January 1, 2021.https://sonica...
12/20/2020
Apply – Sonic Arts Center

Due to the COVID pandemic we have decided to extend the Spring 2021 application period to January 1, 2021.

https://sonicartscenter.com/apply/

The college and the Sonic Arts Center program have their own dedicated admissions procedures and application forms. You must be accepted to both the college and the Sonic Arts Center program to begin your studies. If you are applying for Fall admission you can apply to the Music and Audio Technology...

Deadline to apply for the Spring 2021 semester is coming up on December 20th! Have you checked our website? Click here f...
11/23/2020
Apply – Sonic Arts Center

Deadline to apply for the Spring 2021 semester is coming up on December 20th!

Have you checked our website?

Click here for more info.

https://sonicartscenter.com/apply/

The college and the Sonic Arts Center program have their own dedicated admissions procedures and application forms. You must be accepted to both the college and the Sonic Arts Center program to begin your studies. If you are applying for Fall admission you can apply to the Music and Audio Technology...

SAC class on recording acoustic guitar is done over Zoom with a new video and audio upgrade to our Control and Isolation...
10/09/2020

SAC class on recording acoustic guitar is done over Zoom with a new video and audio upgrade to our Control and Isolation Rooms. Technical Director Joe Popp was on guitar and Director Paul Kozel was running the class.

This is an update to our recent announcement about suspending the Application Due Date for the Fall 2020 Semester.The Ce...
03/19/2020
Apply – Sonic Arts Center

This is an update to our recent announcement about suspending the Application Due Date for the Fall 2020 Semester.

The Center has now set April 6, 2020 as the new application date for the Fall 2020 semester. We are now accepting applications.

Decisions will be made on your candidacy by April 20, 2020. Thank you for your patience.

https://sonicartscenter.com/apply/

The college and the Sonic Arts Center program have their own dedicated admissions procedures and application forms. You must be accepted to both the college and the Sonic Arts Center program to begin your studies. If you are applying for Fall admission you can apply to the Music and Audio Technology...

Our Sonor Drum-kit setup for today’s drum recording with the third year class.
11/05/2019

Our Sonor Drum-kit setup for today’s drum recording with the third year class.

The Center recently completed the design and installation of a second Dolby Atmos system into one of our Production Room...
10/31/2019

The Center recently completed the design and installation of a second Dolby Atmos system into one of our Production Rooms. This studio provides an environment for 5.1 as well as 5.1.2 (ceiling speakers) recording and mixing. The 5.1.2 configuration supports the Atmos broadcast and streaming content protocol from media service providers like Netflix, Amazon, Apple, Hulu, etc.

Third year student Diego Galindo running today’s session. Guitar and bass recording.
10/29/2019

Third year student Diego Galindo running today’s session. Guitar and bass recording.

On June 20, the film Cinema and Sanctuary had its premiere at the Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center. The film, by C...
07/02/2019

On June 20, the film Cinema and Sanctuary had its premiere at the Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center. The film, by CCNY Professor Dave Davidson, charts the tumultuous and exuberant history of The Institute of Film Techniques at the City College of New York – the first documentary film school in America that was under the leadership of DADAist and pioneering experimental filmmaker Hans Richter.

The audio post-production team was lead by staff members Paul Kozel and Chris Woll, who also mixed the film. SAC fourth year students were the sound designers and composers for the project. Dialog editing was done by Paul Kozel and Santiago Celi provided the dialog restoration. Congratulations to the team for delivering a throughly professional sound track!

Last week the third year class recording a string quartet.
05/24/2019

Last week the third year class recording a string quartet.

Last week the Production Audio Class recorded the Great Hall’s Impulse Response to use in
05/24/2019

Last week the Production Audio Class recorded the Great Hall’s Impulse Response to use in

Production Audio Class last week testing range.
05/24/2019

Production Audio Class last week testing range.

The rest of the band from yesterday’s 2nd year band recording class.
05/24/2019

The rest of the band from yesterday’s 2nd year band recording class.

12/05/2018
SAC Students Visit Engine Room Audio
11/30/2018
SAC Students Visit Engine Room Audio

SAC Students Visit Engine Room Audio

SAC instructor Paul Special brought his fourth year students to the Mastering Suite at Engine Room Audio to work with senior engineer Andy Vandette. Andy provided a detailed overview of the masteri…

Recent SAC Graduate is a Busy Location Sound Mixer
11/14/2018
Recent SAC Graduate is a Busy Location Sound Mixer

Recent SAC Graduate is a Busy Location Sound Mixer

Since graduating from the Sonic Arts Center in 2017, Katerina Aurigema has been an in demand location sound mixer working in the fields of television, web series, commercials, corporate videos, sho…

10/30/2018

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SAC Control Room Featured in JBL and Dolby Presentation
10/15/2018
SAC Control Room Featured in JBL and Dolby Presentation

SAC Control Room Featured in JBL and Dolby Presentation

The recently completed Atmos system in the Center’s Control Room will be featured at a presentation this week by JBL Professional and Dolby at the Audio Engineering Society annual show at the Jacob…

Third year student Henry Bellingham was hired in June as a sound editor for the show Z-Nation on the SyFy Network. Henry...
09/18/2018

Third year student Henry Bellingham was hired in June as a sound editor for the show Z-Nation on the SyFy Network. Henry's work on the show includes editing Foley, ADR, and FX (sound effects). SAC Alumni Jaime Marcelo and Ben Kruse Calla are also part of the sound editing team at Red Hook Post!

This summer the SAC staff installed a new JBL monitoring system in the Control Room for multiple playback scenarios incl...
08/30/2018

This summer the SAC staff installed a new JBL monitoring system in the Control Room for multiple playback scenarios including stereo, 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound, and Dolby Atmos; a twelve speaker, 360˚ immersive surround sound format.

Bax Eq -
06/07/2018

Bax Eq -

Paul Special setting up a 4047 on a trombone for a horn trio recording in class.
05/09/2018

Paul Special setting up a 4047 on a trombone for a horn trio recording in class.

Today’s game audio seminar with 2016 graduate Jaime Marcelo.
04/26/2018

Today’s game audio seminar with 2016 graduate Jaime Marcelo.

Band recording last week.
04/19/2018

Band recording last week.

Third year student Adin Doyle checking for roll off / pad settings.
04/10/2018

Third year student Adin Doyle checking for roll off / pad settings.

Second year students running yesterday’s drum recording session.         @ The Sonic Arts Center at The City College of ...
03/30/2018

Second year students running yesterday’s drum recording session. @ The Sonic Arts Center at The City College of New York

Engineer Paul Special with Producer Paul Kozel in last week’s string recording session with the third year class.
03/28/2018

Engineer Paul Special with Producer Paul Kozel in last week’s string recording session with the third year class.

A pair of QTC40 as room mics for the string quartet recording.       Earthworks High Definition Microphones
03/22/2018

A pair of QTC40 as room mics for the string quartet recording. Earthworks High Definition Microphones

Paul Special setting up a 4047 on a cello for today’s string quartet recording with the third year class.
03/20/2018

Paul Special setting up a 4047 on a cello for today’s string quartet recording with the third year class.

Third year student Nate Palan labeling faders for a Jazz Recording.
03/13/2018

Third year student Nate Palan labeling faders for a Jazz Recording.

Guitars -
03/12/2018

Guitars -

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Sit back and relax... It's time to take a Virtual Tour of the Sonic Arts Center!

You can also find this on our website.
Due to the COVID pandemic we have decided to extend the Spring 2021 application period to January 1, 2021.

https://sonicartscenter.com/apply/
Deadline to apply for the Spring 2021 semester is coming up on December 20th!

Have you checked our website?

Click here for more info.

https://sonicartscenter.com/apply/
SAC class on recording acoustic guitar is done over Zoom with a new video and audio upgrade to our Control and Isolation Rooms. Technical Director Joe Popp was on guitar and Director Paul Kozel was running the class.
This is an update to our recent announcement about suspending the Application Due Date for the Fall 2020 Semester.

The Center has now set April 6, 2020 as the new application date for the Fall 2020 semester. We are now accepting applications.

Decisions will be made on your candidacy by April 20, 2020. Thank you for your patience.

https://sonicartscenter.com/apply/
Our Sonor Drum-kit setup for today’s drum recording with the third year class.
The Center recently completed the design and installation of a second Dolby Atmos system into one of our Production Rooms. This studio provides an environment for 5.1 as well as 5.1.2 (ceiling speakers) recording and mixing. The 5.1.2 configuration supports the Atmos broadcast and streaming content protocol from media service providers like Netflix, Amazon, Apple, Hulu, etc.

Third year student Diego Galindo running today’s session. Guitar and bass recording.
On June 20, the film Cinema and Sanctuary had its premiere at the Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center. The film, by CCNY Professor Dave Davidson, charts the tumultuous and exuberant history of The Institute of Film Techniques at the City College of New York – the first documentary film school in America that was under the leadership of DADAist and pioneering experimental filmmaker Hans Richter.

The audio post-production team was lead by staff members Paul Kozel and Chris Woll, who also mixed the film. SAC fourth year students were the sound designers and composers for the project. Dialog editing was done by Paul Kozel and Santiago Celi provided the dialog restoration. Congratulations to the team for delivering a throughly professional sound track!
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