The Recording Engineers Institute is located in Islandia, N.Y., which is on Long Island. The school was founded in 1969 and aims to assist its students in becoming recording engineers. Basic and advanced courses in recording technology are available. Some of the topics of courses include mixing consoles, microphone designs, analog tape recorders, advanced console techniques and mixing procedures. Workshops on the popular recording software Pro Tools are also provided.
The IPR Institute is a Minneapolis-based school established in 2002 that focuses on advanced recording and production, as well as some elements of the entertainment industry. The school offers associate in applied science degree programs in audio engineering and production. Some of the classes that are part of the program include analog technologies, sound reinforcement, vocal production techniques, songwriting, audio mixing and sound design.
The Los Angeles Recording School is situated in the center of Los Angeles on Sunset Boulevard. The school provides intensive audio training for individuals who want to work in recording studios. The recording program's goal is to educate students on different facets of recording technologies and processes, from pre-production to mastering. Courses include advanced digital audio, digital audio essentials and music production.
The Institute of Audio Research opened in 1969 and is situated in New York City. The school focuses on music production, audio engineering and audio recording, and caters to individuals who wish to pursue careers in music recording and production, television, film and radio. The music recording program consists of many classes, such as digital music production, audio electronics, mixing music and MIDI applications.