Mixing consoles in project studios will be explored and more advanced techniques in dynamics, equalization, reverberation, and signal processing. Students will meet in small groups for at least four hours a week to execute organized studio "hands on" lab exercises. Students will experience the producing and recording of a more advanced multi-track song project at the completion of the course. Does not fulfill general humanities requirements; may be taken as a free elective.
Lecture will be based around advanced implementation of recording techniques and procedures in the professional studio environment. Students will end the semester with; a thorough understanding of large frame in-line audio mixing consoles, additional advanced microphone placement techniques, and understanding of transducer experimentation. Synchronization between analog machines and digital audio workstations and MIDI interfaces will be explored. The student will gain the ability to troubleshoot and avoid externally generated noise in an audio system. Students will experience the entire engineering process that goes into integrating tracks from a live recording session with songs, from running the original recording session to producing the final mix. Does not fulfill general humanities requirements; may be taken as a free elective.
As the final semester of Sound Recording Arts, students are expected to fully understand the basic principles of audio engineering and the studio environment as a workplace. This class is designed to specifically address digital audio production. Although many of the topics have been mentioned in previous classes, course work will require in depth analysis of the many elements of this production format. Additionally, we will be studying in depth, advanced audio techniques. Students will be required to bring an audio example every class to be evaluated and attempt to recreate using the studio as lab. By the end of the semester, students will understand advanced principals of digital recording and the practical application thereof. Additionally, students will have in depth experiential knowledge of recording practices and advanced production techniques. Does not fulfill general humanities requirements; may be taken as a free elective
Fundamentals of sound recording technology with focus on composer-operated tools to generate the art. Presents an understanding of the terms and basic skills needed to make quality recordings of the art on the "ProTools" non-linear based system. Microphone, Monitor, Mixer, Digital Signal Processing "Plug-Ins," Dynamics, and basic studio acoustics will be explored. Students will experience the producing and recording of a multi-track song project at the completion of the course.
HMU 406 explores the integration of audio production for such visual mediums as television, film and interactive games. Through an analysis of various commercial visual media The course introduces 1) the techniques and terminology representing the technical parameters common to both audio and visual producers 2) the psychological impact of sound association 3) the implementation of audio tools in the creation of . ADR (automatic dialog replacement), Music Editing, Sound effects and/or Foley.. 4) An understanding of the commercial marketing impact of sound.
Sound Design calls upon major technical elements from HMU 410-413 from psychoacoustics to sound wave manipulation within the digital to create soundscapes that enhance the art of story telling. The student will learn to create original sound effects, use and manipulate existing sound effect libraries, and identify the audio needs of a visual image. They will use the Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), as instructed in the Sound Recording course series, to integrate audio and visual elements. They will also be able to create a stand-alone soundscape for radio or audio only internet applications. Via lab assignments, students will complete the course with the foundation for an audio portfolio - demo CD.
The primary focus of this course will be the theoretical study of sound and light wave theory as it relates to productions techniques: for audio, the basics of transducer technology and signal flow; for vision, electromagnetic waveforms, theory of optics, and the different applications of capturing visuals through digital means. At the completion of the course, students will be able to understand wave theory, transducer theory, basic acoustic properties of sound and hearing, basic understanding of characteristics of light and color, signal flow and practical applications of the above. Ultimately students will have the theoretical foundations to develop their audio/visual engineering skills as an art form. Not for general Humanities credit.
The primary focus of this course will be the theoretical study of sound and light wave theory as it relates to productions techniques: for audio, the basics of transducer technology and signal flow; for vision, electromagnetic waveforms, theory of optics, and the different applications of capturing visuals through digital means. At the completion of the course, students will be able to understand wave theory, transducer theory, basic acoustic properties of sound and hearing, basic understanding of characteristics of light and color, signal flow and practical applications of the above. Ultimately students will have the theoretical foundations to develop their audio/visual engineering skills as an art form. Not for general Humanities credit.
Upon completion of the Recital requirement (HMU 497), Music and Technology majors must enroll in two additional semesters of Ensemble. They may complete this requirement in one of two ways: 1) By becoming an active member of a Stevens sanctioned (student life) ensemble, or 2) by participating in a private Ensemble (consisting of at least three members, 66% of whom must be Music & Technology students). In both cases, there must be faculty supervision and approval.
The student will complete a major research thesis in the area of concentration under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Open to Bachelor of Arts students only.
An individual program of study arranged between student and instructor. A tutorial plan must be prepared (and presented to the Tutorial Committee of the Department of the Humanities) outlining the program and indicating the nature and scope of the project (generally a written paper). Upon completion of the program, the student will receive a grade and credit for a humanities elective.
School: College of Arts & Letters
Department: Music & Technology
Program: Music & Technology
Research & Education
Education
B.A. double major, New York University: Musicology - specialty Music Theory, Political Science - specialty International Relations 1983
L’Institut Des Etudes Politiques de Paris; Paris, France, areas of study: Politics, French Civilization, 1982-1983
CITI Certifications 2012 (Collaborative Instituttional Training Initiative) - HUMC - for clinical research
Research
Clinical Researcher - Hackensack University Medical Center
Currently an Investigator for the Trauma Research Administrative Group "TRAG Team" researching how the sound profiles, of individual units within the hospital, contribute to cases of delirium and increased cognitive impairment over the cocurse of a hospital stay.
Experience & Service
General Information
Over a 25 year career in music, Harari has been fortunate enough to work with major artists while wearing multiple hats. most recently adding a new one, Clinical Researcher at Hackensack University Medical Center. Taking the decades of experience creating and mixing sound, and combining that with an appreciation of how the audience reacts in any particular venue, has led Harari to realize how sound inherently causes physiological reactions in our bodies. The affects of loud sound systems magnifies the reactions, but sound is forever around us. Human ears never close and therefore the affects of our brain synthesizing that aural input continue day and night until our last breath. Harari believes that if we can map the brain while analyzing specific aural signals, we can open the door to understanding how to live better through innovative design specifically focussed on sound profiles of our environment.
Some information about Harari's past and continuing journey that has led to these new endeavors.
Primarily a Music Producer with 100's of productions under the belt (ALBUMS/CD, Television, Film, Corporate). For 17 years with Gregory Hines, he was Production Manager and FOH engineer, on the Tony Awards (Hines was the Host), and the music tracks for his CBS TV show. (composer Rick Cutler). For Savion Glover- Harari designed unique Tap Instruments with integrated recording systems that were used in Spike Lee's Bamboozled, Opening Ceremonies for the Cannes Film Festival, Performances at the 2002 Salt Lake Olympic Games, and in Las Vegas for Barbra Streisand's Millenium Show. As a sound designer, I worked with Better World Productions to bring to life a Holocaust Hiding story using Binaural Technology as a unique educational tool, and also created the entire audio bed (sfx and musical scores) for the cartoon series' by Aniboom productions in Israel.
Harari composed songs individually and collaboratively for albums ranging from rock, pop and jazz to spoken word. He contributed soundtracks to multiple TV shows, Documentaries, and Motion Pictures. Harari has produced a numerous spoken word works for radio and most recently released sound design beds for critically acclaimed programming.
Throughout his career, Harari has trained many, many audio engineers through internships and formal education. As the owner and operator of HarariVille Recording Studios, Robert has trained engineers who have gone on to careers in music production and major label engineering. HarariVille has had associations with high schools in the region (The Bergen Academies, The Hudson School, The Hoboken Charter School) which send interns for class credit. After being a guest lecturer for SUNY Oneonta’s Music program, Robert formalized his teaching role in the Fall 2005 joining the Music and Technology Department at Stevens Institute of Technology, and continues as Industry Associate Professor of all the Sound Recording curricula that he created, and Technical Director for the College of Arts and Letters.
In his personal life, Robert remains involved in many areas of community service. As a board member and former President of The United Synagogue of Hoboken, as a member of The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS), Robert has sat on the Education Committee in New York, the only non-governor member. He also regularly donates his time in the studio for charities such as The Robin Hood Foundation and outside the studio to Habitat For Humanity.
Institutional Service
Technical Director Music & Technology Program- CAL - 2008-2013
College of Arts & Letters - Strategic Planning Task Force 2010-2011
College of Arts & Letters - Coordinator for CAL participation in Innovation Expo Day - 2012-2013
Division of Technology and the Arts - Coordinator for Senior Design Day 2007-2011
Appointments
FABA for artists by artists- Board Of Directors 2007 - current. A 501(c) created to promote the Music and Visual Artist throughout Hudson County, N.J.
National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences - NY Chapter - 2006 Education Committee
United Synagogue of Hoboken (USH), Board of Trustees 1990-1999, 2003 – present, Board President USH 1997-1999.
During presidency designed and implemented plan to consolidate assets and construct Annex which now houses the hugely successful Kaplan Cooperative Preschool. Continues to work on strategic planning and educational growth.
Professional Service
Please visit the HarariVille website for a complete listing.
Achievements & Professional Societies
Honors & Awards
*Student Government Association - Stevens Institute of Technology
Exemplary Leadership Award - 2011
*The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences - Emmy Awards:
Los Angeles Chapter
1996 L.A. Marathon - Live Sports Coverage - Recording Engineer
Atlanta Chapter
1996 Richard Wright (Black Boy) - Recording Engineer
1999 Tick Tock Minutes - Recording Engineer
Guest Lecturer:
SUNY Oneonta, NY
Bloomfield College, NJ
Professional Societies
Audio Engineering Society, NY Chapter
N.A.R.A.S.; Voting member. NY Chapter Education Committee.
BMI. Member since 1987
Selected Publications
Magazine
Lorenz Rychner. (Oct 2004). "In the Studio: Xtreme Vocal miking - 8 voices, 17 mics", Recording: the Magazine for the Recording Musician, 4. Download (1179 kb PDF).
