
Digidesign Announces New Certified ICON Mixer Program
Digidesign
Posted 2007-05-26
The Digidesign® ICON integrated console environment has become the most in-demand mixing platform at major post-production and music recording facilities around the world, and if you’re looking to move your ICON skills way ahead of the pack, now’s the perfect time to become a Certified ICON Mixer.
Digidesign is introducing a new educational program that offers in-depth, hands-on ICON D-Control™ training by Digidesign-certified ICON instructors. Pro Tools® 310I: Advanced ICON Mixing Techniques provides proper comprehensive training, allowing you to gain invaluable insight and knowledge of ICON, the D-Control worksurface, and its integration with Pro Tools. It will also quickly elevate your ICON skills to a level that typically takes much longer when self taught. Plus, you’ll acquire all of the expertise necessary to unleash the creative power of ICON as you shape and sharpen your skills for prime time in the industry.
This course is offered in a variety of options in training locations around the world, providing you with proper comprehensive training to gain invaluable insight and knowledge of ICON, the D-Control™ worksurface, and its integration with Pro Tools. Plus, you’ll acquire all of the expertise necessary to unleash the creative power of ICON as you shape and sharpen your skills for prime time in the industry.
Stay current with industry trends and technologies by signing up for ICON training today.
What You’ll Learn
* D-Control Worksurface Basics
* Navigating Tracks on the Console
* Channel Strip Basics
* Assigning and Controlling Plug-ins, Sends, and Panning
* Tracking with D-Control
* Session Navigation, Zooming, and Editing Techniques
* Custom Faders
* Mixing and Automation Basics
* Advanced Mixing and Automation
* Surround Panning
What You’ll Learn On
* ICON D-Control and D-Command worksurfaces
* D-Control Surround Panner
* Pro Tools|HD 3 Accel
* 192 I/O
* SYNC I/O
* MIDI I/O
* PRE
* Plus, other peripherals and gear
About the Instructors
All Pro Tools 310I: Advanced ICON Mixing Techniques courses are taught by Digidesign-certified ICON instructors, so you can be assured that you’ll receive proper top-notch training no matter where you take the course. The courseware was developed by Rob Campbell, our primary expert-level, Digidesign-certified ICON instructor.
Training Course Locations and Options
The Pro Tools 310I program is being offered in a variety of different training options, including expert-level certification as a Certified ICON Mixer, at Digidesign headquarters, training locations around the world, or even at your own studio. To attain expert-level ICON Mixer certification, you must complete the 3-day ICON training course and pass the optional hands-on certification exam offered at Digidesign headquarter locations and Digidesign Training Partner schools.
Onsite Training (2 persons recommended, 3-person maximum — subject to additional instructor travel fees)
1-Day ICON Overview
2-Day Advanced ICON Training Upgrade
3-Day Comprehensive ICON Training Package
Digidesign Headquarters Training (Daly City, CA, USA; Pinewood, UK)
1-Day ICON Overview
2-Day Advanced ICON Training Upgrade
3-Day Comprehensive ICON Training Package
Optional Hands-On Certification Exam
Official Training Partner School Programs (Certification prerequisite: Pro Tools Operator certification)
Integrated academic programs at select Digidesign Certified Training Locations
3-day class at select authorized Pro Schools
Learn more about the Digidesign ICON integrated console environment at www.digidesign.com/icon.