NNC.0S Recording and Sound Design
960-Hour Program
The A.E.C. NNC.0S Recording and Sound Design runs in Montreal at Collège Unica / Musitechnic, 4060 Ste-Catherine Ouest #200, Westmount. A ministry program of 960 hours, in French or English: recording, mixing, sound design, post-production. Eight studios, three labs. This is not RAC's single one-year sound-and-music program. Official apply at unica.college. Visit: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/B1tzN01OcFAiLFbvHyZ7
Frequently asked questions — NNC.0S
Where do I study recording and sound design in Montreal?
In Montreal at Collège Unica / Musitechnic, 4060 Ste-Catherine Ouest #200, Westmount. The program is A.E.C. NNC.0S, 960 hours, with eight studios and three labs.
What do the 960 hours of NNC.0S cover?
Recording, mixing, sound design and post-production, spread over 4 sessions, in French or English.
Can beginners apply?
Yes. The admissions meeting assesses your level and goals; no professional experience is required.
Is this RAC's single one-year program?
No. NNC.0S is a 960-hour ministry program from Collège Unica / Musitechnic, distinct from RAC's one-year program.
Is this the same as RAC's sound and music production?
No. We are not RAC. NNC.0S is the ministry recording-and-sound-design A.E.C. in Westmount; game and film have NNC.0N.
How do I apply and book a visit?
Submit your official application on unica.college (no SMS applications), then book a visit: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/B1tzN01OcFAiLFbvHyZ7
Create • Mix • Design
Since 1987, Musitechnic has been training Canada's leaders in music production and sound engineering. An intensive 960-hour program combining hands-on training and professional equipment to prepare you for a career in the audio industry.
Professional Equipment
Free access to 8 studios and 3 labs from Monday to Saturday. Master SSL consoles, Pro Tools HD, Ableton Live, Universal Audio, and Wwise audio integration.
Recognized Diploma
Ministry-recognized A.E.C. program (Attestation d'études collégiales) ensuring high educational standards and industry relevance.
Intensive Format
960+ specialized training hours spread across 4 sessions over 12 to 16 months depending on pace, designed to get you industry-ready efficiently.
Real-World Experience
Includes 90 hours of work experience in a professional environment, building your portfolio and industry connections.
Expert Faculty
Taught exclusively by active industry professionals with a strong emphasis on hands-on training and mentorship.
Bilingual Environment
Program offered in English or French, preparing you for the global audio and music production market.
Session 1 — Foundations
Industry, organizations and job types • Copyright and professional ethics • The different fields of audio • The role of each trade and type of production
Pro Tools environment: navigation and organization • MIDI protocol: messages, routing, controllers • DAW structure: hardware and software • Solving common problems
Microphones, loudspeakers, consoles • Preamplifiers, equalizers, dynamic modifiers • Connecting recording equipment • Multitrack recording
Computer music concepts • Creating and programming MIDI sequences • Exploring Ableton Live • Workflows for digital music creation
Session 2 — Development
Acoustics, loudspeakers and headphones • Recording project management • Psychology of the artist • Real-life experience with a live band
Balancing sound levels • Equalization and dynamic range management • Positioning and movement of sound elements • Mixing for different musical styles
Synthesis methods: additive, subtractive, FM, granular • Envelopes, filters and modulators • Sampling techniques • Music sequence programming
Sound design and editing • Audio/video synchronization • Stereo mixing for TV and cinema • Audiovisual industry standards
Session 3 — Specialization
Sound design for video games • Dynamic integration with Wwise • 3D sound environment configuration • Optimization for limited disk space
Use of musical references • Radio broadcasting tools • Sound equipment for live concerts • Level indicators and measurements
Live and radio professions • Real-life sound recording techniques • Handling and positioning the pole • Professional communication and time management
Temporal and rhythmic repair • Height correction • Creating artificial harmonies • Comping and pre-mix preparation
Session 4 — Projects & Internships
Complete sound design for an audiovisual project • Sound design, Foley, dialogues, atmospheres • Mixing for television broadcast • 5.1 surround mix
The role of a music producer • Pre-production, recording, editing • Creating a radio hit • Recording budget management
Musical composition applied to images • Audio/video and timecode synchronization • Theme and motif development • Production workflow for audiovisual projects
Critical listening with technical analysis grid • Psychoacoustics and frequency bands • The different stages of audio mastering • Optimization according to distribution standards
Job market analysis • Entrepreneurship and basic accounting • Portfolio, CV and professional website • 90-hour internship or end-of-year project
