Cape Audio College, Cape Town

The media industry has exploded in recent years. Film, television, music industry, internet and video game markets are bigger today than ever before. Creating a healthy need for technical audio professionals all over the world and in many niche fields. Every time you pop in a DVD, listen to the radio, go to a live show or play a new Xbox game, a sound engineer was responsible for the audio. Creative, experienced people are in great demand these days, and with the right guidance embarking on an exciting career in the audio industry is a serious possibility for many enthusiasts. The Cape Audio College has 15 years experience in the training of sound engineers, many of our students have become well known industry professionals locally and internationally. Our name is synonymous with leading industry professionals as the best audio training facility in the country. We are proud of this reputation and strive to continue training the best engineers available in a constantly evolving industry.

The Cape Audio College utilizes state of the art teaching techniques in preparing students for a career in the competitive audio industry. The college has thirteen fully equipped, world class multi-track recording studios, mix-down areas, digital and analogue editing suites and other practical work areas. You will be taught by lecturers who are professionals, actively involved in the music and audio industries. In addition, leading engineers and technical personnel are invited as guest lecturers giving our students valuable practical tips. Audio engineering is not something that can be learned from books alone, which is why we place so much emphasis on practical work. There is little point in undertaking a diploma in audio engineering if you end up with a good knowledge of theory, but have not had enough experience to be employable. We want you not only to be an excellent engineer but also an employable one, because when you’re successful, we’re successful.