RøDE University Will Return in October For Second Semester of Streaming Video Classes

It's time to sharpen your pencils and get out your notebooks, as RØDE Microphones announces today that its award-winning educational website RØDE University will return in October for a second semester of high-resolution streaming video classes. This semester class is focussing on broadcast audio, for film, television, voice-over and sound design. Co-written and presented by one of the world's most prolific and respected sound designers, Ric Viers, RØDE University will offer a combination of established audio theory with tips and techniques to show students how to get professional results using RØDE's range of broadcast microphones and accessories. A respected industry veteran, Ric brings over ten years of sound design experience to the virtual classroom. His book The Sound Effects Bible is a best seller, and his production company "The Detroit Chop Shop" is the world's largest producer of sound effects for the motion picture, television, radio, and gaming industries. In addition to his audio work Ric's credits also include directing, editing and writing and is an overall industry guru. "I've used RØDE Microphones to record literally tens of thousands of sound effects, not to mention voice overs and dialogue for location sound." commented Ric. "I'm jazzed to be hosting the next semester of RØDE University which will include tons of RØDE mics, lots of industry tips, and of course, a little Detroit Rock and Roll." The trailer for RØDE University with Ric Viers is online now at www.rodeuniversity.com. Interested students are able to enter their email address to be notifi ed when the semester starts. The lucky first 50 people to sign up will win a free copy of The Sound Effects Bible! In addition, RØDE has also announced a revised interface for the original RØDE University musical recording course, allowing students to choose their lessons in any order they wish. The introduction of English, German, and simplified Chinese subtitles also makes RØDE's education platform more accessible than ever. To view the trailer for RØDE University with Ric Viers, please visit www.rodeuniversity.com.