

“On top of that, you’ve got native multi-channel output for a wide range of formats. It’s a huge time-saver, a really efficient way to work and makes the whole process more pleasurable,” says Mike. “I really like features like the ADR panel, which lets you load in a spreadsheet with all your cues and literally just run the session. Nuendo’s focus on both music and post-production makes it an ideal DAW for all the programmes taught in the facility and especially within modules focussed on multi-media sound. Virtual Reality headsets and DearVR Spatial Connect control also allow the students to experiment with full 3D sound for game design. It’s controlled with a recently-installed Yamaha Nuage system, which lets the user operate Nuendo seamlessly and intuitively.

Steinberg Nuendo 11 is an integral part of Studio 5, which is used for recording, mixing, mastering and designing Ambisonics immersive audio environments, played back on a Dolby 7.1.2 system. The campus has five fully-equipped studios, providing students with all the hands-on facilities they need. It’s a really creative and collaborative environment for them.” For example, if game art students want audio, or film students want sound editing or cleaning up, the audio production course students have the latest equipment to help them. “Having them all in the one building means there is the opportunity for collaboration between students.

“We run three main programmes here - audio production, film production and game art / VFX,” says audio production lecturer Mike Holloway. Training students on the latest and most efficient systems is essential to prepare them for prospective careers, which is why a Yamaha Nuage and Steinberg Nuendo system is a vital part of SAE Oxford’s studio complex.

Its campus in Oxford, England, is the global headquarters for 54 locations worldwide, leading the way for the Institute’s education network. Founded 45 years ago, SAE Institute offers diplomas, undergraduate and postgraduate courses in a wide range of creative media industries.
