Sound Training
The aim of this course is to give students an understanding of the theory and equipment used in live sound reinforcement, as well as hands on practical experience the course also involves a small amount of written coursework.
Course Modules
Basic Theory
- The audio spectrum
- Frequencies and wavelengths
- Signal path
- Reverberation
- Health & safety
- Common terms used in the industry
- Common job types and areas of responsibility
Basic Practical
- Common connectors and there uses
- Wiring conventions
- System components and their uses
- System components and their hardware
Theory and Design
- Microphones and their uses
- Speakers and their uses
- Dynamics
- Effects
- Phasing
- Liaison Skills
- Following a technical specification
Practical Applications
- Dynamics Processing
- Effects processing
- Setting up systems
Mixing
- Balancing
- Sound checking
- Setup
- Simple change overs
- Complex change overs
- Line checking