Our live audio curriculum was designed with express focus for students to have maximum hands-on console teaching time to learn, and master the skilmls needed to become a proficient Live Audio Engineer. Which is one more reason we limit our class size to 8 students per semester. Our class size supports students grasping, learning and applying daily instruction to increase each students hands-on familiarity using today’s most up-to-date live audio gear, to elevate their knowledge, confidence and, to improve their proficiency in our semi private class setting. Each student will earn his/her venue pro users certificate as part of the 20 week program.
• Mic Pre Amps/ Phantom power/ Phase reverse switches • Parametric equalizers & Hi/Low pass filters • Aux. effects sends or Monitor mix sends • Console insert points/ Patching in outboard gear • Automation and snapshots • VCA/DCA and analog Sub Groups
• Discussion on mic types and what they are best used for • Wireless microphone - "guitar" and "in ear" monitoring systems • Wireless frequency analysis of systems & techniques • Discussion on D.I. types and there uses
• Setting up and connecting the console • Gain structure • How to set input levels • How to check output levels • Digital distortion and audio clipping
• Analyzing venue dimensions with sound vision software • Flying or ground stacking the sound system • Speaker system component balancing and equalizing the venue
• Small club, theater and large arena mixing techniques[/li] • Mixing vocals, drums, percussion's, horns, guitars, acoustic piano and large, orchestra’s for live performance
