Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
Live sound engineers work in a variety of productions and corporate events. The ability to be current with the equipment and techniques of live sound production are essential to being successful in this field. The live engineers will be able to setup and operate both audio systems and work as a member of the larger production team. A foundation of signal flow, gain structure, signal processing, mixing console/transducer theory, and troubleshooting principles are essential.
Award Outcomes
- Utilize analog and digital equipment for live sound reinforcement
- Design audio systems for multiple venue sizes and seating arrangements
- Utilize audio software for aligning and optimizing sound reinforcement systems
- Demonstrate the setup of various speaker systems
- Utilize wired and wireless monitor systems
- Function as part of a production team
- Adapt to changing work environments
- Troubleshoot problems within the system