COURSE AIMS:
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This course follows on from the “Introduction To Live Sound Engineering” course and expands on the information taught in that course to cover: digital desks; setting up, features, on board effects, routing, saving and mixing; mic’ing and mixing larger bands; grouping, DCAs, routing; monitor engineering setting up and mixing as well as various tricks and tips to develop live sound engineering skills.
COURSE DESCRIPTION AND CONTENT: (including any assessment process):
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Lesson 1: The filling in of forms. Recap of the basics of live sound engineering with information on how those skills will be expanded in the course. Looking at signal path for a more complex set-up.
Lesson 2: Digital Desk introduction. Basic differences between analogue desks and digital desks and overview of the features available on a digital desk. Setting up the desk for input (physical and scribble strips etc.)
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Lesson 3: Further features of the digital desk: on board effects, dynamics, setting up the desk for multiple monitors, using an RTA.
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Lesson 4: Mic’ing a full drum kit including placement, EQ, and mix.
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Lesson 5: Mic’ing a full band. Mixing groups with loud and quiet instruments. Getting the best sound from the stage and balancing stage volume with FOH volume.
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Lesson 6: Sound engineering away from the desk. Advancing, maintenance, communication, planning.
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Lesson 7: Putting it all together for a balanced mix. Levels, EQ, dynamics for individual channels to make the full mix work well together.
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Lesson 8: Practical set up, soundcheck and mix a band.
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Lesson 9: End of course quiz, practical tricks and tips.
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Interested? Ring Mike on 0113 2442773 or email mike@clothcatleeds.org.uk to reserve your place.