This course is designed to provide students with a foundational understanding of live audio production, focusing on the core skills, equipment, and techniques required for working in live sound environments. Topics covered include the basics of sound theory, audio signal flow, microphone techniques, sound system setup, mixing, and troubleshooting during live events. Through hands-on experience and practical exercises, students will gain the knowledge and confidence to work as part of a live sound team for concerts, events, and theatrical productions. This class may include students from multiple sections.
This class has a $20 media course fee.
Course Outcomes
- Describe and utilize sound theory to optimize sound quality.
- Identify key components of a sound system and how they operate including cables, microphones, mixers, amps and speakers.
- Set up a live audio system, including placement of microphones, speakers, and other equipment.
- Diagnose and resolve common audio issues during a live event.
- Use live mixing techniques, including gain, equalization, and compression.
- Analyze and implement signal flow and routing manage a signal path from input to output, including routing signals through various components in a live sound setup.