Tuition for all courses is $399 and text books are included.

Live Sound Production
11/14/2011-1/09/2012
M 07:00PM - 09:00PM

Course Description:

Learn the ins and outs of running live sound for production companies, theatres, artists, churches and more.

Class Syllabus:

1. Intro quiz-Discussion of class goals and types of equipment to be used during demonstrations. In class demonstration of entry level PA gear. Live console overview.

2. Equipment maintenance and repair. Soldering. Speaker cabinet
driver replacement. Anatomy of speaker systems and cabling.(1st Lab assignment given)

3. Constructing and understanding stage plots,live sound microphone techniques with in class demonstration.

4. PA System Configuration-consoles, crossovers, power amps,
equalizers and speaker systems and their interconnection. Matching components.(1st lab due,2nd Lab assignment given).

5. Wireless Microphones. Handheld, lavaliere and headset microphone usage in live settings will be covered. Overview of fixed installation PA systems.

6. Setting up on stage monitoring systems including in ear monitors and multiple monitor mixes.In class demo with live musicians.(2nd lab due final lab assignment given).

7. Checking out the current state of the art
touring PA systems and their components. Q and A with pro engineers about their jobs.

8. Final Test-guest speaker.Final lab must be completed by this date.

Take the first step in your audio career today!

For information on classes e-mail info@midlandsaudioinstitute.com
or call 803-782-6910

To register for classes call Midlands Technical College Continuing Education
at 803-732-0432 or register on-line at www.mtctraining.com