Lecture: 2 hours/week
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Lab: 2 hours/week
Lecture, demonstration and hands-on practical experience.
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The live audio team
- overview of roles and responsibilities
- professional skills and communication between all parts of a live production set
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The role of the A2 (assistant) Audio Engineer
- back of house setup with wireless microphones
- speaker assembly
- running cables
- microphone stands, microphone set up
- monitor mix operation
- communication with performers
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The role of the A1 (primary) Audio Engineer
- supervising the direct setup and strike in the venue
- setup, operation, and strike of FOH equipment
- compiling show-specific input/output lists
- operating audio consoles and playback during soundcheck and show
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Technical design and specification of sound system
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Systems Engineering
- acoustics optimization
- rigging and mathematics
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System Measurement Acoustical Analysis in Real time (SMAART)
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RF Systems
- Setup and operation of radio frequencies in various environments
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Work conditions, pay structures, contracting and invoicing
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
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Fulfill Radio Frequency (RF) technician role: set up transmitters and receivers, select appropriate frequencies and guarantee the operation of the system in a professional situation;
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Fulfill the assistant audio engineer (A2) middle-tier audio professional role with an overview of skill-distribution, hierarchy, and structure of the live audio team;
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Fulfill the acoustician role with a knowledge of noise, vibration, and acoustics in order to measure the room response, adjust equipment placement, tune the audio system and use electronic room correction;
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Successfully install, optimize, maintain and breakdown the sound systems used in live performances;
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Fulfill the front of house (FOH) engineer role by operating the mixing board located in the audience;
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Critically analyze a work contract with sufficient knowledge to assess appropriate pay scale and conditions for the responsibilities of a given role, on-site requirements, and work safety.
Assessment will be based on course objectives and will be carried out in accordance with the мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Evaluation Policy.
An example evaluation scheme is included below.
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Practical Assignment I Design, set up and strike an Audio Assistant A2 station for microphone/podium and ten-piece band |
20% |
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Practical Assignment II Set up and strike a RF station for 10 inputs and 6 outputs, set up and tune a sound system using SMAART |
20% |
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Practical Assignment III Set up, sound-check and operate a FOH A1 station for microphone/podium and ten-piece band |
20% |
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Quiz Systems Engineering, SMAART, RF |
10% |
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Midterm Exam Fulfill the A2 role at a simulated live event, combining six RF inputs, three RF outputs and three floor wedges |
15% |
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Final Exam Fulfill the A1 role at a simulated live event, using SMAART to tune the room and the Midas M32 to mix FOH |
15% |
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TOTAL |
100% |
N/A