Course Title: Mix live audio

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4348 Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services

Course Title: Mix live audio

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 140

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Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
VART6343C	City Campus	TAFE	345T Media and Communication	Face-to-Face	Term1 2015

Course Contact: Program Administration

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254815

Course Contact Email: mcvet@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

The skills and knowledge required to mix audio for live performance are fundamental to working successfully in the live event industry. Skills in mixing audio are developed through practice and you will learn to work autonomously in a team environment as you take responsibility for creating quality sound for audiences.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	CUASOU401 Mix live audio
Elements:	1. Prepare for live audio mixing 2. Undertake pre-show operations 3. Mix audio sources for live shows 4. Complete post-show operations

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. You will be able to create quality sound through:

• Identifying the various components of a concert sound system
• Using the advanced features of dynamics, EQ and system management
• Applying your knowledge of technical requirements of a sound system relating to amplifiers, speakers, power and impedance.
• Using familiar with modern DSP use and digital mixing consoles
• Applying your knowledge of  the role of cross-overs and filters in multi band speaker systems

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course will involve demonstration of practical tasks and testing of your knowledge of underpinning theory.