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
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.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.