MUS-2570 — Live Sound Reinforcement
This course takes students from the basic concepts of DJ/sound reinforcement for small venues, through system setup and operation. Students learn physics of sound, microphone types and uses, small format digital audio mixer concepts, amplifier/speaker systems, microphone placement and system operation. Students learn how to apply these concepts and skills to a full live sound setup, managing this setup during the performance, and the proper equipment striking procedures. Demonstrate proper microphone placement in live sound settings. Use a digital mixing console in the appropriate manner. Compare and contrast the behavior of sound acoustics for indoor and outdoor situations. Perform acoustical measurements for proper installation/placement of equipment (i.e., speakers, microphones etc.). Manage a live sound rehearsal/performance using proper setup techniques. Manage a live sound rehearsal/performance using proper teardown techniques.
Prerequisites: MUS-1570