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“Live Audio Basics”

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This is an ideal course of study for:

  • Home recording - how to make your music sound the best it can be.
  • Live Audio - Churches, schools, bands, clubs… all sound better when someone knows how to run the soundboard! (Can I get an amen?)
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Introduction to Live Audio Basics – Sound system and recording studio training
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The “Snake” and System Signal Path
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The Console: ‘Bus’
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Getting Basic Levels: Optimum Fader Setting
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Microphones: Cardiod Pattern
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Equalization: EQ Curves
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Overview of the many resource files included with this course
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Outro – Keep Smiling!

Purchased Version length: 1 hr. 18 min.

Click for a detailed index of “Live Audio Basics”

Chapter 1

  • System Signal Path

Chapter 2

  • The Console
  • Overview and Input Section
  • EQ and Aux Sends Section
  • Bus Explanation
  • Subgroups Section
  • The Master Section

Chapter 3

  • Getting Basic Levels

Chapter 4

  • Monitors
  • A brief History
  • Why You Need Monitors
  • Types and Placement

Chapter 5

  • Microphones
  • Condensers and Dynamics
  • Patterns Explained
  • (Omni, Cardioids)
  • Phantom Power

Chapter 6

  • Equalization
  • Overview and Types
  • Curves Explained
  • Applications

Chapter 7

  • Musicians & Technicians
  • Personalities
  • Musicians VS Technicians
  • Working Together

Chapter 8

  • Practical Applications
  • The Talkback Mic
  • Stay Focused
  • Be Prepared
  • The Input List
  • The Stage Plot
  • The Musician File
  • Amp Focus
  • Headphones
  • Console ‘Friends’

Chapter 9

  • In Conclusion/Credits
  • Keep Smiling
  • Printable PDF Files:
  • System Signal Path
  • Input Channel Strip
  • Master Section
  • Monitor Signal Path
  • Monitor Guidelines
  • EQ Usage Guidelines
  • Inst. Frequency Range
  • Microphone Applications
  • Input List
  • Singer and Musician File
  • Song List
  • Stage Plot