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Introduction to Live Audio

Planned free course · Beginner · 8 topics

A first look at the people, equipment and working habits behind audio for concerts, conferences, houses of worship and community events.

Recommended preparation: No previous audio experience required. Final prerequisites will be confirmed before enrollment.

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  1. The Audio Technician’s Role
  2. Understanding Sound
  3. Microphones and Sources
  4. Following the Signal
  5. Mixing Console Basics
  6. Loudspeakers and Monitors
  7. Basic Troubleshooting
  8. Getting Ready for a Real Event

Written lessons, demonstrations, quizzes and practical exercises are being prepared. No course videos or completion certificates are available yet.

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Live Audio Foundations

Planned paid course · 10 modules · Price to be announced

Build dependable skills in listening, signal flow, microphone technique, gain structure, console routing, processing and production readiness.

Recommended preparation: Basic familiarity with live audio is recommended. Begin with the introductory course if you are new. Final prerequisites will be confirmed before enrollment.

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  1. Sound, Listening, and Production Responsibilities
  2. Wave Behavior, Decibels, and Room Listening
  3. Cables, Connectors, and Signal Splits
  4. Microphones and Source Placement
  5. Gain Structure, Meters, and Headroom
  6. WING Navigation and Signal Routing
  7. Filters, EQ, and Basic Dynamics
  8. FOH and Monitor Fundamentals
  9. Recording and Livestream Fundamentals
  10. Service Readiness and Foundation Practical

Written lessons, demonstrations, quizzes and practical exercises are being prepared. No course videos or completion certificates are available yet.

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Front-of-House Mixing

Planned paid course · 20 modules · Price to be announced

Develop a repeatable workflow for clear speech, balanced music, soundcheck, show control and resilient operation.

Recommended preparation: Foundations-level understanding of signal flow, gain structure and console operation is recommended. Final prerequisites will be confirmed before enrollment.

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  1. FOH Listening Priorities and Room Evidence
  2. FOH Input Architecture and Gain Ownership
  3. WING Show Preparation and Navigation
  4. FOH Gain Structure and Summing
  5. Speech and Vocal Microphone Strategy
  6. FOH EQ and Spectral Decisions
  7. Compression, Expansion, and Vocal Control
  8. Drums, Bass, and Low-Frequency Balance
  9. Keys, Guitars, and Arrangement Space
  10. Effects Sends, Returns, and Musical Timing
  11. DCAs, Groups, Matrices, and Control Scope
  12. Feedback Prevention and Controlled Recovery
  13. Soundcheck, Stage Communication, and Changeovers
  14. Scenes, Recall Scope, and Service Cues
  15. FOH iPad Control and Audience Walks
  16. FOH Troubleshooting and Resilient Operation
  17. Transfer to Yamaha and DiGiCo
  18. Virtual Soundcheck and Mix Evaluation
  19. FOH Integrated Rehearsal and Fault Drill
  20. FOH Final Practical and Operating Handoff

Written lessons, demonstrations, quizzes and practical exercises are being prepared. No course videos or completion certificates are available yet.

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Monitor Engineering

Planned paid course · 20 modules · Price to be announced

Build performer-focused mixes with reliable routing, in-ear and wedge workflows, RF readiness and clear stage communication for bands, festival stages and houses of worship.

Recommended preparation: Foundations-level understanding of routing, gain structure and safe operating practices is recommended. Final prerequisites will be confirmed before enrollment.

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  1. Monitor World Priorities and Performer Communication
  2. Monitor Inputs and Independent Gain
  3. Bus Architecture and Send Tap Points
  4. Stereo IEM Mixes and Channel Identity
  5. IEM Level Management and Hearing-Aware Workflow
  6. Wedge Placement and Feedback Margin
  7. Musician-Centered Mix Construction
  8. Monitor EQ and Shared Channel Processing
  9. Monitor Dynamics and Transient Control
  10. Wireless IEM Fundamentals
  11. RF Coordination and Battery Readiness
  12. P16 Feed Mapping and Ownership Verification
  13. Talkback, Click, and Private Cue Routing
  14. Latency and Performer Timing
  15. Monitor iPad Stage Walk
  16. Monitor Snapshots and Performer Changes
  17. Ambience, Isolation, and Performer Awareness
  18. Monitor Fault Isolation and Emergency Fallbacks
  19. Monitor Workflow on Yamaha and DiGiCo
  20. Monitor Final Practical and Performer Handoff

Written lessons, demonstrations, quizzes and practical exercises are being prepared. No course videos or completion certificates are available yet.

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Recording & Livestream Audio

Planned paid course · 20 modules · Price to be announced

Connect broadcast mixing, recording and delivery into a repeatable workflow for remote listeners at concerts, conferences, educational events and houses of worship.

Recommended preparation: Foundations-level audio knowledge and familiarity with console signal flow are recommended. Final prerequisites will be confirmed before enrollment.

Curriculum preview

  1. Broadcast Purpose and Listener Perspective
  2. Broadcast Inputs, Sources, and Patch Verification
  3. Headphone Reference and Booth Limitations
  4. Program Buses, Outputs, and Mix-Minus
  5. Digital Audio, Clocking, and File Integrity
  6. Speech Intelligibility and Vocal Presence
  7. Broadcast Music Balance and Arrangement
  8. Broadcast EQ and Dynamic Processing
  9. Stereo Image and Mono Compatibility
  10. Ambience and Congregation Capture
  11. Loudness, True Peak, and Delivery Specifications
  12. Encoding and End-to-End Stream Verification
  13. Audio-Video Synchronization
  14. Multitrack Recording and Storage Planning
  15. Virtual Soundcheck and Repeatable Practice
  16. Editing, Export, and Archive Verification
  17. Broadcast Cues, Playback, and Communications
  18. Delivery Failure, Backup, and Recovery
  19. Broadcast Workflow on Yamaha and DiGiCo
  20. Broadcast Final Program and Technical Handoff

Written lessons, demonstrations, quizzes and practical exercises are being prepared. No course videos or completion certificates are available yet.

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