ProAudioEXP Ultimate Live Sound School Video Training Course

8 Modules Guaranteed to Fix Your Live Sound Forever

Module 1 : Introduction

Introduction to what a Live Sound System is made up of and how it all works together under the skilled operation of an audio engineer. With this Introductory Module you'll get a clear map to the road ahead.

• Introduction to Live Sound
• Course Outline
• What is a sound system made up of.
• What is the role of a sound engineer.

Module 2 : Sound Theory

If you've ever wanted to master the tech terms like dBs, Hertz, frequency ranges, watts & voltswithout spending months in a $80,000 College level Audio Engineering Course, this module is for you.

• What is Sound.
• Understanding Levels
• What are dBs.
• The Logarithmic scale of dBs
• Sound Pressure Levels (dBs SPL)
• Signal Levels Analog (dBs u/v/V)
• Signal Levels Digital (dBs FS)
• Understanding Frequency Spectrum
• Frequency Neighborhoods
• Understanding Physics of Sound
• Wavelengths
• Delay Compensations
• Phase

Module 3 : The Equipment

Mixers, Crossovers, Amps, Speakers, Wireless Systems, Reverbs, Delays, Compressors, Noise Gates, Monitors, Microphones.  You’ll learn exactly how each of these works and how to choose the right ones for your applications.

• Overview of Equipment
• Snakes
• Mixing Consoles
• Amps
• Speakers
• Monitors
• Effects
• Microphones
• Pickup Patterns
• Wireless Systems

Module 4 : Setting It All Up

Now that we know what all the pieces do, we'll see exactly how to put them all together from wireless systems to microphone selection and placement. DI Boxes and Balanced Lines. Snakes both traditional and Digital.

• Overview
• Input Types
• DI Boxes
• Mic Selection
• Mic Placement
• Monitor Placement

Module 5 : Mixing Consoles

Discover the simple 5 point operation of ANY mixer either Digital or Analog. Once you know how to break down these specific functions, you'll never be intimidated by ANY Mixer in ANY installation.

• Overview
• Input Channel
• Aux Sends
• Using Effects
• Monitor Mixes
• SubGroups
• Connections

Module 6 : Troubleshooting

Imagine having a sixth sense in terms of being able to quickly & confidently troubleshoot Feedback, Connection Issues, Gain Structure, Distortion, Ground Loops and any Audio Gremlin that is haunting your System.

• What kinds of problems will you encounter.
• Understanding Signal Flow
• Troubleshooting Logic
• Line Checks
• Feedback Issues
• Noise Gates
• Distortion & Gain Stages
• Balanced Lines
• Ground Loops
• Phase & Mic Coherence
• Sound Checks

Module 7 : Mixing

In this module, you'll look over the shoulder of David Wills as he builds a Mix from absolute scratch. With PIP graphics that show exactly how to EQ and compress everything from Vocals, Guitars, Keys & Drums.

• Breakdown of the tools available
• Blending Levels
• Using EQ
• Controlling Dynamics
• Compressors
• Noise Gates
• Using Effects

Module 8 : Running The Show

Now that you have the confidence and understand sound theory, how to troubleshoot equipment and mix on any console, you’ll learn the real world principals of running your services.

• Run Sheets
• Setting SPL Levels
• A and C Weighting in SPL Meters

Module 9 : Recording/Streaming

If your position includes capturing source multi-tracks or simple 2-track stereo files, this module goes through everything you need to either record your live event or to stream it live to broadcast apps like Facebook.

• Recording
• Stage Spill Compensation
• Outputs and Bussing

• Graduation