STANDARD COMPETENCIES

 

  1. Identify and explain the basics of sound and hearing.

  2. Define audio measurement terms and concepts.

  3. Identify and explain fundamental concepts of theatrical sound reinforcement systems.

  4. Analyze microphone (both wired and wireless) principles and demonstrate practical applications.

  5. Classify signal processor fundamentals and demonstrate practical applications.

  6. Summarize analog and digital sound mixer fundamentals and demonstrate practical applications.

  7. Summarize amplifier and loudspeaker fundamentals and demonstrate practical applications.

  8. Summarize monitor system fundamentals and demonstrate practical applications.

  9. Identify and design sound system configuration, wiring, and layout, while incorporating artistic principles with a production team.

  10. Analyze and solve theatrical sound reinforcement acoustic problems.

  11. Classify and demonstrate the duties of sound operators in theatrical venues.

  12. Demonstrate knowledge of sound cue playback software packages used in theatrical performances.

  13. Explain theatrical networking protocols and demonstrate applications.

 

 

 

 TOPICAL OUTLINE

 

 I. Fundamentals of sound and hearing

      a. propagation of sound

      b. harmonics

      c. wave forms

      d. octaves

      e. hearing loss

 II. Audio measurement concepts

      a. decibel

      b. reference levels

      c. acoustic power

      d. sound pressure levels

 III. Theatrical sound reinforcement fundamental concepts

      a. acoustics and components of the sound system

      b. vocal vs. music reinforcement

 IV. Wireless microphone

      a. design and setup

      b. troubleshooting

 V. Processors

      a. signal

      b. dynamic

      c. equalizers

      d. effects

      e. reverberation

 VI. Amplifier and loudspeaker principles

      a. power considerations

      b. powered and non-powered cabinets

 VII. Monitor system principles in theatrical performance

 VIII. System configuration and layout

      a. mixer placement

      b. speaker placement

      c. microphone placement

      d. interconnect issues

      e. wireless microphone use

      f. maintenance

 IX. Duties of the sound operator and designer in theatre

      a. A1 and A2

      b. setup

      c. sound check

      d. communicating with performers

      e. creating the mix

      f. running the show

      g. following a script

      h. tear-down

 X. Design, programming, and usage of sound cue playback equipment for theatre performances

 XI. Interfacing audio, video, lighting, and scenic elements in MIDI, show control, DMX, and Ethernet networks