Live Sound
Live Sound is a general term used to describe a large number of exciting employment settings for the audio specialist. Live refers to any real-time performance situation, and sound refers to the capture, processing, distribution and often, the recording of the sonic aspects of the event.  Such events include Worship services, Corporate board-room meetings, Lecture tours, Resort entertainment, Cruise ship entertainment, Live theatre and Band tours to name a few.
  
Live Sound engineering and Studio recording engineering share similar techniques and technologies, but certain aspects of live sound create added excitement notably, the unpredictability and communicative magic of real-time performance. Additionally, the sound portion of the event is often just one part of an Audio/Visual performance, and has to integrate successfully with lighting, projector, camera, staging, special effects and audience seating requirements.
                
Semester 2 (only)
This course begins in semester two, after the essential concepts of Semester Ones Recording technology class have been absorbed.  It starts by reviewing basic recording principles, analyzing the audio signal chain and comparing studio engineering to live-audio engineering. The course then progresses to the unique technical requirements involved in executing successful live-sound ventures in a variety of settings, from relatively straightforward podium work to full-on concert gigs. 

Applicable union regulations and the preparation/organization of all necessary paperwork and clearances are discussed, as is on-site safety, maintenance and troubleshooting. The difficulties involved in shooting field audio and the intrinsic problems of interconnecting visual with audio applications are reviewed. Challenging situations are posed, with possible solutions suggested and examined. Lab support involves both on-site and field-trip work.

Course Outline