Live Music Sound Systems Skill Set

Non-Award

Learn how to set up and work a live music PA system Are you a musician wanting to know more about using PA systems? In this skill set you'll learn how to assemble and operate a live music PA system. You'll also gain an understanding of the use of microphones, mixings desks, cabling, speakers and fx.

Key details

Degree Type

Non-Award

Duration

1 semester full-time

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Jul

About this course

Learn how to set up and work a live music PA system

Are you a musician wanting to know more about using PA systems? In this skill set you'll learn how to assemble and operate a live music PA system. You'll also gain an understanding of the use of microphones, mixings desks, cabling, speakers and fx. You may also gain an overall deepening awareness of sound technology for music performance.

This course is also a great preparation for entering the Music Sound Production study at our Leederville campus.

Study locations

Leederville

What you will learn

Live Sound Work Health & Safety including cable handling
Microphone types, placement and technique
Cable and connectors, mic splitters and digital protocol
Loudspeaker types, sound system processing and loudspeaker placement
Stage Plots, equipment lists, line checks and soundchecks
Tuning - for the room
Tuning and operating monitor speakers
In-ear monitors and wireless audio
Mixing music and live recording

North Metropolitan TAFE