Subject Description:
Live Sound Reinforcement is designed to give students a knowledge and understanding of the
science and techniques of amplifying sound and delivering it effectively to the ears of an audience.  

Subject Hours: 132 clock hours (99 classroom hours, 33 lab hours)

Performance Objectives:
• AC and distribution systems
• Speakers and amps, mics, consoles, effects and crossovers
• Techniques for the live sound environment
• Motors and rigging
• Real applications-stage and monitors, wireless systems
• Basic live sound vocabulary, tech riders, behavior, stagehands
• Study of stadium, arena, and shed sound systems
• Study of small systems, lighting and video

Prerequisites: AUD101, AUD102, AUD201, AUD301

Required Textbook: “Live Sound Reinforcement” (A comprehensive guide to P.A. and Music
Reinforcement Systems and Technology), copyright 2003, By Scott Hunter Stark

Instructional Methods: Lecture, Demonstration, Hands-on lab

Maximum Students: Instructor Ratio 12:1

Materials and Media References: Note taking materials, MediaTech
Institute Learning Resource Center

Weekly Content Outline (11 week course):
Week 1: Intro to Live Sound, Electricity, Power, and Troubleshooting
Week 2: Speakers and Amps
Week 3: Mics, Consoles, Effects
Week 4: Stage Applications (individuals)
Week 5: Stage Applications (Small Combos/Bands)
Week 6: Tech Riders, Vocabulary, Behavior and Stagehands
Week 7: Stage Applications (with minimal instructor assistance)
Week 8: Live Recording
Week 9: Lighting and Video
Week 10: Using Real-Time Analysis
Week 11: Review and Final Exams (written and hands on)

Basis of Grades:
Quizzes: 20%
Labs: 40%
Final Exam: 20%
Practical Skills: 20%

Class Schedules:

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