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Overview
Get ready to work in the rapidly changing and demanding audio production and engineering field.
Intro to Live Sound Engineering will equip you with the basic technical and communication skills necessary to become a professional live sound engineer.
In this micro-credential course, you'll gain hands-on experience with live sound equipment while learning signal and system theory fundamentals during class and lab time. Through coursework, assessments, and a group project, you'll develop the skills needed to work on technical sound crews and production teams.
This course is a required course for the Digital Audio Certificate of Achievement and the Event Technician Certificate of Achievement.
If you are taking the Digital Audio Certificate of Achievement, you must complete AUDI 011 - Digital Sound before you can register for this course.
If you are taking the Event Technician Certificate of Achievement, you must complete AUDI 017- Introduction to Event Production and Content Creation before you can register for this course.
Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be able to:
- discuss the environment and different roles in the development of a live sound engineer
- explain how to select the proper microphone for a specific application
- describe various types of audio filters and equalization
- demonstrate the operation of a mixing console
- identify various types of loudspeaker systems typically used in the live event
- discuss how to properly match amplifiers and loudspeakers
- assess various types of dynamics and effects of signal processors
- demonstrate the correct operation of a sound system.
To request a course outline, contact ConEdAdvising@sait.ca.
Upcoming dates
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Registration closes seven days before the start date for on-campus, online scheduled, and blended courses, and one day before the start date for online self-paced courses.
After you've completed this course
Upon successful completion of this course, you'll be able to self-print a proof of completion document from your Continuing Education student account.
Micro-credential
Aligned to current industry standards, SAIT’s micro-credentials develop practical, real-world skills and include competency-based testing. Earning a SAIT micro-credential demonstrates to employers you have the required competencies — both skills and knowledge — to get the job done.
Students who successfully complete this course with a final grade of A- (80%) or higher will earn a micro-credential and receive a shareable digital badge.
Costs
Textbook and supplies
Included in the purchase of this course, you'll receive learning materials/handouts distributed in class.
You may purchase this optional textbook; it is not required for this course: The Sound Reinforcement Handbook (2nd Edition) written for Yamaha by Gary Davis and Ralph Jones (ISBN 0881889008).
You'll need to provide/bring the following items to the first day of class:
- USB stick (minimum 32 GB capacity)
- a pair of closed-back, plug-in headphones (1/8-inch/3.5mm jack)
Technology
During this course, you'll get access to a professional recording studio and mixing room on SAIT campus.
Financial support
Financial opportunities are available to help pay for your course fees. Learn more about how to reduce your education or training costs with available awards, bursaries, loans and grants including the Canada Alberta Productivity Grant.
Applicable certificates
This course applies to the following certificate programs:
- Certification type
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Certificate of Achievement
- Certification type
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Certificate of Achievement
Train your team
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