2 Day Live Sound Engineering Course

4.8
6 reviews
  • Consultative sessions were offered in a beneficial manner. Trainers were good at tailoring the content as per the present need and requirements. The venue was great and so was the training.
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  • They offer small group and personalised training sessions as well. They helped a lot in explaining subject matter and it was an amazing session ever.
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  • The training was well delivered and they offered useful content that helped people in the real world conditions.
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Short course

In Stroud

£ 315 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Methodology

    Inhouse

  • Location

    Stroud

  • Duration

    2 Days

Learn to mix live bands & performers in 2 days

The course includes essential in-depth theory on the principles of sound, acoustics and gain structure and from this moves onto explaining all about the equipment, components and settings you should use. There is in-depth training on patching in and using the mixing desk, understanding and using EQ, Grouping, Routing, using the Matrix and recording a live mix. We teach about setting and creating monitor mixes show how to conquer feedback and using a variety of ringing out techniques including using modern day apps. This is followed by the micing up of essential instruments such as guitars, bass, drums and keyboards. We have had numerous students attend our weekend course with no previous experience who after completion have gone on to forge new careers as sound engineers.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Stroud (Gloucestershire)
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Unit 1, Lightpill Trading Estate, GL5 3JW

Start date

On request

About this course

What you will learn: (just some of the subjects covered)
● The principles of sound, what it is, how it is made up, the measurement of it.
● Acoustic and electronic instruments and the levels they create.
● Understanding the equipment that can be used in a live performance eg: Mics, Mixers, Amplifiers, Speakers, Gates, Compressors, Effects Processors, Equalisers
● Types of Speaker Systems, Setting Up and their Application
● How the equipment is connected together and connections used.
● Understanding and using Mixing Desks
● Gain Structure, EQ and Signal Routing, Groups, Matrix etc
● Front of House and Monitor Mixing.
● Planning a Mix, Sound Checking and Creating a Mix.
● Types of Mics, their Application and Setting Up.
● The types of Cables & Connectors required.
● Patching in & Using Effect Processors
● Ringing Out F.O.H and Monitors
● How digital mixers work, pro's and cons
● Understanding Specification

Anyone over the age of 18 can attend the course and no previous experience is required. We have people from all walks of life coming from all over the UK and even abroad. Our training has attracted, musicians, school teachers, drama producers, theatre technicians, church sound engineers, festival engineers, event organisers, audio visual & IT technicians, venue owners, singers, anyone with an interest in live music and getting a better sound.

You need to be over 18 but no previous experience is necessary

Over the last 20 years our two day live sound engineering course has been very popular as we teach all the necessary skills to enable you to start sound engineering your first gig after just 2 days. It is ideal both for those that just wish to sound engineer as a hobby such as for their local church, school musical or amateur dramatic group or those that wish to start a career as a sound engineer. The key topics were put together after discussions with leading rental companies as the essential skill set required to start working for them.

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Reviews

4.8
excellent
  • Consultative sessions were offered in a beneficial manner. Trainers were good at tailoring the content as per the present need and requirements. The venue was great and so was the training.
    |
  • They offer small group and personalised training sessions as well. They helped a lot in explaining subject matter and it was an amazing session ever.
    |
  • The training was well delivered and they offered useful content that helped people in the real world conditions.
    |
100%
4.8
excellent

Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

TH

4.0
26/03/2019
About the course: Consultative sessions were offered in a beneficial manner. Trainers were good at tailoring the content as per the present need and requirements. The venue was great and so was the training.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Student

5.0
26/03/2019
About the course: They offer small group and personalised training sessions as well. They helped a lot in explaining subject matter and it was an amazing session ever.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Student

5.0
25/03/2019
About the course: The training was well delivered and they offered useful content that helped people in the real world conditions.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Usman

5.0
24/03/2019
About the course: They offered excellent tips in a professional manner. PTP is a great place to get trained. It was amazing.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Student

5.0
23/03/2019
About the course: The course was excellent and they delivered the training in a perfect manner.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Student

5.0
22/03/2019
About the course: Trainers were helpful and quite professional. I had a great time learn from professionals in the field. I would surely recommend the course to all.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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This centre's achievements

2019

All courses are up to date

The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

This centre has featured on Emagister for 15 years

Subjects

  • Sound Design
  • Sound Theory
  • Digital Mixing
  • Analogue mixing
  • Controlling feedback
  • Using mics
  • Using Effects
  • Using gates
  • Mixing instruments
  • Using compressors
  • Using graphic equalisers
  • Connectivity
  • Tuning a room
  • Gain structure
  • Signal flow & routing
  • Monitor Mixing

Teachers and trainers (1)

Howard  Williams

Howard Williams

Proprietor/Instructor

Degree in Sound Engineering, 20 years involved in studio and live sound engineering, Live Sound Equipment Design & Installation 10 years Training in Live Sound Engineering

Course programme

The course covers the theory of live sound, the equipment that is used in a live performing set up and how it goes together.

Understanding and using the mixing desk, creating a front of house mix, creating monitor mixes, gain structure, mic selection and placement, speaker system design, placement and protection, using outboard equipment and effects, getting rid of feedback, understanding EQ.

Additional information

As we limit the class sizes to no more than 6 people we advise all students to book well in advance to guarantee your place.

2 Day Live Sound Engineering Course

£ 315 VAT inc.