NNC.0U: Live Sound - Montreal

Overview of Term 1

Term 1 is dedicated to building your understanding of a venue’s acoustics, how to adapt to it to maximize sound quality as well as how to set up a public address (PA) system and effectively manage the sound during conferences. You’ll also learn how to read and interpret a technical rider (an artist’s technical requirements in their contract) and adapt the stage setup and equipment to meet their needs. Keeping in mind the requirements of the artist, you’ll consider how to effectively select the audio equipment for the client and to cater to technical specifications of the venue.

• Venue Acoustics- 45h
• Stage Plot and Technical Rider- 45h
• Live Sound: Shows and Conferences- 45h
• Audio System Design- 45h

Overview of Term 2

In this term, you will learn how to properly and safely set up audio/public address systems (e.g. connecting wires, managing electricity concerns, performing sound checks, troubleshooting, etc.). Importantly, you will also consider health and safety protocols in the live sound industry, how to effectively record live concerts as well as the foundations of planning concerts and music festivals.

• Sound Equipment Set Up- 45h
• Prevention in the Performing Arts- 45h
• Live Show Recording- 45h
• Shows and Festivals Planning- 45h

Overview of Term 3

Term 3 will focus on the structure and inner workings of the live sound industry (e.g. key players, current trends, how to effectively advance their career within it, etc.) as well as how to effectively maintain and perform basic repairs on commonly-used audio equipment.

During this term, you must complete an internship. You’ll be provided with guidance on how to find one that matches your career aspirations, how to behave in a professional manner as well as how to maximize the benefits of this experience.

• Music Industry and Professional Activities- 45h
• Audio Equipment Maintenance- 45h
• Live Sound Internship - 90h