Focusing on the role of system technician, you’ll build on your knowledge of PA systems, exploring current PA design concepts, to work towards designing one of your own for a real venue. You’ll consider a number of factors that will affect the resulting sound: from acoustics, frequency balance and environmental factors, to client specifics such as noise sensitivity and audience coverage.
You’ll get to grips with the requirements of professional PA systems, learn to safely rig and derig line array systems, and set up RF monitoring systems. You’ll also develop your live engineering skills to professional standards, culminating in a time-pressured line check, soundcheck and live mix delivered efficiently and effectively on advanced consoles.
Assessment: PA design project and live event. 40 credits.