-Modual I-
Foundations

 

 
 

COMPONENTS of A SOUND SYSTEM 

Here we'll cover the main components that make up near all sound systems, what each piece does, and why it's used.

MIXING CONSOLES:
PART I
(Overview)

The ins and outs of an mixing console.  What each knob, button, fader, input, and output does and why each are used.

SIGNAL FLOW

The basic plumbing of how to get a signal from the sound source to it's desired location, the mechanics of how it works, and how to set a proper gain strugture.

Physics:
part i
(Pressure Waves)

The real world physics that govern how sound operates as well as how we perceive it.

 
 

 
 

EQUALIZATION:
PART I

Why we use equalization, how and when to use an EQ, a frequency map for each instrument, EQing for different age groups, and ear training to recognize frequencies without the aid of external tools. 

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING:
Part I

An under the hood look at how much of the equipment we use actually works, why we us some components and not others, basic soldering techniques, and why it's important to understand how things work.   

Interconnect basics

The many different cables, connectors, external devices, and when, why, and how to use each one, as well as the proper way to wrap cable.

Mixing Consoles: Part II
(Operation)

Basic operation of a mixing console, how to do a basic sound check with a band, and basic troubleshooting.

 
 
 
 

 

-Module  II-

 

 
 

POWER AMPLIFIERS

What they do, how they work, when & how to use them, and how to build a power amplifier.

SIGNAL PROCESSing: PART I
(Signal Processor)

What types there are, what they do, and when to use and how to use them.  

INTRO TO DIGITAL

What is digital? The basics of how digital audio equipment works, the differences between analog and digital, when digital is the best choice and when it's not.

MIXING CONSOLES:
PART III
(DIGITAL MIXERS)

What they are, what the differences are between digital and analog mixers, and how to operate a digital.

 
 

 
 

MICROPHONES:
PART I

How each type of microphone works, how and when to use each type of microphone, the proximity effect, basic microphone techniques, and we'll build three different types of microphones.

LOUD SPEAKERS: PART I

The different types of loud speakers, the mechanics of how each type works, placements and arrangements, speaker delays, and we'll build two types of speakers.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING:
PART II

This section is all about power, the fundamental physics behind how each component uses electricity to power itself, how it effects the things around it, and how it works in realtion to an audio signal.

Power management

Real world application of how to manage all the power flowing to each piece of equipment while making sure it's not interfering with your audio signals.

 
 

Intro to Wireless

Going through the mechanics of how many of the wireless devices we use work, we'll talk about remotes, the wireless instruments and mics we're all familiar with, wifi, 3G, 4G, and 5G cellphone signals, how each of these effect each other, and how to make them work together.

Wireless: Part I
(Operation & management)

We'll go over how to setup, operate, and manage the wireless systems, their antenna, antenna distribution, wireless signal strengths, box placements, mic holding positions, power, and audio connections.

 
 
 
 

 

-Module III-

 

 
 

MIXING:
PART I

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EQUALIZATION:
PART II

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PHYSICS:
PART II

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STAGE SETUP & MANAGEMENT

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PRO SOUND CHECK

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SIGNAL PROCESSING:
PART II

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EQUALIZATION:
PART III

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MIXING:
PART II

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-Module IV-

 

 
 

PHYSICS:
PART III

 

SIGNAL PROCESSING:
PART III

 

MIXING:
PART III

 

SIGNAL PROCESSING:
PART IV

 

 
 

 
 

INSTRUMENTS:
PART I
(GUITARS & PIANO)

INSTRUMENTS:
PART II
(DRUMS & PERCUSSION)

MICROPHONES:
PART II

EQUALIZATION:
PART IV

 
 
 
 

 

-module V-

 

 
 

Working with a Worship Team

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Monitoring

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In Ear Monitors

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Wireless:
Part II

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Instruments:
Part III
(Horns & Strings)

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Mixing Monitors

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Digital Audio Networking

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Personal Monitor Mixing Systems

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-module VI-

 

 
 

Advanced Interconnection

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ADVANCED STAGING

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ADVANCED SIGNAL PROCESSING

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PRO SOUND CHECK:
PART II

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ADVANCED EQUALIZATION

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MIXING:
PART IV

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ADVANCED MIXING TECHNIQUES: PART I

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ADVANCED MIXING TECHNIQUES: PART II

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-module VII-
mixer work flows

 

 
 

Behringer

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Presonus

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Yamaha

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Midas

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Allen & Heath

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Digico

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Avid

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Live Recording

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Class long Subjects

 

 
 

Spiritual Development

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People Skills

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Working with a Team

 

Equalization Ear Training

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