Student Name: _______________________________  

  

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Sound Engineering 5N1900  

Live Sound (Skills Demonstration 2) 

Value 30%  

Due Date: as per schedule on Weebly   

  

 Name: ___________________________ Date:__________________________     

  

 

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Student Name: _______________________________  

Brief You are required to setup a Live Sound System to play music through. This project will demonstrate your skills in several aspects of sound engineering including Stage Setup, FOH Equipment Setup and Mixing with Processors.  Part One – Setup (Stage) 

● Connect microphone(s) to stagebox ● Place microphone to suit performer(s)  ● Connect Computer via DI to stagebox ● Connect speakers and monitors to stagebox  

 Part Two – Eliminate Feedback in microphone setup 

● Place the microphone(s) to minimise the risk of feedback  ● Connect a microphone to Channel 1 of the mixer to test the signal in the FOH speakers and the

monitor ● Adjust the signal level of the sound sources through the FOH speakers and stage monitor ● Use other equipment to minimise the risk of feedback 

 Part Three – Effective Communication with performers 

● Set up a talkback microphone on Channel 1 ● Use appropriate gestures and language in communication with your performers 

 Part Four – Effective Use of EQ and Dynamic Processing  

● Use EQ to improve the tone of the voice ● Set the FOH Limiter to protect the system against sudden peaks over 0 dBu ● Set the Compressor to smooth out dynamic variations of the performer ● Use the Graphic Equalizer to improve the room sound ● Use the Effects Device to improve the performer’s sound 

 Part Five – Health and Safety 

● Power cycle all the equipment in the correct order ● Use the correct posture when lifting equipment to prevent health problems ● Use safe signal levels to protect the hearing of all present 

 Part Six – Documentation – Recall Sheets 

● Equipment Layout & Positioning Recorded ● Desk Recall (including EQ settings) ● FOH Compressor and Vocal Compressor Recall ● FOH EQ  ● Feedback Destroyer  ● FOH Effects 

Marking Scheme Mark

Identify Cables Select and place Microphones for specific task Steps to eliminate Feedback Complete studio and live sound documentation Utilise EQ and dynamic processors for tonal control Health and Safety procedures Effective Communication for sound check

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Student Name: _______________________________  

Production Title: GTI Sound Skills Demo Date:__________________________________________________________________ Performers:_____________________________________________________________

 Song:_________________________________________________________________ Sound Mixer:____________________________________________________________

 Recording Name/Location:__________________________________________________ Equipment Check List: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Equipment Layout

Desk Recall  

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Student Name: _______________________________  

   

  

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Student Name: _______________________________  

Processor Recall  FOH Limiter 

 

   FOH Equaliser 

   Feedback Destroyer 

   Vocal Compressor 

   FOH Effects 

  

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