1. Live Sound Training Mixer/ Console Condensor Mic Sound Snake
Handheld Mic
Live Sound Training
Speaker
Amplifier/ Amp
Mic Cable

2. Essential Question:
“How do we get the entire audience to hear exactly what we want them to hear?”

3. Live Sound Training Sound Basics/ Components/ Goals
Sound Set-up/ Power up/ Tear down
Microphones/ Channels/ Mixer Sections
House Speakers vs. Monitor Speakers
Troubleshooting/ Upkeep/ Q and A

4. Sound Basics/ Components/ Goals
Why? Amplification and enrichment of Live Sound, to obtain a finished Natural and Blended sound
What? Mixer, Amp, Speakers, Mics, Cables, Miscellaneous audio devices
How? Pay attention, Listen closely, and make adjustments accordingly

5. WHY?
To be heard in a large space where the natural voice is inadequate
Amplify- to make louder
Amplifier
Enrichment- to make better??????
Effects processors
EQ’s

6. WHAT?- the equipment
Mixer- Organize and adjust sound qualities on one or many input devices.
Amp.- already seen

7. Microphones- open air input devices.
WHAT?- the equipment
Microphones- open air input devices.
Condenser
Hanging Mic
Condenser
Studio Mic
Lavaliere/
Lapel/ Body Mic
Handheld Mic
Condenser
Boundary Mic

8. Speakers- output-listening devices.
WHAT?- the equipment
Speakers- output-listening devices.

9. Cables- interface (connect) equipment together.
RCA
WHAT?- the equipment
Cables- interface (connect) equipment together.
¼ Inch
Sound Snake
XLR

10. Audio Input Devices- sound producing devices.
Cassette Tape
Game System
WHAT?- the equipment
Mic
Audio Input Devices- sound producing devices.
Guitar
Keyboard/ MIDI CD
Ipod/ MP3
8-Track Tape
Turntable
Reel to Reel Tape
Vinyl Record

11. HOW? Pay Attention, Listen, and make the necessary adjustments.
Volume (ON / OFF) EQ
Feedback
Effects
Pan
Gain
Etc.

12. Sound Basics/ Components/ Goals
Review
Sound Basics/ Components/ Goals
Why? Amplification and enrichment of Live Sound, to obtain a finished Natural and Blended sound
What? Mixer, Amp, Speakers, Microphones, Cables, Miscellaneous audio input devices
How? Pay attention, Listen closely, and make adjustments accordingly

13. Essential Question:
“How do we get the entire audience to hear exactly what we want them to hear?”