This unit allows the candidate to become familiar with sound engineering concepts, equipment, systems and operational methods in a simulated professional environment.
Outcomes
• Specify, set up, operate and de-rig equipment for amplification and recording
• Set up and operate communications systems
• Carry out simple audio wiring
• Specify and order equipment and consumable items
Practical activities
• Operate a simple mixing console for public address and recording
• Make and edit recordings of speech
• Copy and compile recordings for broadcast, theatrical presentation or mastering
• Create, by copying and editing, a sound effect sequence that tells a story
• Wire an audio cable
• Use test equipment to measure the frequency response of a piece of audio equipment
