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Live Sound Reinforcement I
Course: MUC197

First Term: 2020 Fall
 Lec + Lab   3.0 Credit(s)   4.0 Period(s)   4.0 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T - Lab Load


Description: Basic principles of live sound engineering. Emphasis on signal flow, acoustic, sound reinforcement set-ups and installation, signal processing, microphone selections and placement. Includes setting up sound systems and mixing live music.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Demonstrate concepts of audio signal flow. (I)
2. Explain principles of acoustics and psychoacoustics. (II)
3. Explain concepts of electricity for live sound production. (III)
4. Demonstrate proper usage of speakers and amplifiers. (IV)
5. Demonstrate proper usage of microphones. (V)
6. Demonstrate facility with basic effects processors. (VI)
7. Identify the elements of a live production. (VII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Signal Flow
   A. Sources
      1. Microphone level
      2. Line level
      3. Instrument level
   B. Load
      1. Preamplifiers
      2. Signal path and gain stages of a console
      3. Applications of pre-fader and post-fader signal paths
II. Acoustics and psychoacoustics
   A. Concepts of sound propagation
   B. Perception of sound
III.Electricity
   A. Ohm`s Law
   B. Concepts of alternating and direct current
      1. alternating current
      2. direct current
   C. Problems of high impedance circuits
      1. grounding
      2. common solutions
   D. Safety
IV. Speakers and amplifiers
   A. Crossovers
   B. Graphic equalizers
   C. Power considerations
   D. Monitors
   E. Cables and connections
V. Microphones
   A. Types
   B. Specifications
   C. Proper usage
   D. Placement strategies
VI. Effects processing
   A. Time-based processing
   B. Dynamic processing
   C. Equalization
   D. Applications of Side-Chains
   E. Current applications of effects processing
VII. Live production
   A. Installation and strike procedures
   B. Safety considerations
   C. Professionalism
   D. Organization
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 10, 2019

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